Mary, she took off about 6 inches, it was about down to my shoulder blades, it is now riding at collar length.I have tried paying with it to make it look better but I am pants at that sort of thing. Hair is something that, until now, I've washed and had trimmed and pretty much ignored .But thanks to all of you who have made me feel so much better and of course I know you are right, it will grow.Still not looking forward to going into work next week, the girls are going to laugh themselves sick!