I have long hair (black, not brown), which currently falls to about waist length, though not yet. In the mad summer heat, it becomes more than a little problematic, especially since I haven’t the heart to cut it. It’s too heavy to wear it up, unless I’m in a cool room. Ponytails just give me headaches since it has to be secured tight against the head to counter the weight.
Thus, I most often braid it, and sometimes, I get creative with them. I can do regular braids, French braids, side braids, twists, and combinations of the above, though I haven’t yet figured out Dutch, fish, or crown braids.
Yeah, I spend more time than I’d like to admit looking these things up.
Soo Nathan 
Solidarity on the hair front! My hair is too heavy to wear it all up at once. I can only do a basic plait though! 😛
If you want to learn other styles, start with a French plait. It’s a learning curve, but surprisingly easy. Also really handy to keep hair out of your face. 🙂