cUrlY or lOng, ShoRty hAiR...

It was disturbing me, and i was wondering whether i should perm my hair curly or juz cut it short or trim it...i was longing for curly hair and wanted to perm it but my darling says it doesn't suits me. However, it was long time ago, and i think it was 2 years back since i last perm my hair...if i just do some haircut, it was like my hair should be trim about 3-4cm, and that is 'long'...jus dunno wat to do..anyone can teach me??should i perm or leave it straight cos i wan a new look for my birthday this year...