From Cameron Diaz to Victoria Beckham, these stars bounce from blonde to brunette to red - and back again - like none other. By Koryn Kennedy


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Katy Perry

Known for her outrageous fashion choices as much as for her addictive, poppy music, Perry's hair color has run the gamut. Recently, she traded in turquoise for purple, and somehow, it feels subtler.





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Blake Lively

After years of Serena van der Woodsen blonde, the fashionable actress switched to strawberry for her role in Hick. But, the change was temporary. Lively went back to being a golden girl once the movie wrapped.



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Crystal Renn
The fashion industry let out a collective gasp when the always-brunette plus-sized model stepped out with platinum blonde locks and brows - and a noticeably slimmer frame.



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Emma Stone

A veteran of the blonde-to-red transition, the naturally flaxen-haired actress debuted a golden 'do at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. She'd last embraced her real color for her role in

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You probably know that a green tea fix is awesome for your body (green tea is packed with antioxidants, which help protect the body from free radicals). But--news flash!--putting green tea on your skin is beneficial, too!

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Green tea is made from unfermented tea leaves and contains a very high concentration of antioxidants called polyphenols. Remember how I said that these antioxidants help protect the body from those nasty free radicals? Well, the antioxidants protect your skin in a similar way. There has been some research suggesting that when green tea extract is applied directly to skin it reduces sunburn.

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Obviously don't replace your sunscreen with green tea. But the evidence suggests that antioxidant skin care products may enhance sun protection when used in addition to a sunscreen. We all know the dangers of sun exposure so the idea that antioxidants can help your

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BaubleBar Clara Pendant, $68Spring may be all about sherbet shades of mint and lavender, but nothing amps up an outfit quite like an electric accessory.

This season, send a sartorial shock by pairing your boldest basics with similarly loud colors. Think magenta dresses with Rainbow Brite-approved heels, notice-me-florals with fluorescent sneakers, and bold blouses matched with saturated separates.

To help get you started, we pulled together some of our favorite wear-with-everything accessories below

Zara Platform Sandal with Ankle Strap ($79.90): Want to make a style statement bright now? These tri-colored platform sandals, stacked with a serious heel, are sure to take your style staples over the rainbow. We love them paired with a super-bright short mini dress for a fun update on the seasonal sundress.

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There may be no guaranteed way to prevent unwelcome red or white streaks, but Howard Sobel, a New York City dermatologic surgeon and the founder of DDF Doctor's Dermatologic Formula, says you can minimize them with a few effective skin strategies.

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Don't yo-yo. Staying within 25 to 30 pounds of a base weight decreases the chances that stretch marks will form.

Treat them early. Marks start out red and become white over time. No matter what course of action you take, you'll have much better luck if you treat them when they're fresh.

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Moisturizers are a temporary fix. Lotions and body oils encourage cells to retain water, which plumps the skin. This helps improve the look of stretch marks and can also minimize, but not prevent, their formation during pregnancy.

Retin-A targets red streaks. Applied twice daily for two to six months, a 0.1 percent

'Tangerine Tango' is Pantone's Color of the Year for 2012. From tomato to coral, there's a shade that will work for everybody!

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Just when I started getting excited for summer, the CDC shared some pretty disturbing news: according to a study released last week, "young adults" (men and women ages 18 to 29) don't always practice safe sunning. In 2010, half of them reported getting at least one sunburn over the past year and about a third of white women went to tanning beds. Now, we've talked about the dangers of tanning (and, worse, burning) a billion times. You know not to step foot near a tanning bed. And you've read some pretty scathing reviews of tanorexia in the news (including allure.com) lately.

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But even if you're more diligent than the average beach goer, accidents do happen. Knowing how to treat a burn can minimize pain and damage done. Here's what to do if you do slip up:

1. Take two ibuprofen right away.

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2. Jump in a cold shower or layer bags of frozen peas over the

By Jessica Matlin, Lucky magazine

All I ever want to do during the summertime is expose myself to as much UV rays as possible, but that has to come to an end this year. After some pretty unfortunate trial and error testing, I've found that there are so many better ways to look healthy and glowy without damaging your skin. These are nine of my favorite products that'll make you good to glow. Your future, less wrinkled-self can thank me later.

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The 40 Best Drugstore Beauty Products

NARS.

Yves Saint Laurent.

La Mer.

Did the mere act of reading those names make your pulse quicken? If so, you might be a beauty junkie (like me). And, while I covet all the luxe brands, there's one thing that gets me even more excited: Finding a drugstore product that works just as well.

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And, I'm not the only one. The other editors in this office feel the same way about their own drugstore faves that give the big name/bigger price tag buys a serious run for their money. See which items from the drugstore's beauty aisle we can't live without now and share your favorites below.

NO. 1: NEUTROGENA BODY CLEAR BODY WASH PINK GRAPEFRUIT, $7.49

Bursting with tiny exfoliating micro-beads, this rose-colored cleanser is ideal for fighting body breakouts. "I use it after working out to dissolve accumulated sweat and dirt -- especially on my shoulders and back," says Senior Associate Editor Cinya Burton.