All The Inspo You Need For Your Valentine's Day Hairstyle

Cottagecore had us dusting our flour-laden hands on apron dresses while Googling the best sourdough kneading techniques, the Dark Academia aesthetic found us thrifting for vintage spectacles and loafers as if we were about to hit the halls of Harvard in the 1900s, and regencycore inspired us to practice our best breathing techniques for dancing in corsets. But out of all the fashion themes we've seen in recent years, it seems to be rom-com core that keeps knocking at our doors time and time again. Rom-com core is inspired by fashions of the '90s and 2000s leading romantic comedy ladies — think Renée Zellweger's claw clips in "Bridget Jones's Diary," or Keira Knightley's newsboy cap in "Love Actually."

Since rom-com core is so closely related to all things love, there's arguably no better time to incorporate that old-school romance feeling than on Valentine's Day. Whether you're spending the day with your boo or you plan on having the ultimate Galentine's Day bash, channeling your inner 2000s main-character vibe can make this holiday 10 times more fun. And what better way to do this than with a soft and romantic hairstyle? We went and tracked down some of the best ideas for your upcoming Valentine's Day hair so you didn't have to, so go ahead and pop in an old "You've Got Mail" DVD, fire up some Norah Jones tracks, and don't be afraid to play around with your look this year.

The look of synchronizing waves is a style borrowed from '40s Hollywood glamour, and it's a hairdo that will truly never go out of style. You can opt to do this style just on its own, but we think the added pearl clips really give it that '90s look we know and love.

The 1960s' voluminous silhouettes made a massive comeback in the '90s, so it wasn't rare to see our favorite ladies in film with styles like this. Of course, with '90s fashions en vogue right now, high ponytails are trending just as much now as they did back then. You can choose to rock this pony with all the hair on top pulled back, or with a swooped bang like the stunning look above.

As difficult as this adorable heart bun looks to pull off, it actually couldn't be any easier! First, simply curl your hair with a wand. Then, pull the top half of your hair back, separating it down the middle into two equal sections, and tie each section with a mini elastic. Take one of the ponytails, twist it two or three times, and then wrap it into the shape of the top of the heart. Repeat those steps with the other half, and then bring both end sections together and tie them with another elastic.

A wavy bob is sexy, timeless, and flirty enough to make any Valentine of yours blush. TikTokker @Intisareleanor effortlessly slays this look, sharing that the unit is the Outre EveryWear Synthetic HD Lace Front Wig – EVERY 9 on Amazon. With the style already handled for you, all you have to do is throw on the unit and walk out the door — an immediate time saver.

Low buns are perhaps the easiest bun to create, all while adding a really soft and pleasant girl-next-door vibe. We love the low-cut back of the tank that pairs so beautifully with this braided bun because it allows some skin to take center stage, which really amplifies the sexiness even more.

The blowout was a major staple of the '90s and 2000s, but anyone who's ever tried to attempt one knows the pain your arm muscles have to endure during and afterward. According to Instagrammer @iluvsarahii, all she used in order to create this look was a curling iron, a paddle brush, and some volumizing texture spray. We'd say it looks just like a blowout — who knew?

If you're not up for an all-out hairstyle this year, accessorizing with cute clips is a great way to remain festive but not have to spend too much time in the hair department. These candy heart clips add some color to any look, and you could even make them yourself with your own sayings if you're a DIYer.

In the late '90s and early 2000s, just about every girl and woman owned a claw clip, it was simply the vibe of the time. We love how this version incorporates both a little bit of Barbiecore with a little bit osf romantic Valentine's Day — a combination you can't go wrong with this year.

Some of us like to aim for really unique looks with our hair. If that sounds like you, this stamped look could be a great option for you this year. In order to achieve this look, Instagrammer Georgie Maisey shares that she used index cards to cut out heart shapes. Then, sandwiching the cards around a section of hair, she used a flat iron to then "stamp" the shapes into the hair.

Daring and bold are just a couple of words to define this look. We absolutely love the red heart jewels, but really, you could do regular diamond shapes and colors, too. Either way, when purchasing the stickers you'll want to ensure that you select an assortment of sizes. This way, you can start with smaller ones near your face and work your way up to bigger ones as you move further back.