Such collective wisdome. Thank you all so much for weighing in on this.
Im not looking for low maintenance:) I wash and style my hair every morning and it takes about 20 minutes to blow wave and style... Im happy to do that.
The RATE-ness of the style isn't really my style and I suppose what I am really thinking of is a modification that is neater and more polished.
I use flat irons (we call them Straighteners) on my hair at the moment to smooth and flatten the bottom layer so that the tapering is more obvious and you are right in that I think that and the texturising is creating a more modern vibe.
I really appreciate both sets of opinions, both the yays and the nays.
Angie, I particularly value your input and you are not a wet blanket, you and others have highlighted things I had not considered. There is a woman I see at school who has much 'neater' version of this style.
Bella, that you for the pictures. I know the actress but not the series. Her hair is lovely and you have given me food for thought.
I will keep looking at styles and chat wih my hair stylist next appointment. This is not something I would do immediately. If I go shorter, I feel that I would prefer a longer swept to the side fringe (bangs) so I would need to grow my shorter fringe out before I get the chop.
For the time being though, I think I may just ask my stylist for more exteme graduation from back to front.
Thanks again, I appreciate it so much.