20 Valentine’s Day Hairstyles: Romantic, Easy & Date-Night Ready
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Whether you’re going on a fancy dinner date, brunching with your girls for Galentine’s, or staying in with takeout and a movie, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to do something a little special with your hair.
You don’t need a salon or hours of free time. These Valentine’s hairstyles are romantic and pretty, but most take 15 minutes or less.
The best Valentine’s Day hairstyles are romantic waves, half-up styles with a red or pink bow, heart braids and heart buns, soft low buns with face-framing tendrils, and sleek ponytails for an elegant date. Add a red ribbon, pearl clips, or a velvet bow to make any style feel festive.
Below are 20 ideas sorted by vibe, plus quick tips for making your date-night hair last.
Quick Picks
| If you want… | Try | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cute and playful | Heart braid, heart bun, bubble pigtails | 10–15 min |
| Soft and romantic | Romantic waves, half-up bow, tendril bun | 10–20 min |
| Elegant date night | Sleek low bun, French twist, glam waves | 10–20 min |
| Super easy | Ribbon ponytail, pearl clips, claw clip twist | 5 min |
Romantic Styles
1. Soft Romantic Waves
The classic date-night look. Curl with a 1.25-inch iron, let cool, then gently brush out for soft, touchable waves.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: 1.25-inch curling iron]
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Heat protectant spray]
2. Half-Up With a Red Satin Bow
Gather the top half of your hair and tie it with a red or pink satin bow. Sweet, romantic, and done in two minutes.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Red and pink satin hair bows]
3. Low Bun With Face-Framing Tendrils
Twist your hair into a loose low bun and pull out a few face-framing pieces. Curl the tendrils for a soft, dreamy finish.
4. Braided Crown
Braid two sections from behind your ears and pin them over the top of your head. Very romantic and stays put all night.
5. Side-Swept Waves With a Pearl Clip
Sweep your waves over one shoulder and pin the other side back with a pearl clip.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Pearl hair clips]
Cute Heart Styles
6. Heart Braid Half-Up
- Take two sections from the sides and braid each one.
- Bring the braids to the back of your head.
- Shape each into a curve so together they form a heart.
- Pin in place with small clear elastics or bobby pins.
7. Heart Bun
Make a ponytail, split it in two, twist each half and shape them into the two curves of a heart. Pin the tips together at the bottom.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Bobby pins]
8. Heart Ponytail
Above a ponytail, take two small sections, curve them into a heart shape, and secure with clear elastics.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Clear mini elastics]
9. Heart Hair Clips
The easiest heart look of all. Add a few heart-shaped clips to a simple half-up or above your ear.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Heart hair clips]
10. Bubble Pigtails With Red Elastics
Make two low pigtails, add red elastics every few inches, and gently pull each section into a bubble. Fun for Galentine’s.
Elegant Date-Night Styles
11. Sleek Low Bun
Smooth your hair back with a slick stick and twist it into a low bun. Add red lipstick and statement earrings.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Slick stick / smoothing balm]
12. Old Hollywood Waves
Curl all your hair in the same direction, brush it out, and pin the front wave for 10 minutes. Glamorous and timeless.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Duckbill clips]
13. French Twist
Twist your hair up and secure with pins or a large claw clip. Leave a few face-framing pieces out for softness.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Large claw clip]
14. Sleek High Ponytail
A polished, confident look. Wrap a strand around the elastic and add a bit of shine serum.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Shine serum]
15. Voluminous Blowout
Big, bouncy ’90s volume. Use a blow-dryer brush and set the crown with Velcro rollers.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Blow-dryer brush]
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Large Velcro rollers]
Super Easy (5-Minute) Styles
16. Red Ribbon Low Ponytail
Tie a low ponytail and wrap a long red ribbon around the elastic. Let the tails hang down.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Red velvet ribbon]
17. Claw Clip Twist With Pink Clip
Twist your hair up and secure with a pink or red claw clip. Pull out a few pieces around your face.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Pink or red claw clip]
18. Velvet Headband With Waves
A burgundy or red velvet headband instantly makes simple waves feel festive.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Velvet headband (burgundy or red)]
19. Pinned-Back Sides
Pin both sides back with a few decorative pins. Works with straight, wavy, or curly hair.
20. Messy Bun With a Scarf
Make a loose messy bun and tie a small pink or red silk scarf around it. Perfect for a cozy night in.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Small silk hair scarves]
Valentine’s Hair Accessories to Try
- Red, pink, or burgundy satin bows
- Velvet ribbons and headbands
- Heart-shaped clips
- Pearl clips and pins
- Silk scarves
Tips to Make Your Date-Night Hair Last
- Start with day-old hair, or use dry shampoo or texture spray for grip.
- Use heat protectant and let curls cool before touching.
- Secure pins in an X for extra hold.
- Finish with flexible-hold hairspray.
- Pack a mini kit: a few bobby pins, a travel hairspray, and a small comb.
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Flexible-hold hairspray]
🔗 [AFFILIATE: Texturizing spray]
FAQ
What’s the easiest Valentine’s Day hairstyle? A half-up with a red bow or a low ponytail with a ribbon. Both take less than five minutes.
How do I make a heart hairstyle? The easiest is a heart braid half-up: braid two side sections and curve them into a heart at the back of your head. Pin in place.
What hairstyle is best for a dinner date? Romantic waves, a sleek low bun, or a French twist all look elegant and polished.
What hairstyles are good for Galentine’s Day? Playful styles like bubble pigtails, heart buns, and bow ponytails are fun for brunch with friends.
How do I make my curls last all night? Curl day-old hair, let curls cool, and finish with flexible hairspray.
