I just got some bra-strap length braids this weekend...well a little over bra-strap and I must say it is fun to make ponytails or what not and have my hair over my shoulder. However....I didn't realize how much work is involved! Tying it up at night is something else!!! I had to buy a bigger scarf just to accomodate. Then it gets stuck in my coat or my purse strap. I constantly have to run my fingers through the ponytail cuz it gets all rattled in the process of getting stuck. Even if I wear it straight down, somehow strands (or in this case braids) end up on my shoulder, over my shoulder, fanned out...whatever. It's fun but it is work....I never thought about that