Easy Valentine's Day Hair Ideas

Get your hair from office-ready to date-ready in less time than it takes to say, "Valentine's Day is just an excuse to buy candy."

By Audrey Noble, Harper's Bazaar

With Valentine's Day falling on a work day this year, there are some of us who won't be able to squeeze in a blowout before our night out. The solution is simple: just find a hairstyle that will hold-up all day (and night) long. Here are 20 celeb-inspired hairstyles that you can wear from meeting to meeting, date night, and beyond.

Pick A Side

Sweep and part hair on your good side, securing with bobby pins. Add some flat iron waves to give it an edgy, rocker vibe.

California Dreamin

Beachy waves hit that sweet spot between effortless and glam.

High Pony

If you have long, lush hair, a high pony is the perfect style to frame your face while also showing off your killer hair.

Modern Rapunzel

Gemma Chan looks like a fairytale princess with this long and low braid. Finish the look with a silk bow to for extra romance.

Top Knotch

A top knot works for every occasion and is the perfect style to go from the boardroom to fancy soirée.

Long and Layered

Speaking of universally flattering, you can't go wrong with layers. Add some loose waves for definition and volume.

Cascading Braids

Wear braids like Kerry Washington and leave them down, center-parted, and long enough to touch your ribcage.

Braid Remix

This intricate mix of box braids and cornrows is just stunning. If you really want to kill it with your natural hair, this is for you.

Twist It

Make a low bun more complex — with minimal effort, of course —by twisting hair before pinning it place. After work, pull out your face-framing layers to muss up the look.

Romantic Twist

Got unwashed hair? Try a twisted crown at the top of your hairline to elevate a low ponytail.

Slicked Back

The key to achieving the I-just-got-out-of-the-shower trend isn't water — it's hair oil. Slick hair back into a bun for work, then let your wet hair look down for date night.