DForce(d) hair won't fall vertically

I've applied a New DForce Modifier Weight Node on the ponytail section of a hair.
When simulating (default simulation parameter values are used), the ponytail is attracted toward the wearer's body instead of falling vertically as gravity would dictate.
What am I doing wrong?
Comments
Does the hair intersect with the figure or its clothing in the starting (memorised) pose?
Better name the product... but first of all try: go to Surfaces pane, select tail surface(s), turn off Self Collide ~~
The hair doesn't intersect with the figure in the starting position, and the simulation is carried without clothes.