By Holly E. Thomas, Refinery29

For the uninitiated, a typical D.C. summer can be brutal - consider it a sweaty exercise of dry cleaning and face-blotting. But, we do look forward to one part: scoping out the best new beauty products to stay looking cool despite the heat.

How To Spring Clean Your Body - Inside And Out

This time, we've collected stellar sunscreens, lip butters, facial serums, and hair refreshers to keep you fresh and cool as a cucumber - even when "sun-dried tomato" feels more accurate.

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spring/summer scents

Warmer weather may be taking it's sweet time to get here, but these flirty fragrances are the perfect transitional scents to take you from spring to summer!

Marc Jacobs 'Daisy' Eau So Fresh Sunshine
Marc's newest member to the Daisy fragrance family comes in the cutest flower-topped "vase" and smells like strawberry, pink grapefruit, and jasmine petals. You won't be able to stop spritzing this one-we promise. $78, sephora.com

Sexy Little Things 'Tease' Eau de Parfum
A warm blend of black vanilla, frozen pear, and blooming gardenia is always a good idea, plus how cute will this lace-embellished bottle look on your vanity?

$45-60, victoriassecret.com
See by Chloé Eau de Parfum Spray This floral scent features bergamot, ylang ylang, and vanilla notes, which makes it the perfect perfume for a hot date on a sexy summer night! $58-98, nordstrom.com
Desire by Dolce & Gabbana When you want to let your inner temptress loose, spray on this aroma comprised of mandarin, lychee, plum Read More »from OK! Loves: Sexy Scents for Spring/Summer

Planning every little detail of your wedding is stressful. Luckily, we're here to help! These tricks and truths will keep you looking great from ceremony to reception and beyond. Not the bride? We've got you covered too.

1. Banish Pre-Wedding Jitters

Take a moment before your nuptials to relax (you'll need it!). The ninety minutes of spa time will remedy any bridezilla-like tendencies.

2. So Long to Salt

Excess sodium in your diet can suck the moisture out of skin leaving it dry and dull. Until you walk down the aisle, cut back on salty treats and invest in a hydrating facial moisturizer.

3. Get Glowing

If you're going to get a spray tan, make sure to take it for a spin two days before the wedding. That way, it'll have time to settle into your skin and won't come off on your dress. Our favorite spot is Completely Bare.

4. Wear Sunscreen

If you're having an outdoor wedding, slather on the sunblock. The last thing you need is to look like a lobster

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Make sure you follow these sunscreen rules.Not an avid sunscreen wearer? Maybe you should think about changing your skin-protecting ways.

By Carly Cardellino

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and the most common cancer for 25- to 29-year-olds. And since May is melanoma month, we thought it was fitting to raise awareness of this deadly disease (and prevent getting burned) by asking Debra Jaliman, M.D., a cosmetic dermatologist in NYC and author of Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist, for her thoughts on the six sunscreen mistakes (c/o La Roche-Posay) you could be making without even knowing it:

1. You think you're exempt from sunscreen because you have dark or olive skin. "Even with dark skin you can burn and get sun damage. People with blue eyes and fair skin tones are more prone to skin cancer, but we're all susceptible to it. No matter what skin color you are, you're not exempt from skin cancer or from using sunscreen."

2. You don't

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Courtesy PhotoCoverGirl is taking The Hunger Games look out of the Capitol! The beauty brand just announced that it will release a full cosmetics collection inspired by the trilogy in November, just in time for the release of the new installment, Catching Fire. We can't wait to see the rainbow of dramatic hues that are sure to come thanks to the eccentric characters in the book, like Effie Trinket and her Capitol compadres. While there are no photos of the lineup yet, stay tuned for sneak peeks. The brand will roll out previews on Facebook.com/CoverGirl, Twitter @covergirl, and Instagram @covergirlofficial as the release date nears.

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Gregory Pace / BEI Images; FameFlynet Pictures; Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic; John Limparski/WireImageJust when we thought auburn was the must-have hue this season, celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, and Demi Lovato changed the game by unveiling sunny blonde makeovers. After a brief stint as a brunette, Witherspoon returned to her famous golden highlights, joining Barrymore, Hathaway, and Lovato in the trend. If you're considering doing the same, be sure to load up on the deep conditioner afterwards to minimize damage. Brassy tones are the sworn enemy of blonde hair, so to prevent any shifts in shade, incorporate a blue or purple-tinted shampoo and conditioner into your routine. The cool pigments neutralize unexpected orange or yellow shades, and keep your highlights going strong until your next salon appointment. Our favorites are Clairol's Shimmer Lights ($9; sallybeauty.com), Sachajuan's Silver Shampoo ($28; sephora.com), and Rita Hazan's Foaming Color Gloss ($26; ritahazan.com).

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Beware: Summer's hottest hairstyle takes more maintenance than you might think.

From the runway to the red carpet, it seems like some of the most stylish girls around are chopping off their hair for summer. Top model Karlie Kloss debuted a short bob backstage at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in November, and just weeks after her win for Best Actress at the Oscars, America's sweetheart Jennifer Lawrence decided to do away with her long locks in favor of a layered shag. Sure, shorter strands might seem like the easiest way to lighten up your look for the season, but beware: this look isn't for everyone.

It won't necessarily keep you cool. Roz gets tons of requests for this crop at Bumble, varying in length from the chin to the collarbone. People tend to think that this cut is a lighter and cooler option for summer, but they often lose sight of the fact that you can't simply put it up. "A lot of girls are used to pulling their hair into a topknot when they get too warm, but with a bob you don't have that luxury," Roz explained.

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As the mercury starts to rise, now is the perfect time to lighten your locks. Here, we reveal the stars who are proving that blondes have more fun.

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