change my hair

I’ve had the same hair since I was 12 years old. And it had only changed at 12 because I cut it abnormally short. And it looked horrible. So I never did it again. I’ve had the same, long, curly brown hair all my life. And I love it. It is my pride and joy. But I think I hide behind it. And I think it makes me look adolescent. So! My goal is to cut it a few inches (nothing drastic to start with), get myself some long bangs, and dye it black! The dye-ing will be the most radical, I’ve NEVER colored my hair. I’m kind of excited. I have really pale skin, so people keep telling me it would look good. I just need to man up, take a risk and do it!