Looking for a new look

Hi Everyone,
I found this site looking for a new haircut. Also ways/words to explain
what I'd like to my haircutter.
There is an article by Jane B. Fraser on trendy hairstyles for my age group
(over over-40) . It mentioned two new (2003) haircuts, the "versatile cut"
and the 'dimensional shag". I'd like to see what the Versatile Cut looks
like. Is there a link to an example of it? Also any other suggestions?
The short-underneath, longer on top style sounds like it might fit my hair
type. Which is layered, thick, graying, not straight/not curly and growing
out from being very short. ( To me, it's getting long, but it's not even
chin-length. )The back is collar-length and flipping up. I really need a
haircut ASAP, but I don't want to go back to very short.
I do not want a "mature" looking haircut--my life is casual and I'm not
conservative (or retired). But I wanted a softer look than the spiky cut I
had before.
I"m not as upset about my hair as I was when I posted on the
introductions forum. My life is changing for the better and my hair is
changing too. I know it will be OK.
HollyKin

Thanks eKatherine for looking. I think that haircut might be a version of
the "dimensional shag" also mentioned in Jane Fraser's article.
I couldn't find any other reference to the "versatile cut" on the web, either.
You are probably right about the trims. I have been trying to go as long
as possible between cuts so my hair can grow, and it ends up getting
shapeless and out of control.
I'm planning to see a friend who is a haircutter and consult with her on
what is possible for my hair when it is in this stage.
HollyKin