12 Spring Beauty Trends Everyone Should Try In 2022

Whether you're someone who proudly stays up to date on the hottest fashion and beauty trends, or you just happened to be curious about the latest spring looks, you've come to the right place. We'll be sharing some of the most popular beauty looks that you will be seeing just about everywhere this year.

What's really cool about each and every one of these looks is they're the kinds of trends that work well for everyone, regardless of their age or even personal style preference. It's all about accessing the look, figuring out how to apply it to your personal style preference, and then stepping out looking more beautiful than ever!

As a bonus, all of these beauty trends are easy to create, and pretty affordable as well. So, if you're ready to step out in style this spring season, here are 12 ways to totally make that happen.

What exactly does it mean to have "sleek" hair? At the end of the day, sleek hair looks a lot like hair that is still wet and is laid down, as closely as possible, to your head — and yes, this sleek look is another trend that is huge this spring. Cosmopolitan says that whether it's a low bun, a braided ponytail, or some other look you're after, it's essential that you have the right products to create this look, including hair gel and a bristle brush. Byrdie notes that if you want to wear your sleek hair down with a part down the middle, then you'll need a paddle brush, some hair balm, and a blow dryer.

Either way, this kind of hairstyle is fun because you can dress it up or down, which makes it ideal for lounging around on a Sunday, going on a date on Friday night, and everything in between — you'll be on-trend regardless.

As far as nail looks go, the French manicure will always be a staple — and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But if you're someone who gets bored pretty easily and you would like to upgrade this traditional nail style a bit, a "reverse" French manicure will be right up your alley! Basically, these are exactly what they sound like. Rather than highlighting the edges of your nails, you can mix it up by putting the "tip" close to your cuticles or even on the sides of your nails. And instead of white "tips," you can try a different color to modernize your French manicure.

While it's probably best to achieve this look by seeing a professional at your local nail salon, if you're a master at doing your own nails, Harper's Bazaar recommends investing in a French manicure clean-up brush. That way, you can be as precise as possible while adding color to the tips (or the base) of your nails.

Naturally Curly explains that the origin of Bantu knots comes from the Zulu tribe of Africa — and with Zulu meaning "heaven," it's no wonder that this particular hairstyle is so beautiful and becoming. For Black women, this is a look that is praised for a lot of different reasons. For one thing, it brings forth a sense of pride. Another is that it's a protective style that can help their hair to flourish. One more thing that makes Bantu knots a fan favorite is, so long as you're able to part your hair well, it's pretty easy to do from the comfort and convenience of your own home.

With Elle mentioning big Bantu knots as one of the biggest spring and summer trends of 2022, this would be the time to get off of the fence about giving this hairstyle a shot. Let celebrities like Rihanna, Yara Shahidi and Marsai Martin serve as your inspiration.

If you rarely miss a mani/pedi appointment and you're trying to figure out what nail look you'd like to try next, consider asking your nail tech for polish that comes in a matte finish. Yep, another spring-related beauty trend is polish that has absolutely no shine to it. Rita Remark, a celebrity stylist in New York, told InStyle, "Over metallic, it looks steel. Over cream, it looks velvet. Over pearl, satin. This finish will be trending all year." The really awesome thing about this trend? All you need is to do to achieve it is apply a matte topcoat finish.

There is a bit of a heads up on this, though. According to Seventeen, matte finishes typically chip faster than other types of topcoats do. So if you're looking for a dramatic effect for your nails, matte is the way to go. On the other hand, if you want something that's super low-maintenance and long-lasting, you might want to rethink it.

As far as hairstyles go, braids tend to be an ultimate and automatic go-to because they are pretty, easy to create (if you know how to braid) and they're considered to be a protective style (because they can protect your ends from harsh weather elements). And while braids are certainly able to hold their own in the show-stopping department, it can never hurt to add some ribbons, beads, or another kinds of daring accents from time to time.

That's what makes "dressed up braids" being a spring beauty trend so delightful. Glamour UK shares that if you want to make a real statement, even adding a brightly colored hair extension into your natural hair while braiding it can cause you to stand out — pun incoming — heads above the rest. And since braids are a look that can come down as easily as they go up, you are free to change this look up daily if you so choose.

Something that makes a beauty trend a classic is the fact that, no matter how much time has gone by, somehow it finds a way back to the top of the beauty must-dos over and over again. Such is the case with the classic red lip. In fact, Marie Claire UK asserted that red lipstick is "the little black dress" of cosmetics.

The main thing to keep in mind with this trend is that not every red hue fits all. In other words, it's important that you factor in things like the undertone of your skin, the color of your eyes, and whether you'd prefer to go with a matte or shiny finish. For all of these reasons, it's probably a good idea to spend time with an expert at a makeup counter if this is your first time selecting a red tube of lipstick. That way, you can feel absolutely confident about putting your beautiful red lips out on display for everyone to see (and admire) this spring.