Spring is the time of year when we get those glimpses of flowers blooming, birds chirping and the Sun shining. It's, also, the time of year when we are so excited to get outside and enjoy the warmth of the sun that we've missed for so many months! Most importantly, I love the fresh, easy makeup looks that feel so right during the Spring. As I was brainstorming for an upcoming makeup tutorial, I looked at which products I kept going back to. The products that I was, not only, excited to use but made me feel so excited for Spring. These products are perfect for creating an easy, glowing Spring makeup look.

1. Glo Minerals Tinted Primer- This primer has a pinch of color, is available in 4 tones, and leaves the skin with a natural, demi- matte finish. It's great for layering, but can also be applied in a flash with your finger tips.

2. MAC Expensive Pink Eye Shadow- This shadow is the perfect blend of pink, copper and gold. It applies like silk, can easily be built up, and will make blue and green eyes pop!

3. Glo Minerals Blush in Sweet- This shimmering blush is a blend of pink and coral and brings life to the skin. I have a hard time not using it everyday, because I love the fresh glow that it gives the cheeks (I feel like you can tell that I love it because I'm all up in that pan!).

4. Becca Shimmering Skin Perfecter in Moonstone- This buttery- soft powder illuminates the face with even the most delicate application. It can be used as an inner eye corner highlight, brow bone highlight, and will make your cheek bones glisten! I find that it's perfect for fair to medium complexions.

5. Glo Minerals Revive Hydration Mist- This facial mist has been a favorite for years. You can mist it on clean skin to help add moisture and prepare the skin for foundation. But, you can also use it to set your makeup and add a natural glow. The scent is a delicate mix of peppermint, lavender and rosemary... Amazing!

To see how beautifully these products work together, check out our latest Spring tutorial!

At the most recent Fashion Focus Hair show in Charlotte, I was introduced to Bed Head's newest product, Joyride. After watching them use the "texturizing powder balm" onstage on so many different hair types, I knew I had to take it for a spin.

When I brought it back to the salon, I used it on everyone. Man, woman, short, tall, EVERYONE. The educators referred to it as a primer for the hair, and that's the best description of the texture of the product. It feels just like a face primer that you would use before foundation. Unlike a face primer, though, you can use it as a finishing or texturizing product on dry hair.

I enjoyed how easy to use and versatile Joyride was on clients. It isn't necessarily a "smoothing" product, it just adds a little "feel" to the hair, like subtle texture. When I used it on coarse, wet hair it would help softly smooth fly aways and block humidity. When used on coarse, dry hair it added separation to the ends of hair and would be great for defining curls. On fine, wet hair it adds styling control to the mid-shaft and ends of hair. When used on dry, fine hair its great for taming fly aways.

The bottom line is that Joyride is an easy to use product that can make all hair types more manageable. You would want to keep in mind, though, that this is not a "one and done" product. It's meant to be layered or cocktailed with other products for a personalized effect. Even with that being said, I really enjoyed taking a Joyride, and I think its about time that you do too!