Have grown my hair to the bottom of my shoulder blades twice now, first time I cut it, I went just short of shoulder length. This time, about a month ago, the stylist cut 14" off to donate, to a local cancer victim, then cut it to just cover tops of my ears. Will let it grow now to cover my ears, then will have her style it. That will be it for all modes of dress. While I had fun curling and playing with the long hair, it played havoc with my sewer drains. Family and friends comment that they miss my pony tail. Just told them I tired of it. What ever you do with your hair, just own it, nobody cares. Talk to a stylist...