So you've been asked out on a date by the man of your dreams; not only are you puzzled about what to wear but also can't figure out how to style your hair! Relax, girlfriend! We've got some easy and super-romantic date night hairstyles that you can create at home. Whether you have short hair or long locks, these DIY hairstyles will have you looking drop-dead gorgeous in minutes:
Short Hairstyles for a Date
1. Styled Pixie
Who said you can't do much with a short haircut? There are plenty of interesting ways to style your pixie and turn up your charm quotient!
Flat iron your bangs and create a side sweep for a softer look (as shown in the image above) or work in a small amount of hair wax or pomade to style your face-framing hair pieces and create a striking hairstyle. You can also go for a sleek pixie by applying a dab of styling gel on your hair and back brushing your tresses to create a sexy, polished look for a date!
2. Wavy Bob
Bob hairstyles are in and there are many ways to style your bob for a date night! However, if you don't wish to wear your hair sleek and straight and are looking for an on trend hairstyle that shows the fun side of your personality, go for a wavy bob.
Creating a wavy bob is easier than it seems. Mist your hair with a good quality heat protectant hairspray before coiling individual hair sections on a medium-barreled curling iron. Spritz some tousle waves hairspray on your hair and let it slide off the iron.
When you're done curling all the sections, just run your fingers through your mane and gently scrunch your hair to break up the loose curls. Finish with a generous spritz of fine control hairspray to make your gorgeous wavy bob hairstyle stay put throughout the evening!
Wear your wavy bob loose or pin it up on one side using a cute barrette clip!
3. Romantic Half-Up (With/Without a Quiff)
This is literally the easiest and the most feminine hairstyle for a date night! The best thing is, you can wear a half-up with a quiff to make a round or a square face look slightly elongated. You can wear a half-up hairstyle with or without bangs too!
Simple half-up hairstyle
To create a simple half-up, spritz some strand-smoother serum spray on your strands to make your hair smooth and shiny. Comb your hair thoroughly to detangle any knots. Pin up the face-framing sections of your hair at the back of your head using bobby pins. You can create loose waves or even curl the ends of your hair with a large-barreled curling iron to create a super romantic hairstyle in minutes!
Romantic half-up with a quiff
To make a half-up hairstyle with a quiff, spritz some high lift creation hairspray on the roots along your hairline. This will instantly boost your hair and make it look voluminous. Section off half an inch of face-framing hair; gently tease the section right behind it by back brushing your strands. Spritz some bold control hairspray on the teased section to make it stay put.
Even out the smooth face-framing hair pieces over the teased section and secure it with a couple of bobby pins around the crown. Pin up the rest of your front hair at the back of your head or merge it with the quiff to create a chic and romantic date night hairstyle!
Medium Length Hairstyles for a Date
4. Textured Waves (Runway) Blowout
Nothing says glamorous like a textured waves blowout! This sexy and full-bodied date night hairstyle is guaranteed to take your special someone's breath away!
You don't need to book an appointment at the salon to get a gorgeous blowout. Just spritz some heat primer on your damp hair and blow dry it till it's about 75% dry. Comb your hair to detangle knots. Next, spritz some heat protectant hairspray on your hair and complete your blowout using a round brush to curl the ends of your hair.
Et voilà! Make your date feel like he's with the most gorgeous woman in the world!
5. Sleek Wet Look
Looking for an ultra-glam, but easy to create date night hairstyle? We recommend the sleek wet look! This runway-inspired hairstyle looks super classy, keeps hair off the face and allows you to show off your gorgeous facial features and makeup!
To create this look, work in a small quantity of hair deconstruction gum through your dry tresses to lend them a good hold. Use a fine toothed comb to brush your hair backwards. Should you want, you can also secure the sides with bobby pins. Gently apply some glossy styling gel over your hair to lend it a polished finish. Spritz some bold control hairspray to set your date hairstyle for longer wear!
6. Sleek Straight Hair
Sleek loose hair is another simple but super chic hairstyle to wear to a date. For inspiration, check out Doutzen Kroes' sleek hairstyle or Soo Joo Park's straight 'do.
To make your hair look sleek, straight and perfect for a date, spritz a small quantity of strand-smoother serum spray through your tresses, comb them thoroughly to a silky-soft perfection. Mist your hair with a good quality heat protectant spray and flat iron it to create a salon-styled pin-straight, sleek look.
Enhance your glamorous appeal by wearing your sleek straight hair with a middle part, an off-center part or a deep side part!
7. Side Braid
Never thought you could wear a braid to a date? Believe it or not, braids can be super versatile and if you style them well, they can enhance your charm manifold!
Take for instance a side braid – there are so many ways to style it to match your date night outfit! You can wear it high or low, neat or messy, plait it the regular way or create a fishtail – there's always an option for every occasion!
So, whether you're going to watch a game or to a fine dine restaurant on your next date, wear a side braid for a delicate, dreamy appeal!
Long Hairstyles for a Date
8. Off-shoulder glamour waves
If you want to show off your long, gorgeous hair on a date night, off-shoulder glamour waves can be a great option! A staple hairstyle for celebrities, supermodels and fashionistas, this hairdo never goes out of fashion!
Remember to spritz your smooth hair with a generous amount of heat protectant hairspray before rolling it on a large-barreled curling iron. This will help to protect your precious mane from any potential damage cause due to heat styling!
Pair your glamorous off-shoulder hairstyle with a sleeveless dress to show off your beautiful neck and collarbone; your date won't take his eyes off you!
9. Charming Chignon
Wear your hair in a chignon and transform into a chicer version of yourself for your special date. A chignon is a super romantic hairstyle that looks great on all women and goes well with all kinds of outfits. Most importantly, it keeps hair away from the face in a clever and creative manner, giving your date a chance to admire your beautiful face!
It is quite easy to make a chignon. You can go for a neat or a tousled updo and wear it at the nape of your neck or on the side. You can tuck in an ornate hair pin or a fresh flower in your chignon to add a touch of romance to your hairstyle!
10. Accessorized Updo
Hair accessories are in vogue these days, why not tuck one in your gorgeous mane while styling your hair for a date!
Transform a simple updo such as a bun, a French twist or a chignon into an elegant, fashion-forward hairstyle by wearing a hair accessory! From hair pins to headbands and from head chains to fresh flowers – there are so many options to choose from!
Try out an accessorized updo for your next date and show your fashionable side!
