No need to go all out this Valentine's Day and braid your hair in the shape of a heart. These gorgeous styles will make you (and him!) swoon just the same.
1. An Effortlessly Chic Low Pony: Not all low ponies have to be boring. Take a page out of Shay's book and add a wave to your hair before pulling it back, and then pull a few face-framing pieces around your face.
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2. Subtly Slicked Back: You don't have to look like you just stepped out of the infinity pool to sport a slicked-back look. This one that Khloé Kardashian is serving up is subtle and sexy — and your man won't be afraid to run his hands through it.
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3. Tousled With a Touch of Texture: Aka borderline bedhead hair that's #goals.
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4. Blonde + Rainbow Bright = Beautiful: Add a touch of color to your blonde mane to mix it up this V-Day. You never know whose attention you might grab *wink, wink*.
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5. Chic Topknot: Don't have time to fuss with your hair? Brush it up into a sleek topknot, pin it into place, and go.
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6. A Baby Bouffant: Bouffants don't have to take over your entire head. For V-Day, go for a tinier take on the classic style.
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7. Up in a High Pony: Like a boss. #Bey.
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8. An Elsa-Inspired Braid: This is what hair dreams are made out of, girls.
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9. Swept Back With a Side Bang: Because is there anything sexier? Also: cat-eye goals.
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10. Beautiful Boxer Braids: The It style rn, you'll be right on trend.
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11. Flower Crowns FTW: If you're skilled in the crafts department and like to wear subtle waves, then this hairstyle is your winning V-Day combo. Learn how to create your own crown here, wave your mane, and go!
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12. A Relaxed Lob: Not looking to spend a ton of time on your hair for V-Day? This cool-girl lob is date-night approved.
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13. Fishtail Braids aka Instagram Gold: What's better than one fishtail? Two! Get your BFF to partake in a little fishtail braiding, and then take a snap of you two from the back during your Galentine's Day party.
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14. Pastel Pink Plus Pale Rainbow Color: Is there anything prettier than this Pinterest-worthy hair hue? The answer is no.
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15. A Messy I-Just-Whipped-This-Up Type of Braid: Thanks for the inspo, Blake!
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16. Literal Heart-Shaped Hair: I know it's humanly impossible to wear your hair like this while you're standing up, but whatever, it looks too cool to not include in this V-day round-up. Not to mention, this heart-shaped hair picture gives you all the feels, AMIRITE?!
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