Love is in the Hair: 20 Romantic Valentine’s Hairstyles

Valentine’s Day is simply another occasion to glam up and feel good. Whether you’re going on a romantic date with your partner, spending time with your girls or having a self-care night for yourself, we’ve put together our favourite Valentine’s hairstyles for you to recreate. Read on as Elliott, Head of Education at Neäl & Wølf shares how to style everything from heart shaped buns to braided crowns.

1. Heart shaped bun

This cute style keeps your hair neat and tidy while giving a subtle nod to love. Put your hair in a high ponytail. Place a circular volumising insert like a hair donut around the base of the ponytail and use two small hair ties to shape it into a heart. Use one hair tie from top to bottom to create the indent, and another on the bottom half to narrow it. Arrange your hair around it to cover the insert and create the heart shape. Secure the style with a maximum-hold hairspray to keep it in place all day. Find out more about out solution: FIX Hold & Shine Hairspray

2. Braided hearts

Think you can take on a trickier braid? This style is for experienced braiders. Use a fine point comb to draw a heart shaped part on the back of your head, with the point ending at the nape of your neck. Braid around the part so that a heart is formed, with straight, unbraided hair, ‘colouring in' the heart itself. Where the braids meet, plait them together for a low ponytail finish.

3. Sweet curly love

For a subtle and elegant nod to love, try using curls. Create loose curls by using the diffuser attachment, such as the one on our HERØ Ionic Hairdryer. Wrap damp hair strands around the prongs and push the dryer up and down to create big, bouncy curls. Pin the curls gently around your head, ensuring the curls align to create multiple delicate hearts all around you.

4. Sleek straight

For a quick and easy date night hairstyle, look no further than the classic sleek and straight look. Create a natural shine with a nourishing hair wash routine, using a shampoo and conditioner combination such as our HYDRATE Moisture Collection. Next, apply a heat protection spray like our GUARD Heat Protection Spray, blow dry hair and straighten. 

5. Bun and braid

A low messy bun is suitable for any occasion, making it perfect for Valentine’s Day. Put your hair into a low ponytail, then twist the hair around the base and secure. To add extra glam, combine this look with a side braid to add a touch of elegance to your look. Simply leave some hair strands hanging down from your bun and plait into a braid.

6. Sweetheart coil

This style is guaranteed to turn heads. Pull the top of your hair back to create a classic half up, half down do, then secure it with a hair tie. Split the ponytail in half and then twist each section so that each piece naturally forms into half of a heart shape. Secure the two ends with a pair of hair pins and brush the remaining ponytail down into your hair. This look works best with hair that has a depth of texture, so we’d recommend products that enhance this trait. Our FORM Sculpting Lotion adds shine, moisture and hold to your hair whilst maintaining a layered look. Browse our product: FORM Sculpting Lotion

7. Side sweep

Show us your best side! No matter what your hair type, this effortless style can be easily achieved. Simply part your hair at one side and gather your hair at the other. Secure with a pin and some hairspray. For additional style, leave a couple of strands of hair hanging down at the side that isn’t pinned. This could even be braided for added charm.

8. Love tangle

Create a stand-out Valentine hair look with stylish plaits and a handful of hair pins. Part your hair down the middle and then carefully braid down each side. Use plenty of hair pins to weave a heart with the plait tails against the back of your head. This looks fantastically detailed but it's quite easy. Tuck the ends in to complete this polished look. Keep the style in place all day long with a solution like our CONTROL Flexible Styling Hairspray, which uses an oriental blend of orange blossom and white thyme. Find out more: CONTROL Flexible Styling Hairspray

9. Queen braid crown

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to feel like a queen, and your hair can help to make this happen. Create a centre parting and take the two pieces of the top of the hair. Style these into a French plait and pull across the back of the hair, before securing with a pin. To leave an extra impression, add a gold or silver hair piece under the plaited crown.

10. Beautiful bows

Accessories are ideal for shorter hairstyles or enhancing your style. Bows are an incredibly popular way to dress your hair up, with a variety of ways to wear them. We would recommend choosing a bow that is either pink or red to align with the Valentine’s feel. 

11. Twisted low ponytail 

Take on a unique version of this classic style. Apply a small amount of hair oil like our VELVET Nourishing Hair Oil to clean, damp hair to prep hair for this sleek look. Divide your hair into two sections, twist each side inwards, and secure the twists at the nape of your neck with a hair tie. Wrap a small strand of hair around the tie to conceal it for a polished finish.

12. Voluminous waves 

Big, soft waves are perfect for a romantic Valentine’s evening. Use a wide-barrel curling iron to create soft curls, then gently brush them out for a voluminous, effortless look. Apply a lightweight shine spray like our GLOW Super Shine Spray to add extra glamour and smooth any flyaways. Discover our full guide on Hollywood waves: 5 Reasons to Choose Hollywood Waves

13. Fishtail braid 

A fishtail braid is a timeless and elegant option for Valentine’s Day. Start by using a styling product like FORM Sculpting Lotion on towel-dried hair. Part your hair down the middle, divide into two sections, and cross small strands over from each side to create the fishtail effect. Secure with a clear hair tie and pull the braid gently to add volume.

14. Half-up twist 

This romantic half-up, half-down style is perfect for adding soft charm to your look. Take two sections from the front of your hair, twist them back, and secure them together with a pin or small clip. Curl the rest of your hair for a gentle, cascading finish. To add more volume to your curls, choose a solution like our ELEVATE Volumising Lotion to leave hair looking fuller and controlled - just apply to towel dried hair before blow drying.

15. Double Dutch braids 

For a fun look, style your hair into double Dutch braids. Prepare your hair with our MIRACLE Rapid Blow-dry Mist, specially formulated to speed up drying time, strengthen hair and reduce static. Spray onto hair, section by section, before blow-drying. Start at the top of your head and braid down each side, securing the ends with a hair tie. Gently pull at the braid loops for a fuller, softer effect.

16. Textured high ponytail 

A high ponytail can look romantic and playful when styled with added texture. Tease your hair at the roots for volume, secure it high, and wrap a strand of hair around the tie for a chic finish. Use a spray like our TEXTURE Dry Texture & Finishing Spray for that lived-in, effortless look.

17. Braided low bun

Combine elegance with simplicity by styling your hair into a braided low bun. Plait a small section of hair on each side, then gather all your hair into a low bun at the nape of your neck, securing with pins. Wrap the braids around the bun for a polished look.

18. Romantic chignon

 A classic chignon never goes out of style for a stunning evening. Sweep your hair back into a low bun, leaving some loose face-framing pieces. Secure the bun with pins and spritz with a scent like our AURA Hair Perfume & Body Fragrance, which can be used to finish your look with a captivating blend of floral and vanilla notes.

19. Crown twist 

This simple yet regal hairstyle looks best on wavy hair. First, apply our UPLIFT Volumising Hair Mist to clean, towel dried hair to create . Take two small sections of hair from each side of your head, twist them back, and pin them together at the back to create a crown-like effect. 

20. Loose mermaid waves 

Mermaid waves offer an effortlessly gorgeous style. Massage a solution like our ENHANCE Volumising Mousse into lightly towel-dried hair before blow-drying. Then, use a deep waver or curling wand to create soft, flowing waves. The result? Beautiful flowing waves!

We hope that these 10 romantic Valentine’s hairstyles have left you feeling inspired. Are you looking for the perfect gift? Keep an eye on our website for the latest deals and offers: Neäl & Wølf