The Perfect Beauty Look for Spring 2010

It can be difficult to gather just what the best overall look for this spring is judging by all of the different styles and tips we are seeing and reading about on the runways and beauty magazines. From jewel toned lips to fruity eye shadows and short hair to long and wavy do's, it can all be a little confusing. Despite the barrage of beauty tips we encounter day to day, there are a few, simple tips that can make you look great and ready for this new season and well into the summer months. Most beauty experts agree that the overall hot look for spring and into summer 2010 is a fresh, healthy, outdoorsy and natural look.

Great hair is something we all aim for in any season, although winter makes it easy to let our coifs go because hats are such an essential part of a winter wardrobe. Start off the spring and summer seasons with a fresh hair trim, color your roots if you have any and be ready to let your locks flow. Stick straight hair is not what's hot this season, so you can set aside the straightening iron and go for a more natural, tousled look.

If you have naturally wavy hair, just spray in some "sea spray" , run your hands through your hair and you are ready to go. Top picks for sea salt hair sprays are KMS's California Hair Play Sea Salt Spray and John Frieda's Ocean Waves Sea Spray. These sprays work well for those of us with naturally straight hair too. If your hair is naturally straight, take bigger portions of hair and curl them with a curling iron, being careful not to use the hottest setting as you don't want to end up with tight curls. Once you have achieved some natural, soft waves, add the spray, shake your hair out and your hair should look spring ready! If you prefer to wear your hair up and out of your face, a ponytail or loose chignon are both timelessly classic and very in for spring.

To go along with your beachy, tousled hair, tanned skin is hot this spring. Since actual sun worshiping and the use of tanning beds can lead to premature aging and skin cancer, try a tanning lotion in a shade that will compliment your skin tone the best. Most formulas come in light, medium and dark variations to give you the perfect color. Always make sure to exfoliate before using a sunless tanning lotion so that your skin is smooth and dead skin cells are removed. This will result in a much more natural and streak free tan. Top picks for sunless tanners include L'Oreal's Sublime Glow, Neutrogena's Sun Fresh Sunless Tanning Foam and Clarins' Radiance Plus Self Tanning Cream.

With a healthy glow to your skin, you'll find that you won't need to apply as much make-up. Light, shimmery pastels on the eyelids, a fresh coral on the cheeks and a dab of lip gloss on your mouth is all you'll need to complete your perfect spring look. If you do crave more color, bright red lips are all the rage for spring and as there are many great shades of red on the market, finding the perfect one for you should be a piece of cake.

Spring 2010 is all about looking fresh and healthy. Overdone is not hot, but outdoorsy and natural is. With a simple hairstyle, glowing skin and a soft make-up palette you can have a complete and very of the moment look that's great for any occasion. Welcome in the spring with your natural beauty!