7 effortlessly romantic Valentine's Day hairstyles

What makes a hairstyle feel romantic?

Romantic hairstyles share certain characteristics that create a soft and polished appearance without feeling too formal. You probably don't need to change too much from your everyday hairstyle – it's important that you feel comfortable and confident. 

Romantic hairstyles focus on adding gentle movement through soft, subtle waves or emphasising your natural hair texture. Whether you're wearing your hair up or down on Valentine's Day, there are plenty of ways to introduce texture and movement for an elegant style that doesn't look overdone.

7 easy Valentine's Day hairstyle ideas

You don't need to be a styling expert to create beautiful hairstyles for Valentine's Day. These styles work for a range of different hair types, textures and lengths, and you can use a versatile tool like the Dyson Airwrap™ Origin multi-styler and dryer to create a number of different looks.

1. Soft romantic waves

Waves never go out of style, and they're an easy look to achieve on all hair types. Dry your hair to about 80%, and use the 40mm Airwrap™ long barrel on small sections to create soft waves. Lock in your style with a cold shot and pin in place for more hold. Once you've styled your whole head, brush with a wide-tooth comb and finish with hairspray.

2. Low bun for romantic elegance

A low bun is an elegant and classy Valentine's Day look, perfect if you haven't had a chance to wash your hair. Brush your hair back towards the nape of your neck or at your desired height and secure with a hair tie. Finish with hairspray and a coarse brush to smooth any bumps or ridges.

3. Half-up with loose curls

A half-up style keeps your hair away from your face, while leaving plenty of space to showcase beautiful curls. Section your hair as normal and curl using the 40mm Airwrap™ barrel. For the top section, brush your hair away from your face and tie it into a ponytail. If you have face-framing layers, leave them down for a romantic look.

4. Sleek ponytail with a romantic finish

Brush your hair away from your face and secure it with a hair tie at your desired height. Apply heat protectant and use the 40mm Airwrap™ long barrel to curl sections of your ponytail to give it a fuller look, before finishing with hairspray.

5. Messy updo with front pieces

An updo doesn't need to be flat – make it romantic by emphasising texture around the front and back. Section off pieces of hair around your face before tying the rest in a messy bun, using pins to secure it. Use the 40mm Airwrap™ long barrel to curl face framing pieces away from your face, and curl the ends of any loose pieces into place.

6. Tousled bob for effortless charm

If you have shorter hair or a bob, focus on adding curls for movement, and finishing with texture spray to lock in texture and hold. Work section by section, creating waves with the 40mm Airwrap™ long barrel, and alternate the direction of the airflow for a naturally textured result.

7. Bouncy blowout for playful glamour

A shiny, bouncy blowout is a romantic style that adds some glamour to your Valentine's Day celebrations. Use the Anti Snag Loop Brush attachment to smooth the lengths and shape the ends, and use rollers or pins to set your style in place.

Valentine's Day hair gifts for someone special

A Dyson hair styling tool is the ideal Valentine's Day gift for hair lovers. An expertly engineered Dyson hair machine is a gift that keeps giving – it's an essential in any hair styling routine that they'll reach for every day. 

Our specially formulated haircare products also make thoughtful gifts. The Dyson Chitosan™  range features pre- and post-styling products that deliver frizz-free, all-day hold, while the Dyson Omega™ range includes lightweight, nourishing products that promote long-term hair health. Use alongside our hair styling accessories to enhance any styling routine.