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Even though summer's sweltering, style shouldn't go out the window! See our favorite chic and easy ways to keep your hair off your neck.

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Glossy, healthy strands require way more than 100 brushstrokes a night! See how to get 'em naturally with eats recommended by Cynthia Pasquella, certified clinical nutritionist, SoCal Cleanse founder, and gorgeous, shiny blonde herself.

Asparagus #1. Asparagus

"This veggie is densely packed with folic acid, a B-complex vitamin that helps the body utilize protein better, getting it to your hair faster," says Pasquella. "Just one cup of asparagus has over half of your daily requirement, important since not enough can cause thinning hair." Another reason to indulge? It speeds up hair growth!

#2. Garbanzo Beans

"Since hair is primarily made up of the protein, keratin, it's important to get enough protein to fight off hair breakage and loss," explains Pasquella. "These beans, also known as chickpeas, provide tons along with the trace mineral manganese. It's known to prevent changing pigmentation, a.k.a. gray hair!"

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#3. Lentils

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We asked A-list dads to reveal their wish lists, so you can find the perfect present for your pop!

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Bikini season is creeping up on us and that belly won't disappear on it's own. Follow these quick tips and you'll get your flat abdomen in no time.

#1: Heat up your Veggies
Raffinose, a sugar found in beans, cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, other vegetables, and whole grains. Eaten raw, these foods cause more bloating than when they are cooked, so better to heat them up before ingesting.


#2: Avoid Starches
Starches like potatoes, corn, rice, bread, noodles and any products made from flour. These foods are broken down in the large intestine and tend to produce more gas.

#3: Cut Back on Sodium
The more sodium in your diet, the more bloating in your belly. The American Heart Association estimates that you can cut your sodium intake by 30 percent simply by putting your saltshaker out of reach. Worried that your food will taste bland? Garnish with herbs, spices, and citrus juices instead.

#4: Get Some Sleep
Sleepless nights mean stressful days, which can lead to

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Whether it's a beach day, barbeque, or picnic, gear up for the holiday with these fun and functional picks that won't burn a hole in your wallet.

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We scouted the streets of NYC to find cute dudes to reveal what they really think about summer beauty and fashion trends. Hint: They're not fans of leggings and less is more when it comes to makeup.

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• Become fans of Real Beauty on Facebook and follow us on twitter!
  

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Though she is the mastermind behind the SkinnyGirl brand (which now includes a beauty line!), a proud mom, and TV star, this former 'Housewife' is totally down-to-earth. We got the scoop on how she keeps her on-the-go-life affordable.

#1: Bargain Shopping
Frankel admits that she is a sale and thrift hunter. "I'm not the type who runs out to get the newest thing," she reveals at our NYC shoot. "I wear things on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno that are five seasons old. I don't care, as long as it looks good." In fact, she'll regularly wear threads from stores like Target.

#2: Get Cheap Hair Trims
Bethenny gets an expensive, professional cut only once or twice a year to give her mane some shape. To maintain it, she'll get trims at cheaper salons for a fraction of the price.

#3: Don't Wear Nail Polish
Instead of spending money on new lacquers every season, Frankel stopped wearing nail polish completely. "It makes your nails healthier," she explains. "They can breathe, and they look

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It's all in the eyes. Even on a plain day, most ladies rely on liner for quick definition. Keep these easy tips in mind to perfect your peepers.

#1: No Smudging
Use waterproof eyeliner on the lower lash line to avoid having unflattering dark rims beneath your lashes.

#2: Try color
Instead, try shades that would match better with your eye color. Blue-eyed girls, for example, highlight their color best with mauve colored liner.

#3: Gel alternative
If you like the ultra-dark color and flawless look of a liquid liner but don't have the steadiest hands, get the same effect using a gel pot and an angled brush for easier application.

#4: Improvised liner
If you forget to pack a liner on your next vacation, wet a thin makeup brush and dab it in your black or navy eye shadow. Apply it to your lids as if it were liner.

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#5: Baby steps
Don't think you have to get liner right in one swoop. Get it perfect by using a brush or pencil

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