I've had mine in dreadlocks for about 8 years now. Long hair without (some) of the hassle.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/21558_804616756389_197811977_48604418_6796041_n.jpg
(Yeah, new to forums so I have no idea how to include an image properly, apologies)