Are You Spring Ready?

Spring is officially here. The season where we welcome bottomless brunch, picnics in the park, cocktail hour and wedding fever back into our lives with open arms. It’s the time of year to relish the true you. To express yourself, love yourself and be yourself. 

But where do you start? Trends spring in and out of fashion every year so it can be difficult to know what’s hot and what’s not. To help you prepare for spring, RMUK have used our expert eye and intuition, and created this hot topic guide of the beauty trends that we’re loving in 2022. 

Spring Beauty Trends

Nice in Neutral

Picture yourself lying in a field of daisies wearing a white sundress accented with gentle florals and you’ve found your classic springtime aesthetic. 

Soak up the sun, let your freckles free and neutralise your makeup tones; the neutral look is a must have for spring 2022. Don’t forget to stock your makeup drawer full of neutral lippies, soft pink eyeshadow and silver jewellery to compliment your spring wardrobe. 

Retro 60s

Flower power is back in fashion and it's time to jump on this festival worthy trend. 

Spring is the time to let your inner colour loose by decorating yourself with circular tinted glasses, braided bracelets and long necklaces. To lift the look, wrap pastel headwear around flowing mermaid locks and shimmy on flared trousers to create the ultimate retro finesse. 

The 60s never felt so modern.

Glam Grunge

Glam grunge is one of the fastest growing fashion trends for 2022, with clunky belts, smoky makeup and fishnet tights worn underneath ripped wide fit jeans becoming increasingly popular amongst millennials. Match contrasting colours and vintage charity shop finds with professional grade make-up and you’re all set for a trendy spring.

Tanned and Toned

When the sun makes its first appearance of the year, it’s time to get that glowing look. 

Never underestimate the power of golden skin against gold jewellery and a standout white dress to make you feel your most powerful. Whether you’re dressed up or dressed down, a spray tan will automatically make you feel like you’re on holiday wherever you are. 

RMUK believes everyone should have access to the luxury of sun-kissed skin at springtime, and our spray tanning salon in Leeds city centre is designed to do just that.

Sexy Chique

Be the queen of your neighbourhood and channel your inner sexy chique. 

A blazer can elevate even the simplest outfit from everyday wear to sleek and stylish, and we love this look for spring. Choose a monochrome underlayer and compliment it with a statement jacket that matches the colour of your lipstick; perfect for brunch, cocktails or to feel more you. 

This simple style trick, paired with a champagne coloured highlighter and neutral eyeshadow will give off all the classy vibes that you need to feel your best self this spring. 

Spring Makeup Trends

Neon Eyeliner

Let your wild side spring free with statement eyeliner that is sure to make you stand out amongst the spring florals. 

Neon eyeliner is bang on trend this spring, with matching co-ords and festival chique becoming ever more popular as standard highstreet dress. A simple wing of neon eyeliner can elevate your day to day look. 

Or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, experiment with double wings, framed eyelids or even an underwing to create eyelids that truly flutter. 

Pastel Colours

Your spring wardrobe is never complete without a stash of pastel accessories, and this year it’s time to accent your eyes with pastel fever. 

Bring out your eyes by blending your pastel into a smoky look and accenting it with a bold flick of eyeliner, or simply sweep the colour across your eyelid for a subtle springtime softness. Either way, you shouldn’t miss pastel makeup off your spring essentials list. 

Glitter and Shimmer

A makeup must-have this spring is a shimmery illuminator that lifts your cheekbones and adds the final flourish to your contour. 

We love a glittery highlighter and smoky eye look matched with neutral tones and statement earrings, but will also be swayed by bright, neon shades with a lick of shimmer. 

Our little tip: add shine to your spring makeup routine by sweeping the illuminator over your collarbones to add definition to your bone structure. This looks really special with any spring outfit that leaves this area on show. 

Vivid Lippy

Make your lipstick the statement feature of your look and match the blooming flowers around you. 

Blinding reds and oranges are always in, so why not mix it up this year by trying a deep shade of purple or even a bright colour that stands out against a black and white outfit? 

There’s a rainbow of lipstick colours out there so be bold, be brave, and be you this spring. 

Foundation Free

Spring is the perfect time of year to go clear skinned and soak up some vitamin C so leave your face foundation free in 2022. 

Gentle bronze tones around the eyes and glossy lipstick with soft brow lines matches perfectly with a wispy hairstyle and floral sundress. Because sometimes, simple really is better. 

Just make sure you top up on SPF before you step into the sun.

Spring Nail Ideas

Matte Finish

Nails with a matte finish are one of the classiest styles and blend perfectly with pastel, soft and summery colours making them an ideal choice for spring. 

