I'm in need of a trim (I think).  I've not had my hair trimmed for 18 months.  My hair now has the "fairy tale ends" look - thin and uneven. 

A) Some people prefer the the "natural" ends look.  Advantages:  The natural end of the hair is less likely to split and be damaged.
Disadvantages:  The ends look "messy" and are harder to make tidy looking braids.

B)  Straight Across ends.  Where the hair is cut perpendicular to the floor.
Advantages:  Tends to make hair look thicker and maintained.
Disadvantages:  Requires regular trims since the hair does not grow this way naturally.

C)  "U" shaped ends.  The hair is slightly longer at the middle of the back than the sides.
Advantages:  Ends can look thicker, is closer to how the hair grows naturally, easier to style than straight across.
Disadvantages:  Still requires regular trims, but less than straight across.

D) "V" shaped ends.  More drastic shaping than the "U" shaped.  Some people's hair grows this way naturally.
Advantages:  If you hair grows this way, trims would be minimal.
Disadvantages:  Some styles would be difficult due to the different lengths.  May require trims to keep the sides even.


So, my question is, which type of hair ends do you prefer for hair that is at least BSL? 

Yup.. I'm with Greek Lady on this. 

When I gave myself a trim, I did it straight across.  It helped combat the uneven end to a braid look that I kept getting.  And I think straight across looks cleaner and more neatly kept.

But... that's my opinion. 

I just did this a couple days ago.  choose U shape because it looked prettier and seemed to go best with my hair type. My 2nd choice would have been straight cut, but it wouldn't have suited my hair as well.
My reaction to the picture of the V cut was EEK! That looks HORRIBLE!!

For some reason I think the U shape would look just lovely on your hair. My second choice, if I were in your shoes, would be straight across.

I personally love the fairy tail look but I have an unintended "v", which is OK too.

For cuts I guess I tend to like the "u".

I admit I am wishy washy  ...g

Hmm, this is hard.  I guess it depends on the person's hair type.  I think I like all shapes equally.

But on me, my last conversation with my hairdresser went like this:

Me: I kind of like the V with layers just at the bottom (pulls out a drawing)
Valentina: Hmm, I don't know.  When hair grows out naturally, each hair grows at different rates.  The ones in the back grow faster and tends to turn into a V.  It will look like you don't get it cut at all.  Most people like the straight cut for long hair.
Me: Well, when I have a wavy day, it definitely looks better with layers.  And I wanted something that tapers at the end because my hair is fanning out, and is drawing attention to my fat waist.   I want to create the optical illusion of a thinner waist.
Valentina: How about a U?  And you're NOT fat.

So this is how I ended up with the more figure-flattering U shape.  But I love seeing straight and V on other people.

Cynde

Allrighty, this seems like a major poll taking place, so my 2 cents...

I think it really depends on the hair type. For straight (non-curly, no waves) hair,  a blunt, straight, horizontal cut works well.

However, if the hair has some natural wave or curl to it, then a gentle "U" shape to give the illusion of volume and resembles natural hair growth.

I haven't figured out what a true "V" cut might look like because all I can imagine is the letter V which I am sure more severe than the actual cut.

For myself, I haven't trimmed my hair since I started growing it and I have an inverted "U" or "V". Although, since I've started taking proper care of my hair (thank-you all you lovely, long-haired goddesses), that situation is getting repaired.

I think I like straight ends best on myself. On others, those other options look quite attractive- they're just not for me.
IMO, much has to do with how one prefers to wear her hair. A U cut, for example, may be very attractive if hair is worn down often. But I, for example, never wear my hair down, so the U effect would be wasted. I want a hair that is as easy to put up as possible, so straight it is.