How can I style my hair without a bandanna?

(20M) I started wearing a bandanna a few months ago because my hair kept getting in my face and now I can’t stop wearing it 😅 I’m trying to figure out what I should do with my hair. Should I cut it, should I let it grow out on the sides, what should I do?

I have some dead ends but I’m sure if it’s enough to get it cut. Also my curls are all natural. I don’t use any hair products because it doesn’t really change how they look at all :(

I want to grow my hair out to be long and luscious but it hasn’t really got that much longer in like the past year. Please give advice!