I never wear it down, IRL. Would drive me nuts, otherwise.
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i've been more leaving my hair down when i first get up in the morning but it is often too windy to be practical outdoors so i tie it in a pigtail. it's also a hassle in bed because your back pulls on it, so i have to lift my head and pull it back behind me. it's also a hassle when i'm really sweaty after a long walk outside in sunny weather and sticks to my back.
but i like having it long, always wanted to have long hair in a ponytail and when i'm feeling more proud i tie it up higher. occasionally i make it into pigtails when i'm feeling particularly weird. i probably will eventually get into plaiting it later, seems quite practical for heavy physical activity. certainly if i am working with machines like drills and saws i probably will do the man-bun to avoid getting it in teh machine and sawing my face off lol.
I'm usually braids or buns, but I've been doing more side-ponytails and high ponytails, lately.
I'm always trying to distribute the weight, somehow, as it already weighs a ton.
weight reminds the times when I had (mohawk) dreadlocks to my waist.
after 15 years I decided to go back to basics (well mohawk) and you probably can't imagine that sensation when you feel the wind in that much lighter hair.