Valentine's Day is coming up, which means love is in the air — and in the hair! A pink, white, andĀ red outfit is a festive way to celebrate the holiday. But a fun Valentine's Day-inspired hairdo will set a look over the top and help kids feel extra special (and combat the "why is there school on a holiday?" blues). We've gathered unique heart-inspired hairstyles that are super easy to pull off and can be done in minutes — because who wants to start off Valentine's Day with tears or by missing the bus?Ā
Instagram is full of amazing, intricate looks for just about every special occasion. But what looks great on a phone can wind up looking tacky or cartoonish in real life. And no one wants to promise their child a festive Valentine's Day hairdo only to realize it's too complicated to pull off that morning.Ā
Keeping Valentine's Day hair simple (but still totally cute) is the key to finding the balance between helping kids feel good about themselves and not drawing so much attention from classmates that they can't focus on their schoolwork. All it takes is some small hair bands (try pink, red, or white for extra Valentine's flair!) and the ability to form a ponytail. Bonus points if braiding is also part of a mom's skill set, but it's not a hard and fast requirement for a cute Love Day style.Ā Ā
From heart-shapedĀ half ponys so easy they can be pulled together while waiting in the drop-off line to fantastic heart-inspired braids that look like they came from a salon, check out these Valentine's Day hairstylesĀ for kids for some sweet hair inspiration.
Heartfelt Pigtails
Give a basic pigtail look some holiday love by flipping the tails into themselves (use a finger to make a space against the head under the elastic and pull the tail through) and splittingĀ each one in two. Gather the tails together underneath to make cute hearts.
Braid Love
With colorful beads and a festive part, this protective style is perfect for Valentine's Day or any day of the year!
Simple Heart
Need a Valentine's Day hairstyle that can be pulled together in less than five minutes? Flip a half ponytail through itself, then gather the ends with a separateĀ elastic to create a heart. Look — there's still time for breakfast.
Chain of Hearts
These reverse hearts are a pretty look for kids with long hair. To create them, start with a small ponytail at the crown of the head and work downward. Split the tail of the pony above over the next one to combine with the pony below.
Sweetheart Bun
Small braidsĀ and a heart-shaped part help make this sleek bun festive.
Heart Crown
Pulling hair to the top of the head and braiding down each side creates a pretty heart look that seems intricate but comes together fast.
Tiny Heart
Even squirmy toddlers can have trendy hair for the holiday. Loop their tiny pony onto itself and split to form two sides of a heart.
Hipster Heart
This side part heart requires only two small braids and is proof that kids these days are cooler than we ever were.
Tri-Heart
A simple heart-shaped part takes this tri-braid look from every day to Valentine's Day.
One-Heart Ponytail
For those whose hair talents don't extend beyond a basic braid, here's an easy way to help kids look fierce and festive.
Tied With a Bow
Two small braided half buns can be Valentine's Day ready with the help of a pretty pink or red bow.
Beaded Beauty
This protective hairstyle has a heart-shaped part for some Valentine's flair.
Pretty In Pink
This intricate hairstyle is actually easy to pull off. Section the top half of hair into three, then braid the outside sections and feed through the center braid and pin to form the top of a heart. Pink hairspray adds extra fun!
Soulmates
This twining hearts look only seems complicated. Form two small ponytails and flip them upward through themselves. Then wind each tail into two parts and overlap them to make two interlocking hearts.
Blooming Beauty
Short on time in the mornings? A heart-shaped part and fancy bow make it easy to get Valentine's Day-inspired hair in a flash.
Falling Heart
When time is short, colored elastics are a mom's best friend. Make a pony with the hair from the crown, then flip it into itself and bind the ends to form a small heart. Pull the rest of the hair back using colored bands.
Reverse Heart
Anyone who can do a braid can put together this special look. Just start the braids facing each other, then work around and down the side of the head to make a heart. Super cute!
Waterfall heart
This impressive waterfall heart is one for master braiders. Form a pony, leaving a crown of hair loose around the edges. Starting at the top, braid either side using hair from both the pony and the crown until they connect at the bottom.
Triple Heart
For kids who do well sitting still for hair time, this triple heart look is sure to impress. Gather the outside hair from both sides into a pony, flip it upward and separateĀ each side into three braids to form hearts. Pink hair spray sends the look over the top!
Hearts on Hearts
Take advantageĀ of the fact that kids' hair loves to stick up with this cute double heart side pony.
