Should I cut my hair?!?

So, I’ve had LOOONNG hair for well over 15 years. I’ve never cut it shorter than my collar bone, and ya girl is ready for a change.

I love the ease of my long hair, but it’s so dry/fried, I think a chop might do us (my head and me!) both some good.

Gimme your real, honest opinions - Should I cut it? Would it look absolutely awful?

Here’s me:

(Ignore the grossness; I just got off shift and I’m nasty and not made up)

And here’s the haircut I’m obsessed with (I love Jenna Dewan on the Resident):

(A lil shorter)

(Noice and straight)