I do enjoy having long hair, if I didn't I'm sure I'd hack it all off and call it a day but I won't pretend that caring for my tresses is easy nor cheap. I go through more conditioner than you could possibly imagine and taming knots and frizz is a daily battle. I do however have 10 quick and easy tips that have not only protected my hair from damage but saved me time too. Here's a few lazy gal tips to help you take care of your hair, all without a whole lot of effort...

1, Give your hair a break from heat; initially downing tools can be daunting but since vastly reducing the use of heated styling tools my hair has never looked or felt better. If you do use heat be sure to protect your hair with a heat protecting spray.

2, Clear out your hair ties; opt for those that don't feature metal strips or closures to prevent them from snagging in your hair.
3, Wear your hair down occasionally, severe and tight styles can cause breakage and in some instances hair loss. As a rule if your pony tail or top knot is giving you a headache, it is time to loosen it and prevent hair damage and of course a pounding head.

4, Never brush your hair when it is soaking wet (even with a Wet Brush or Tangle Teezer); hair is at its weakest when wet, if you can allow your hair to be around 80% dry before beginning to de-tangle.

5, As silly as it may seem, brush your hair daily. I know how easy it is to pull your hair into a top knot over the weekend and ignore it completely but by doi...