Brit is Back!

BRITNEY SPEARS is definitely on her way back.

The singer was spotted leaving an LA hair salon looking happier and healthier than ever.

Brit appeared more toned, tanned and had just had her tresses re-done.

The star is preparing for her forthcoming appearance with MADONNA as part of the Material Girl's upcoming tour.

Brit has told pals she is ‘excited' about filming the short promo, which will be shown on Madge's Sticky and Sweet World Tour.

A friend of the star tells People.com, "Britney is excited, but in a grown up way. She has come a long way in the last year. She has settled down and is full of life but not childish.

"Working with Madonna is a dream, but I think she feels like it's one she's earned. She's respectful but full of her own ideas about the work."

And the insider is adamant Brit is back to her best mentally and professionally: "I think that so many people have no idea that Britney is fully aware of what's going on. She may not always have been, but she is now. And she is - if not in control - in partnership with her father and her managers in her future."

The singer's dad Jamie Spears was appointed conservator of his daughter's private affairs on 1 February after Britney was admitted to hospital for a mental health evaluation.

Jamie has since reportedly quit his job as a caterer to tend to his daughter's financial and personal matters - a role he shares with court-appointed observer Andrew Wallet.