A simple single colour coat can be all that’s needed of this finish, or opt for the addition of nail art to elevate the look. Either way, you’re all set for two weeks of clean, elegant fingertips. 

Sharp Stiletto

Stiletto nails are picking up in popularity and whether you decide to have a french manicure or coloured coat, you’re sure to make a statement with this spiky style. 

Neutral Finish

Neutral nail colours are bang on trend for the spring months, seamlessly sliding onto the fingers of magazine and catwalk models during spring fashion edits. But one thing’s for certain: you shouldn’t miss out on this timeless trend. 

Neutral nails are suited to both professional and personal settings, and lend themselves to almost any outfit, especially spring colours. This makes them effortless, easy and sophisticated. Get them done once and you won’t have to worry about whether your nails match your outfit for weeks. 

Coloured Tip French Manicure

A coloured tip french manicure is one of the freshest ways to add a pop of colour to your spring style without going overboard. 

If you’d like to express yourself through neons this spring but aren’t quite sure where to start, look no further than the coloured tip french manicure. 

Rainbow Pastels

Soften your spring style with pastel nails. 

One of our favourite trends in 2022 is the rainbow pastel nail look. Easy to achieve and incredibly satisfying to look at, pastel nails show your personality without being loud. 

Try rainbow pastels this spring and watch the compliments roll in.

Gel Nails

Gel nails are an RMUK speciality and their toughness stands out amongst the rest. 

We love gel nails because the colour choices are vast and you won’t be limited to a certain style or trend. Their shiny finish is a classic and can’t be beaten by time which is why in 2022, they’re still relevant and a spot on choice for your spring style.

Spring Hairstyles

Space Buns

Space buns combine festival fashion with 90’s chique; a look that continues to grow as a trend after it skyrocketed to popularity in 2020. We can only recommend continuing this cute cut in spring 2022. 

This hairstyle is surprisingly versatile; wear it loose to look wild and free, or tight for a sleek, stylish appearance. You can use all your hair to create two large buns or multiple small buns. You could curl the bottom half and leave it in loose waves with the top half tied up in space buns. The possibilities are endless. 

Bubble Braids 

Bubble braids were, hands down, the biggest hair trend of 2021 and we’ve seen even more of it going into 2022. 

This spring up-do is a must have in your list of festival hairstyles, and will make you feel like you’re on your way to Coachella as the weather warms up. 

French Braids

Braided hair is a trend that never seems to go out of style, and French braids are just the tip of the iceberg. It’s easy to see why.

French braids are quick and easy to throw together and require little maintenance once they’re secured. This means you’re unlikely to develop a crown of stray hairs when you’re exposed to the springtime breeze. 

Wet Look

We often see sleek, gelled back hair on the catwalk, but this spring it’s become more visible on city streets. 

By slicking back your hair, you will accentuate the shape of your face and neck, and draw focus to the line of your collarbones, making it perfectly suited to camisoles, tank tops and v neck cuts that are typically worn in spring. Even with a jacket, you’ll look sultry and salon fresh. 

Messy Curls

Tied back hair is notorious in the summer months when plenty of curly-haired women scramble to remove the strands from a sweaty neck. The spring weather is slightly colder making it the perfect time to let those tendrils spring free.

Blonde Bombshell

A blowdry can leave you feeling fantastic, and spring is the perfect time to take your blonde locks out of hibernation. 

RMUK offers expert hair colouring and blow drying at our salon in Leeds city centre to create a blonde bombshell look tailored to your style.

Spring Skincare

Sun Lotion

In order to achieve a springtime style that stands out, you need to look after your skin. That’s why it is super important to apply plenty of SPF as soon as the sun comes out. 

Make sure you’re fully stocked, get a pocket sized bottle to carry around with you on your spring days out, and wear SPF protective make-up. 

Sun cream is the foundation of healthy, glowing skin that radiates spring energy. 

Moisturiser

Moisturiser should be part of your daily skincare routine all year round, and shouldn’t be neglected in spring. Try using a lighter moisturiser as the natural moisture in the air will keep your skin hydrated.

Face Masks

During spring, your skin will be bombarded with sticky moisture from sweat so keeping it soft and smooth is essential. 

To achieve a silky feel through summer, use a face mask once a week to gently cleanse and inject minerals into the skin.

Professional Facials

For a deep injection of moisture, opt in for a professional facial. 

At RMUK, our facial treatments are adapted to suit your skin's needs and can keep you looking and feeling your very best through the spring and summer months. Take pride in your skin and care for it; this will give you the best chance of achieving your ultimate spring style.