I used to have really long hair, and I can vouch for what gabshu is saying. It's all over the place most of the time when it's down.
Still, I get what you're saying, Sleepyjack.
I like a ponytail on a girl too. I like the way it swishes, and I like the back of the neck.
lurkette just got her hair cut WAY short, so it'll be a while before I get any hair-up or hair-down in my house. But that's okay, because I like it short too!