Basic question on hair styles

Hi Guys,

its been years I am keeping this question in my mind itself but now thought to post it in this perfect women portal so that I can get right answer.

My doubt is about hair styles that woman go for other than regular cut or trimming .

I have complete curly hair and little thick and up to shoulder. I am a working woman and in US i see all the woman go for one or the other hair style. Also noticed that no matter how good you dress up and make up but your final look comes from you hair style.

Sometimes I do straighten but it lasts until you take head bath. Never preferred permanent straightening becoz it will spoil your hair.

Now I see lot of Salon's and women go and get some hair style done. But how long will that hair style last? is it every week you need to go for a sitting or will it go off after every wash? I really need a makeover in hair perspective. I am very tired of my hair. I am looking old becoz of my hair.

Guys give me suggestions to maintain my hair.

Basic question on hair styles