It's obviously too late, but for the future... The reason they say not to wear it down is the tendency to mess with it. If it usually falls in your eyes and you constantly tuck it behind your ear, pull it back! If you wear a ponytail, make it a neat one. Not messy w/ bumps and stuff. I recommened twisting it back and pinning it, or half pulled back (so it's out of your face)
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