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27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine's Day Look

Turn up the volume! 
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020

February 14 is just around the corner and while your dinner reservations for Valentine’s Day are TBD, we’ve already rounded up hot hair inspiration that’s sure to turn up the heat.

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When it comes to sexy hairstyles, there’s nothing more alluring than a mane of voluptuous curls. So this Valentine’s Day, don’t settle for boring coifs. Take a cue from these curly haired celebs for mane moments that pop!  

While these glamorous locks aren’t practical for every day styling, they’re perfect for bringing out your inner seductress and mesmerizing your valentine. Get ready to add some va-va-voom with the sultry and romantic styles we love.

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Valentine’s Day Hair Inspiration
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
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Curly Updo
For a show stopping updo, Janelle Monae’s curly ponytail is it.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Andrew Toth
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Fab Fro
Yara Shahidi’s curly afro is giving us old school glamour vibes.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Jon Kopaloff
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Big and Sexy
Zendaya’s look is perfect for girl who loves volume and conjuring up that ’90s kind of love.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Jon Kopaloff
05
Jessica Rabbit
Tika Sumpter adds a twist to coveted Jessica Rabbit hair by adding a pump to her over the shoulder romance curls.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
John Sciulli
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Larger Than Life Coils
Go for a protective style like Kerry Washington and keep warm in larger than life tresses.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
JB Lacroix
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Cute Coils
Taraji’s cute coils are perfect for a fun date with you and your Valentine.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Jason LaVeris
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Big Curls
If anyone can bring on the volume, it’s singer Kelis. She’s known for rocking big sexy hair and these natural curls are the perfect size for sizzling up February 14th.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Jason LaVeris
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Messy Waves

Karrueche Tran’s unkempt waves are perfect for a spontaneous date night.

27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Paul Archuleta
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Curlylicious
Beyoncé’s shoulder length ombre curls will have your feeling like your best version of Sasha Fierce.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
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Bold and Beautiful
Kerry Washington’s spiral curls and side swept bangs are pretty and perfect.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Kevin Mazur
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Pretty and Popping
The face you make when you know your curls are popping! Just ask Vivica Fox!
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Allen Berezovsky
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Loose Curls
Slay Valentine’s Day with Tyra Banks’ super sexy loose curls and don’t forget to pose for the camera.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Brad Barket
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Blonde Bombshell
If you’ve got love on the brain, set Valentine’s Day off with this super sexy curly blond bob, a la Rihanna.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Dan MacMedan
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Voluminous Bob
Take a seat at the table in a Solange-inspired bob with bangs.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Ben Gabbe
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Mermaid Waves
Pump up the volume in your straight strands by adding thick waves, like Naomie Harris.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Steve Granitz
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Wet and Wavy
You can never go wrong with loose curls just past the shoulder. Just ask Serayah!
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
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Long Hair, Don’t Care
Transform into a red carpet goddess like Laverne Cox with bold blonde waves.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Steve Granitz
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Textured Bob
Even if you’re working with super short hair, you can still use a styling wand to create added volume, a la Taraji P. Henson.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Steve Granitz
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Braided To The Back
Spice up your afro by copying Uzo Aduba’s braids in the front.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Albert L. Ortega
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Bouncy Curls
Simone Missick’s shoulder length curls are perfect for a night on the town.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Michael Stewart
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Teased Tresses
Go big or go home like Tracee Ellis Ross by teasing out your coils and curls.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Jon Kopaloff
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Bold Bob
Andra Day’s bob is sexy and sassy.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Jason LaVeris
24
Bouncy and Beautiful Curls
Mariah Carey’s soft cascading curls will have you looking like the ultimate dream lover.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
D Dipasupil
25
Long and Lovely
Ciara is the queen of long hair, so leave it to her to show us how to amp up long locks for a hot Valentine’s Day look.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
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Fresh and Fierce
Jurnee Smollett-Bell’s free-falling curls are the perfect do for a casual night out.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Gabriel Olsen
27
Wrapped In Love
Secure your big curls in a head wrap and go makeup free for a night in with bae.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Brad Barket
28
Pineapple Realness
Pull your hair up into a voluminous pineapple style like Kellee Stewart.
27 Bold and Romantic Celeb Hairstyles That May Inspire Your Valentine’s Day Look
Araya Diaz
TOPICS:  Holiday Hair
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