I chopped off my long hair last year. I had the same problem as you looking through google as I had no idea if the cuts I was looking at needed lots of styling or maintenance. I ended up going to a hairdresser and telling them that I wanted something shortish (between ears and shoulders), but light, didn't require styling (e.g wash and wear) and framed my face. If you aren't clear on what you do like, at least know what you don't like so you don't end up with that The hairdresser I got really listened and did a great job. But I think you need to have a hairdresser that will actually listen and has enough experience to work with your hair and how it naturally sits.