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.
- Create soft waves and voluminous curls with the 1.25” ceramic barrel
- Our patented Ultra-Zone technology maintains the safe-for-hair 365ºF
- Ready in 25 seconds with a spring clamp for easy styling and a cool
- Includes a built-in safety stand
- Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray provides 450°F heat protection
- Dry Heat Protection Spray repairs
- For all hair types and textures including straight
- Plant Collagen, Caffeine, Biotin & Niacinamide repair damage
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.
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.
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.
8. Heart Ponytail
Above a ponytail, take two small sections, curve them into a heart shape, and secure with clear 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.
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.
- Hair Wax Stick for Frizz and Flyaways – Glide it straight onto hair
- Teardrop Shape for Precise Styling – The broad end covers larger
- Satin Finish, Medium Hold – Castor seed oil
- No Flakes, No Buildup – Glides over hair without tugging at baby hairs
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.
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.
14. Sleek High Ponytail
A polished, confident look. Wrap a strand around the elastic and add a bit of shine serum.
- Instantly transform dull hair with our ultra-lightweight shine spray
- Smooths frizz and static to reveal silky
- Nourishing formula works as a finishing hair gloss spray to enhance
- Can be used on damp or dry hair for daily conditioning
15. Voluminous Blowout
Big, bouncy ’90s volume. Use a blow-dryer brush and set the crown with Velcro rollers.
- Combines a round brush and dryer into one versatile hot air brush
- Helps reduce frizz, enhance shine
- Adds volume at the roots while smoothing hair along the shaft for
- Long and short bristles help detangle
- You get 4 medium and 4 large metal rollers
- Metal rollers grip your hair gently and add lasting bounce
- No electricity, cord, or heating element
- The outer gripping surface holds each section securely while you roll
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.
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.
18. Velvet Headband With Waves
A burgundy or red velvet headband instantly makes simple waves feel festive.
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.
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.
- Long-Lasting Flexible Hold – Lightweight
- Frizz & Flyaway Control – Smooths strands and tames frizz in humid
- Shape Memory for All-Day Style – Maintains volume
- Soft, Polished Finish + Glacé Tropical Citrus Scent – Marula oil
- Creates that perfectly messy, tousled
- Adds body and grip without stiffness
- Great for fine hair that needs lift and for thicker hair that wants
- Designed as a finishing spray for fully dry
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.
