The Ultimate Spring Beauty Tip Sheet

With one almost-70-degree day under our belts, spring is most definitely at our fingertips (and it's universally official on March 20!). While we have limitless amounts of inspiration for giving your closet a major clean-out and priming your wardrobe with all things feminine and light, it's also time to get your beauty routine in shape. Your nails, skin, and hair all need special attention to reveal that pretty spring-to-summer glow that can shed a very long winter in a heartbeat. From switching out your liquid makeup to freshening up your locks, we've tracked down four top beauty experts to provide you with the ultimate mini tip-sheet for getting pretty this spring in a jiffy.  

"Make sure you get a trim each season, to keep ends healthy," says celebrity stylist Theodor Leaf. "But if you're looking for a quick, 3-minute style pick-me-up, create easy beach waves with just dry shampoo and a curling wand. Spray dry shampoo at the roots to add texture and volume, then take pieces of hair at the crown and wrap them around the curling wand. Finish by curling a few pieces in front." Extra credit: We also recommend an easy at home-conditioning treatment to restore any moisture the cold and dry heat have zapped from your locks. 

"I automatically switch from my creamier liquid makeup that helped in the dry winter months to my lighter Airbrush Spray Makeup that's perfect for the hotter, more humid months," says makeup artist Carmindy. "It's lightweight but provides enough coverage; spray it into your palms and apply with fingertips." Extra credit: Try a tinted moisturizer with SPF protection to add a subtle glow to sun-starved skin. 

NYC Aesthetician Andrea DeSimone recommends changing your skin care with the season: "Don’t use the same rich, winter moisturizer during the spring and summer. Instead, use a thinner serum or moisturizer under your sunscreen. Keep greasy skin at bay and mattify your complexion with rice papers or use an oil-free moisturizer during the more humid months." Extra credit: Add a works-while-you-sleep night treatment to your routine to even out skin tone, help clear up breakouts, and pump skin with vitamins and antioxidants, so you'll always wake up looking radiant. 

While your nail length and color is ultimately up to you, CND Celebrity Nail Professional Roxanne Valinoti says, "In general, neutral shades like porcelain peach or nearly nudes—which are always big for spring—look best on shorter, softer nail shapes like round and oval, while pointier shapes and longer nails can pull off bright, intense colors and edgier designs." Extra credit: Use an natural almost oil to moisturize extra dry cuticles (don't forget your toes). This versatile miracle moisturizer is also great for smoothing lips and dry patches.