Re: Haircut confusion
I'd suggest you cut your mane elbow length. Don't put too many layers since you're not used to having hair fall on your face all the time. Perhaps 3 max 4 layers. It'll be all fun and flirty for the first week but soon you'll want to pull it back and braid it. Too many layers specially around the face will keep you from pulling all your hair back and escaped hair will keep touching your face. You're going to have to pin each layer away from your face and that can be such a nuisance. So 3 layers should give you the style change/oomph you desire, yet the hair would be manageable enough for you since you've never had anything done to it besides braiding it.
Good luck..!