Long, luxurious locks -- it's what I try to have. I try. But it's not always easy. Sometimes the last thing I have time to care for is my hair. On days I don't have to be out in public, I twist it up with a clip and that's that.

But there are easy ways to get and keep your hair as healthy as possible -- and they don't cost a lot or take a lot of time.

I've had short bangs that went straight across and I've also had really long side-swept bangs -- can you tell I'm a huge fan of bangs for myself?

The side swept bangs look better on me and that makes sense now that I've got these tips from stylist Antonio Prieto.

Bangs, or fringe as he calls them, can look great if you first identify your shape of face, then get the right fringe cut.

You know how when you go to the salon and they blow dry your hair, it almost always looks fabulous? But then when you try to do it yourself, at home, it just never looks as smooth or as good?

I'm an embrace the waves in my hair kind of girl -- in fact, I wish I had more curl. But my sister loves her hair straight. And no matter how you wear your hair, some of us (ahem, me) can often spend lots of money at the salon.

Now I'm not saying to ditch the salon -- I love being pampered -- but wouldn't it be great to get a look as good as they can give you?

The makers at Parlay Brush say they can.

I'm in love with headbands right now. I've been for a while, but since I've been pregnant and my rings no longer fit and long necklaces look odd against my belly, my favorite thing is to wear accessories in my hair.

I usually wear one on the weekend when I want to feel pretty -- it's an instant pick-me-up. And LuminousMom makes some really cute headbands and really great prices!

We talk about what we should do to get our hair to look a certain way, but what about what we shouldn't do? You know, things to avoid so your hair isn't a frazzled and frizz ball mess like mine is right now.

Yeah, I need these tips. (And a haircut!)

I've gotten some great beauty tips and advice over the years from friends, family, and makeup artists.

One of my favorite tidbits was a trick on how to tame unruly eyebrows. If you take an eyebrow brush, spritz a tiny bit of hairspray on it, then brush your eyebrows, they will stay in place. A makeup artist told me that one.

There are of things in the house that can make our hair look good -- and I don't just mean hair products. 

Sadly, though, cake is not one of them...unless you are as cute as brighteyesbryar's daughter. Then you can get away with just about anything.

I've got a homemade hair recipe to get rid of frizz and all you need is some white vinegar -- and a touch of honey for a little something extra.

Lately my hair has been a total mess -- I just don't have the time or energy to do much with it. And when I'm around the house, not seeing anyone from the outside world, it's bed head times ten.

Apparently that means I am laid back and spontaneous.

Hmm...sometimes. What do know what your look says about you?

Sometimes Kim from Real Housewives of Atlanta's wig looks natural. Other times it looks like it's not sitting on her head correctly and it looks fake.

That's how I felt about clip in bangs -- wouldn't they look fake no matter what?

Apparently not. At least not if you're Jessica Simpson.

CafeMom njiang46 posted this quick and easy tip for a DIY Hair Moisturizer in the Green Organic Natural Simple Living group — olive oil!

njiang46 swears by adding olive oil to hair conditioner. She says, "It helps moisturize your hair and gives nutrients."