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1. Veggie Pasta: Not only is this a delicious way to make use of all those fresh summer veggies, but these colorful noodles are gluten-free and simple as can be. (via Brit + Co)

2. Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti: Spaghetti squash is in season and it’s a great low-carb, low-calorie, and gluten-free alternative to pasta. (via Brit + Co)

3. Bangkok Peanut Mango Pasta: This easy recipe is basically no cleanup and only takes 15 minutes! For if you want thai with an Italian twist. We love this gluten-free easy meal! (via Half Baked Harvest)

4. Garlicky Greens With Buckwheat Noodles: Seaweed, kale and sesame seeds make this a true super meal full of antioxidants. (via Begin With Nutrition)

5. Roasted Pepper Zucchini Pasta: Noodles made out of zucchini are topped with balsamic roasted baby tomatoes, baby arugula and toasted pine nuts for a vegetarian, gluten free delight. (via Inspiralized)

6. Gluten-Free Fettuccine Pasta With Tomatoes and Lemon: Check your health food stores for fresh gluten-free pasta to make this dish extra delicious. (via The Organic Kitchen)

7. Zucchini Noodles With Avocado Penne: Healthy, hearty zucchini noodles are combined with smooth, creamy, zesty, cheesy avocado pesto with baby tomatoes for a little extra freshness. (via Better With Cake)

8. Brown Rice Penne With Lamb and Mint Pesto: The pesto is filled with mint, sprouts and pistachios and pairs perfectly with the ground lamb while the rice pasta holds up to a perfect al dente texture. (via Running To The Kitchen)

9. Brussel Sprouts and Prosciutto Spagetti: This delicious meal will have you thinking it's not gluten-free! It has delicious manchego brussel sprouts with prosciutto, sage, and kale. Sounds healthy and still delicious! (via Half Baked Harvest)

10. Vegan Pasta with Mushrooms and Miso: An amazing creamy meal that will have you thinking you're being deceived by its healthiness. It's so creamy and so delicious! An amazing vegan/gluten free meal to try out! (via The First Mess)

11. Roasted Summer Squash Pasta With Cilantro Pesto: Quinoa pasta and cilantro-lime pesto make this pasta dish a quick weeknight dinner you can enjoy all summer long. (via Dishing Up The Dirt)

12. Black Bean Spaghetti With Avocado Crema: Noodles made out of black beans lend an ideal flavor for this Southwestern dish that is simultaneously spicy, fresh and cool. (via Snixy Kitchen)

13. Vegan Butternut Squash Zuppa Toscana: This Italian-inspired dish is sure to meet all of our gluten-free requirements while also being creamy and delicious! I can't wait to try this yummy dish. (via The First Mess)

14. Sesame Ginger Cucumber Noodles With Mint and Edamame: Cucumbers are so good during the summer; instead of chopping them up in salad, let them shine in this noodle dish! (via Inspiralized)

15. Zucchini Pasta With Poached Eggs and Tomato Basil Sauce: This dish will only take 15 minutes to throw together, but the flavors will blow you away. (via Half Baked Harvest)

16. Vegetable Noodle Pad Thai: This dish incorporates vegetable noodles mixed with some shredded cabbage and bell pepper, plus some fresh herbs and a deliciously creamy sauce. (via To Her Core)

17. Red Curry Stew and Vegetable Noodles: This bright vegan dish is filled with mixed vegetable noodles and topped with a light red curry stew. (via Healthy Nibbles And Bits)

18. Zucchini Pasta With Quinoa Meatballs: These vegetarian meatballs are easy to make and are a super healthy way to get some extra protein with your vegetable noodles. (via Keepin’ It Kind)

19. Lobster Tail Diavolo With Zucchini Noodles: Treat yourself with this mildly spicy lobster pasta. (via Inspiralized)

Will you be trying any of these healthy noodle dishes? Let us know in the comments below!

This Starbucks copycat recipe is still as gooey and sweet as the OG. Using all fresh ingredients to make these bars will make them even better than the drive-thru! (via Brit + Co)

This seasonal drink doesn't have to be just for the holidays anymore! Simply follow the copycat recipe and adjust the sweetness, type of milk, and garnishes how you like 'em. (via Brit + Co)

Starbucks' egg bites will always be famous. Recreate the best flavor at home with under 10 ingredients! (viaBrit + Co)

The citrusy-sweet effect of this Starbucks copycat recipe will keep you company on sick days or cold winter nights. Plus, it's only 4 ingredients? Say less. (via Brit + Co)

Starbucks Lemon Loaf

There's no doubt that the lemon loaf is one of the best items on the Starbucks breakfast menu, but they can get pretty pricey once you start ordering them regularly. This copycat recipe yields a slice just as soft, sweet, and lemon-y! (via Brit + Co)

Now you can enjoy your go-to seasonal bev year-round! This caramel-infused Starbucks drink earns a dessert-y feel, which is perfect for pairing with bedtime. (via Brit + Co)

R.I.P. the original Eggnog Latte! Luckily, you can revive the now-discontinued drink right at home super easily with eggnog, espresso, and nutmeg. Add a splash of Baileys if you're feelin' fiesty! (via Brit + Co)

Gotta love some shaken espresso for on-the-go! Start your mornings off strong with this intensely-caffeinated iced coffee that won't cost $6 each time you drink it.(via A Virtual Vegan)

​One of our fave Starbucks hacks is asking for a splash of peach juice in our iced teas. As opposed to Starbucks' pre-made peach tea, this copycat recipe leverages ​fresh ​peaches for a ridiculously refreshing sip! (via Hello Little Home)

