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14 Prettiest Date-Night Hairstyles

From romantic curls to sexy, tousled waves, the most gorgeous ways to make a stunning first (or 40th) impression

by Allie Flinn | 1 COMMENT

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If You Want: A Romantic Look "Romantic-looking hair is all about texture and movement," says Nelson Chan, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Nelson J Salon in Beverly Hills.

To get a romantic style with tons of texture and volume, he recommends curling unwashed hair (this helps the style last longer) using hot rollers or a large curling iron. Use a texturizing spray, like Living Proof Instant Texture Mist, before and after you style your hair. If your hair is fine, backcomb it for extra texture, says Chan. Leave it at that, or push hair back with an embellished headband for a pretty touch.

Photo: SEE NEXT PAGE: A Romantic Style for Short Hair

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Hot date? You've probably already planned your outfit, down to your killer, confidence-boosting stilettos and your on-trend box clutch. But a date-night ensemble is about so much more than just the clothes you wear. (Read: Don't leave your hair until the last minute). We'd even argue that your hairstyle is more important than whether you don an LBD or leather leggings -- try picturing ratty gym hair with a sleek, skin-baring jumpsuit and you'll see why. Hair sets the mood for your entire ensemble.

So we're playing matchmaker to help you find your perfect date-night hairstyle. Whether you're going for romantic, sexy, flirty, mysterious, laid-back or glam, we've got the hairstyle inspiration. Bonus: We got tips for both long and short hair from Nelson Chan, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Nelson J Salon in Beverly Hills, and Jesse Montana, stylist at Meche Salon in Beverly Hills. Get ready to stun.

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Living Proof Instant Texture Mist

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Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray

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Leonor Greyl Éclat Naturel

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