MOT in time for Spring.

The sun is out, layers are coming off and us girls are THINKING about baring some flesh. So, it's time to give those long forgotten bits the attention they have been missing all Winter.

Of course it would be lovely to head to the spa to for a full body make over in time for Spring, but if your cash won't stretch to a full on pampering, here's my top tips on how to get spring ready in the comfort of your own bathroom, indulging in your very own spa evening.

Spring fling skin, the easy way!

Winter weather and central heating can play havoc with your skin, leaving it dried out and flaky. So it's time to give it some lustre!

Invest in a great exfoliater or body brush. It's important to slough off all those dead dried skin cells which can give you a dull appearance. A good body buff with some lush shower crème will give your skin a wake up call. And leave you feeling totally invigorated. The Sanctuary Covent Garden Salt Scrub is my top pick of body polishers, while The Body Shop body brush is great for busting the appearance of cellulite.
The same applies to your face, though choose a much gentler facial scrub and don't over do it. Facial massage is a great way to plump up and brighten you complexion.

So now you are all fresh and tingly its time to replenish that lost moisture. Invest in a good body lotion or body butter and slather away. Jergens have a wonderful range of natural based lotions, or go for Neutrogena intensive repair if you have extra dry skin.

My tip is to do this at night after a long soak in the bath. Apply a generous layer of body lotion, put on some loose PJ's and get an early night. This way you don't have wait for all the lotion to dry and you're body will absorb it all over night

Reawakened hair at home!

 With glowing skin, it is vital you have the hair to match. One thing you should NEVER try at home is cutting. Book in at the salon for a reshape, or even just a trim to give your hair a spring lift. There is nothing better than neat new hair to make you feel fresh and ready for the season.

Conditioning is the key to vibrant, young looking hair. Whether coloured or natural, your hair will benefit from regular conditioning treatments. These mini hair miracles come in lots of guises, from purse friendly sachets of crème gloss to luxurious Moroccan oil treatments. I recommend selecting a leave-in conditioner which suits your hair type and coating your hair in it before bed. I love James Brown leave-in conditioner. It's light enough to wear daily, but an overnight treatment is ultra nourishing.

Intense hair masques are also a great idea. Apply them straight after washing and leaving them on for roughly three minuets. Aussie three minute miracle is a winner every time. Top tip, pop the masque on in the shower, then spend the rest of the time buffing and de-fuzzing.

Trouble shooting tootsies!

Your feet may not have seen the light of day since last September, but that’s no excuse not to give them an overhaul before slipping on your sandals.

Start by bathing your feet in lovely warm water. Add some foot salts to the water to loosen up any hard skin. Invest in a good foot file or pumice stone to buff off all those callous patches, but don't be over zealous, the aim is to renew your tootsies, not grate them!

Cut or file your nails to a square shape, just long enough that they cover the skin on your toes, and trim the cuticles.

Now the fun bit. Apply a base coat to avoid staining, and pick a colour! Pink and red are hot hues this spring, or opt for popping brights and neons to be bang on trend.

Two coats of colour and a top coat will give you a rich, glossy finish. Butter London are ultra lush, I'll be sporting their pretty coral, Jaffa, this spring. Rimmel also have a wonderful range of up to date shades, and they won't break the bank if you change your mind.

When the polish is totally dry, apply lashings of foot crème. Lots of the products on the market have ingredients which breakdown rough skin. Apply this at night, pop on some bed socks and wake up to silky soft tootsies in the morning.

Rise and Shine!

If you've followed all my tips, you should be waking up feeling fresh, glossy and ready to don that fabulous spring outfit. Slick on some tinted moisturiser, mascara and lip gloss and you are ready to go with an ultra natural, healthy spring look.

That's put a spring in your step!