The best thing about this Starbucks copycat recipe is that you can easily customize what goes into them. Instead of the expected mix of mushrooms and spinach, try adding bacon, sausage, cheese, peppers, and more. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

With this copycat cup, you'll first craft your very own pistachio syrup. It'll yield a ton of syrup that you can use for drinks in the future. It's a massive time-saver, plus it's tasty AF! (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Make sure to brew an extra strong cup of espresso for this latte. The bitterness of the espresso strikes a not-too-sweet balance with the addition of brown sugar and cinnamon spice! It’s a more indulgent way to get your daily dose of caffeine. (via Diethood)

These muffins are addictive! But, like anything you get from Starbucks, the money you spend will rack up quick. Opt to make an entire batch at home to last you and the fam weeks – instead of minutes. (via Averie Cooks)

Use vanilla bean paste in this scone’s frosting for a punched-up dessert flavor. It’s one way to make your morning meal feel like a special treat! (viaCrazy For Crust)

PSL season doesn't have to end in October! Keep all things pumpkin goin' past fall time with this easy copycat recipe. It uses pumpkin puree to keep the flavor fresh and authentic. (via Vanilla and Bean)

You can have your strawberry Frappuccino and drink it too with this easy Starbucks copycat recipe. It’ll turn your post-gym smoothie into a healthy Frappuccino that only tastes like an indulgence! (via Desserts With Benefits)

This copycat S’mores Frappuccino recipe is like a quick camping trip... without all the bugs, dirt, and potentially inclement weather. Enjoy this chocolate-y drink in the comfort of your home, with ingredients you have in your pantry! (via Baking Beauty)

Not-too-sweet pumpkin scones get a double dose of vanilla icing in this Starbucks copycat recipe. One icing is plain and sweet, while the other packs a pumpkin-spiced punch. Now you can experience fall any time you want! (via Brown Eyed Baker)

This skinny vanilla iced coffee doesn’t require a trip to the store or Starbucks. It’s only three ingredients — coffee, your milk of choice, and vanilla extract. Yay, saving money! (via iFoodReal)

The key to recreating passion tea lemonade in your home is Tazo Passion Tea bags. From there, all you need is lemonade and a dash of vanilla extract. (via Cincy Shopper)

Jazzing up your chai with vanilla is such an easy idea. Plus, this make-at-home bev is only three ingredients and takes just over five minutes to make. Never wait for your name to be called out again. (via Mom Makes Dinner)

Recreating this Starbucks wrap at home lets you add more ingredients that the original might lack. Add extra feta cheese or spinach to satisfy your morning cravings! Best of all, you can really taste the difference in freshness with this Starbucks copycat recipe. (via The Big Man’s World)

Hot chocolates are classic – but there's no need to go spend $7 on a single drink when you have all you need to make one at home! Sugar, cocoa powder, water, salt, and oat milk make this sipper super easy. The marshmallows and shaved chocolate garnishes are optional, but we say go for it! (via Earthly Provisions)

Here's How Often You Should Cut Your Hair, According To Professionals

I’ll admit it — it had been eight months since my last haircut. My hair had lost its shape, my layers were nowhere to be found, and my ends were begging for mercy. Life got busy over the last few months and I was neglecting my haircare like never before.

My hairdresser could immediately see that I was beyond due for a cut and said I needed to get more taken off than I was hoping. I was definitely disappointed — I'd been working on growing out my hair for a while now, and it just felt like my hard work had completely gone to waste. He explained that getting consistent haircuts is the key to growing out healthy and strong hair, rather than letting it grow and grow until it eventually breaks. So let's dig into the top three things you can do to avoid this scenario!

1. Just Get The Dang Haircut

Also avoiding a haircut like I was? You might want to schedule one at your nearest salon. Like my stylist said, when you wait too long between trims like I did, you risk your hair becoming heavy, dull, and lifeless. When the hair is dry or even dead, it’s nearly impossible for it to hold a curl or style, essentially collapsing on you and taking on more and more heat damage all the while. I know the pain of spending time on a blowout only for it to fall minutes later — it’s the worst.

According to Jack, getting a haircut every 10-12 weeks is the best time frame or your ends will pay the price. Between blow-drying, curling, straightening, sun, and weather, our ends get dry and start to break without the proper care. Getting consistent haircuts allows hair to bounce back, shine, and perform the way we want in a healthy way.

2. Leave-In Conditioners Are Your Friend

His top piece of advice to keep your hair looking and feeling hydrated between trims? Invest in conditioning treatments. Jack swears by the Olaplex conditioning system, specifically the No 3 Hair Perfector. Made with patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™, this conditioning treatment repairs and prevents damage in as little as three minutes. No 3 promises to reduce breakage and visibly strengthen hair, so it’s the perfect assistance to keep ends fresh between cuts. Another conditioning treatments I’ve used and loved for years is the Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask, which is designed to restore moisture, elasticity, and shine to dry hair.

3. Switch Up Your Shampoos

Switching shampoos frequently is a pretty hot tip that I honestly hadn't thought of. Our hair gets used to the same products and grows tired of them, resulting in lackluster locks. Jack’s advice is to switch brands after finishing every bottle of shampoo to bring life back to your hair. Have two brands that you’re loyal to? Even switching back and forth between them after every bottle should make a big difference in your hair. I’m a huge fan of the R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo, which makes my hair look thick and full, as well as the Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo, which is so hydrating and gives so much shine.

In the end, navigating your back-and-forth relationship with haircuts often feels like a rollercoaster ride between wanting that fresh look and cringing at the receipt. Luckily, by using conditioning treatments and switching up your products,, you can keep your locks healthy, shiny, and full of life between trims. But take a newly learned lesson out of my book: don't let your ends pay the price for procrastination and just book the haircut.