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Romantic Ringlets

As V-Day approaches, these sexy and sweet celeb dos will inspire your perfect date night style.
By Crystal G. Martin · Updated October 27, 2020
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Adepero Oduye

The Twelve Years a Slave starlette rocked a full top knot on the red carpet. If your top knot lacks volume, insert a sock bun that matches your hair shade.

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Condola Rashad

The Broadway actress swept her curls up into a romantic chignon for the opening of Romeo and Juliet in NYC.

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Corrine Bailey Rae

Recreate Corrine’s simple updo with a tuck and roll toward the nap of the neck. Leave one side of your curls free.

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04
Thandie Newton

This side-swept style is an easy, chic go-to. Gather hair into a low side bun and pull a few curls loose to romanticize the look.

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05
Yaya Dacosta

Dacosta looked lovely in a modern take on the pompadour.

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Sleek and Straight

Thandie Newton’s wind-tousled blow out looks chic and sexy.

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Pretty Messy

Leona Lewis wears a perfectly imperfect top knot that would instantly pull together a sexy LBD look.

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Half Up

This playful half-up style is an easy do for a night on the town.

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