Hi Maggie! A new hairdo is always a concern for us women, so gaining advice before you go a"head" (lol!!) is also a good idea.

I love the photo of the do you would like...however, i'm not convinced that it will be easy to manage. If your more like a wash your hair, dry it and go kinda gal, then that look is definately not for you. It's going to need drying in section to get the body into it...and due to the nature of your hair it will require straightening every day to make it sleek like the picture.

I think RedHedd has great advice - the length does suit the shape of your face, but add some layers in you give it that "i've got lots of body" look without all the effort of drying in sections. Do you use separate shampoo and conditioner? If not, try investing in some..especially a conditioner that is thick. Some conditioners tend to be a bit watery, but you need to add some moisture back in so look for a thick one (not easy when they aren't in clear bottles, but have a little squeeze so a small bit comes out the top!!) Another way of controlling the frizzyness is to use some serum. Over here we have a chap called John Frieda who does a great serum - you literally put a pea size amount in your hands, rub them together and then apply to damp hair avoiding the root (other wise it can be heavy and make your hair appear greasy). This normally lasts a couple of washes (so not a good idea to put on everytime you wash your hair otherwise it can cause a build up). Another product we have over here is straightening balm by Toni and Guy - again small amounts works wonders on controlling the frizz and also protects your hair if you do want to straighten it. This is suitable for everyday use and isn't as "heavy" as serum. I'm sure if you have a look on the web there are places that sell it in America. Both of these products should help control the static too.

Hope that helps? Let us know what you decide......good luck!!