20 Valentine’s Day Hairstyles for Curly Hair and Romantic Looks to Try
Looking for valentine's day hairstyles for curly hair with a little something extra? Red bows, heart-shaped details and pretty pinned-up curls give you plenty to choose from.
These ideas include curly styles plus a few smoother looks worth saving for their accessories and shapes.
You can keep things simple or go all out. Try a red scrunchie with your usual ponytail, or bring one of the more detailed heart designs to your hairstylist.
Curly Hairstyles and Sweet Valentine's Day Details
heart bun and flipped ends
How cute is this little heart bun? The top section is swept back into a heart shape while the loose hair stays smooth with big, flipped ends.
This isn't an all-over curly look, but the heart is a lovely detail to borrow. Ask your stylist about pairing it with your own loose curls.
high curls and a red bow
I am obsessed with this curly updo. The bright red bow sits right beside the piled-up curls, with long spirals left out around the face.
If you want that same finish, keep a couple of front curls loose rather than sweeping everything back.
long pink bow
If you are looking for a pretty accessory idea, this one is for you. The oversized pink bow has long tails that fall over the mostly smooth hair and its loosely curled ends.
Try a similar bow above a half-up section of curls if you want to make this look your own.
rolled heart and red sparkle
This is one for going all out! Two rolled sections curve into a large heart above the loose red curls.
The glittery red hearts and tiny scattered decorations make it even sweeter.
Bring this picture to your stylist if you love the sculpted shape. There's a lot more here than a simple half-up twist.
high puff and patterned scarf
Don't want to add hearts or pink bows? No problem! This high curly puff looks gorgeous with a dark patterned scarf wrapped around the base.
I especially love the loose ringlets beside the face. Keep those visible if you're trying a similar scarf look.
braided heart pigtails
How adorable are these braided hearts? Each pigtail finishes with a heart outline before the loose ends, while long front pieces frame the face.
The pictured hair is smooth rather than curly. Save this one for the braid detail and ask your stylist how it could work with your texture.
half-up curls and red ribbon
This half-up style may just be one of my favorites here. I love the red bow above those long curls and the shorter ringlets around the forehead.
Gather your top section high if you want to follow this look. Leave the lower curls down so you still get that lovely length.
loose curls piled high
If you're looking for an updo without any bows or clips on show, go with this loose, piled-high style. The big loops at the crown and curled front pieces are so pretty on their own.
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two full curly puffs
These two curly puffs are just too cute. A clear center part separates them, with small curved sections of hair along the forehead.
Keep the puffs full if you want this same shape. You don't need a Valentine's accessory to make this worth saving.
red headband and long ringlets
Want a little red without a giant bow? Try a wide headband like this one.
It sits behind the smooth front section while long ringlets fall over both shoulders.
I love how simple the accessory is next to all those curls.
heart-shaped cornrows
The heart detail in this braided style is gorgeous. Curved cornrows surround the central heart before meeting a full section of loose curls.
Save the overhead view for your braider so they can see the pattern you're after. The parting is just as important here as the curls.
curly fringe and loose updo
I am obsessed with these spirals around the face. The hair is gathered up behind them, with curls falling over the forehead and longer ringlets beside the cheeks.
If you like an updo that doesn't pull every strand away from your face, this is a pretty one to bring to your appointment.
curly ponytails with white bows
How cute are these little white bows? They sit above two high curly ponytails, with a center part and long front spirals.
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You could swap the white bows for pale pink if you want another Valentine's color. I'd keep them small like these.
curly buns and loose tendrils
This is another two-bun look, but the loose curls around the sides make it a little different. I love the lighter brown ringlets gathered into each bun.
Keep a few curls outside the buns rather than tucking every end away to follow this version.
low ponytail and red scrunchie
Don't want to go all out and want something simple? This low ponytail with a red scrunchie is a lovely option.
The waves through the top lead into long curls below the tie.
Leave a front section loose like the one here for a pretty face-framing detail.
heart part and red bows
This children's hairstyle has such a sweet surprise when you look from above. A large heart-shaped part surrounds a smooth section with a small central coil of hair, while two curly puffs sit farther back.
The red bows are adorable. Save this view if you want a stylist to recreate that detailed parting.
side clip and full curls
I love this swept-back side with its little pearl-like clip. The smooth section sits beside a full sweep of curls, with a few smaller spirals near the ear.
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Try a decorative clip on one side if you'd rather leave most of your curls loose.
rose-shaped rolls
Who needs a flower clip when the hair itself looks like roses? Three rose-shaped rolls run across the back of this red half-up style, above long hair with curled ends.
This is another sculpted look to show your stylist. I'd keep the flowers as the main detail rather than adding a bow too.
half-up bun and loose waves
If you like leaving some length down, this half-up bun is so pretty. The top is swept into a loose cluster of loops while the lower section falls in waves and curls.
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The long pieces around the face are my favorite part. Ask to leave those out if you're trying a similar style.
pinned curls and pearl-like accents
Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous curly updo. I love the little pearl-like accents tucked between the loops!
The swept front pieces and loose side tendrils finish it off.
Save this one if you want a dressier look without adding red or pink.
