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Getting ready for a big date can send even the most composed ladies into spasms of panic when pulling together the perfect look. You want the nearly impossible combination of sexy, demure, fierce and playful. With your plans for the night in mind, pulling together the right style can be quick and simple, leaving plenty of time to try on as many outfits as you need.
Loose Curls
A few hours in curlers and a finishing shine spray are all you need for a casual, sexy mass of curls. Go easy on product so you have luscious locks that can be touched. Use this look for a long night out, because you won’t have to worry about loose pins or complicated touch ups. Half of the fun is letting you hair get a little mussed, knowing that it will still look as good as when you started.
Sleek and Straight
Stick-straight hair isn’t for everyone, but if you can rock the look as well as Jennifer Aniston does, this could be for you. This sleek style works with any length of hair. With severely straight locks, make sure to soften the rest of the look with pearly makeup and flirty accessories so you don’t come off too strict and severe.
Messy Ponytail
Blake Lively is the queen of the messy pony. This look is perfect for a low-maintenance ‘do that says “I’m ready for anything.” Loosen up the front of the ponytail and let a few strands fall loose. This choice is perfect for a round of mini golf or any sports-related outing.
Loose Bun
The perfect date-night bun is a little tricky, but you can pull it off by remembering to keep things loose. Avoid the strict school-marm coil. Instead, wind your hair loosely in a romantic bun at the nape of your neck. Pull a few strands forward and curl them around your face.
Elegant Ponytail
The ponytail gets a bad rap as a style that’s casual only. However, a sleek ponytail can take you from an elegant restaurant to a live show without skipping a beat. Curl your hair first in large rollers for a ponytail with real body. Finish the look by wrapping a strand of your hair over the hair tie to conceal it.
Partly Pinned
A hairstyle with a couple of well-placed pins will see you through your date with just the right touch of romance. Pull back a lock of hair from one or both sides of your face. Gently twist the piece of hair for a flirty touch and pin it above and behind your ear with a decorative bobby pin.
Braided Back
A couple well-placed braids are a quick and simple way to bring flair to any style. Use a French braid on either side of the head, leading back into a messy bun for a playful, pulled together look that’s great for a game of golf or a family dinner. Use two small braids pulling the sides back for a sweet twist on the simple half-up hairdo.
Casual Updo
Done well, the casual updo is just the right combination of messy, casual, flirty and fun. Pull the hair away from the face very loosely, and use an assortment of bobby pins and braids to secure the strands on your head. In the back, make a French twist with the ends left loose to curl around the style.
Sleek Twist
When you’re headed out for filet mignon and a pricey night on the town, you need to look as elegant as your evening agenda. Pull your hair back from you face neatly and secure it in the back with a French twist or knot. Add a jeweled clip for a finishing touch with just the right amount of sparkle.
Beachy Waves
If you’re headed to the park, state fair, bonfire or boardwalk, a messy “I just got out of bed to come here” look can be completely appropriate. Scrunch damp hair as it dries and use texturizing spray for sexy, beachy waves. Tie on a bright headband for a touch of color, or leave it bare and beautiful.
