Ah, date night. The mere mention can send a flutter through your heart and a panic through your schedule. The thing is, while we’ve mastered many things, the art of getting ready for a spontaneous rendezvous still eludes even the most organized among us.
So if you’re looking for quick and easy hairstyles that will have you looking fabulous in no time, here’s our top pick of last-minute date night looks.
The Glam Updo
This elegant hairstyle is perfect for a fancy dinner or a night out on the town with your significant other, giving you a last-minute upgrade that’s sure to impress. Here’s how to achieve this look:
What you’ll need:
- Hairbrush
- Hair donut
- Bobby pins
- Hair tie
- Clear elastic
Steps:
- You’re going to want to start with fairly straight hair, but it’s fine if it has a little wave.
- Smooth the hair out by brushing through it then gather it up on top of your head into a high ponytail.
- Pull the ponytail up as high as possible then secure it with a hair tie.
- Once your pony is in place, pull out a section of hair that’s about half an inch wide.
- Take the larger section of hair and pull it through the center of the hair donut.
- Take the ends of hair sticking up wrap them around the hair donut and use your thumbs to tuck them in the center.
- Then just keep rolling down so you end up with a big voluminous bun.
- Braid the small section you left out. Go with a traditional braid if you’d like something simple or do a fishtail braid if you have a little time.
- Secure the braid with a clear elastic.
- Take the braided piece, wrap it around the bun, and then use a bobby pin to keep it all in place.
Once you’re finished, you’ll be left with a glam makeup look that would go great with red lips and a subtle cat eye.
Soft and Girly Curls
This versatile hairstyle offers a romantic and feminine vibe, making it ideal for both daytime and evening dates.
What you’ll need:
- Hairspray
- Brush
- Reverse curling wand
- Bobby pins
Steps:
- Spray your hair with hairspray, including your hands so you can get into areas the spray can’t reach.
- Brush through your hair to make sure everything is evenly distributed.
- Figure out where you want your parting to be and then take a reverse curling wand and wrap sections around it. This creates a tighter curl on top and a gradually looser curl at the bottom which creates a cool look.
- Run your fingers through the curls to soften them.
- Once you’re done curling, run your fingers through the hair to make everything nice and bouncy, and then follow up with some hairspray.
You can leave it here or create a little twist:
- Grab a little front section of hair and twist it. As you’re twisting it, grab other pieces of hair and pull them into the twist. This is kind of like when you’re French braiding and you have to pull in sections of hair, only today we’re putting a little twist on it.
- Once you’ve run out of hair to grab, just twist to the bottom and secure it into place with a bobby pin. Try to tuck the bobby pins under your hair so you don’t see them.
This hairstyle is perfect for a romantic daytime date because it’s ultra-feminine, and it’d look great paired with a girly pink lip gloss.
Vibey High Ponytail
This look is “effortlessly chic” and is ideal for a polished and put-together outfit.
What you’ll need:
- Comb
- Scrunchie
- Slicking brush
- Hair gel or styling hairspray
- Hair tie
- Hair clips
- Straightener
Steps:
- Create a sleek middle part.
- Comb your hair back then section it in half.
- Make two more parts, each an inch from your hairline, connecting down to your ears.
- Tie the two front sections together with a scrunchie.
- Grab a slicking brush and lightly wet it to get that sleek look.
- Brush your hair upwards and make sure to do the back as well.
- Flip your head upside down to collect all the hair to the top of your head, and continue brushing until your ponytail is nice and sleek.
- Apply some styling hairspray to keep everything in place.
- Remove the scrunchie from the front sections.
- Part the front hair in the middle again.
- Use the wet slicking brush to smooth the hair down the sides.
- Pin whatever hair is left over at the back of your head, because when you let the ponytail down, it’ll cover the back of the head anyway.
- Grab a straightener and flick the ends of your ponytail for added style.
To prep your hair for this style, consider a coconut hair mask to ensure your hair is healthy and moisturized before applying heat.
Ready to Turn Heads?
With these simple yet stunning hairstyles, you’ll be ready to dazzle your date faster than you can say “reservation for two.” With a little practice, you’ll be able to create these looks in no time, leaving you more time to focus on enjoying your date.
