Quick DATE Nite! Hair Do's

These three date-night hairstyles—complete with easy prep steps—are sure to turn heads.

Contrary to popular belief, curls are super adaptable to just about any hairstyle—transforming them just takes a few key steps (and the right products!). So when I’m prepping for a big date—whether it’s a casual outing or a fancy dinner—I always have a few fun, trendy ideas in my back pocket. Here are three of my favorite date-night looks, and how to get them.

Date: Sports event

Hair look: Cornrow braids 

Sure, cornrow braids have been around forever (I’ve personally been rocking them since childhood), but the look has been resurrected in a big way lately, and it’s the perfect blend of casual and trendy for a sports event. Here’s what to do:

• Step 1: Start off with freshly washed hair that’s still damp. I love to use Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Curl Nourish Shampoo and Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Curl Nourish Conditioner—the sulfate-free formulas don’t strip curls of their moisture and help strands stay smooth and well-defined.
• Step 2: Part hair straight down the middle, dividing into two equal sections.
• Step 3: Subdivide each side into two smaller sections. There should be a total of four sections, two on each side.
• Step 4: Apply Garnier Fructis Curl Stretch Loosening Pudding to elongate curls and moisturize hair.
• Step 5: Cornrow braid each section straight back.
• Step 6: Lay down edges and apply setting spray to tame flyaways and finish the look.

Date: Dinner date

Hair look: Half up, half down

Whenever I go out with my boyfriend, this is my go-to style because he loves it and so do I—it keeps my hair out of my face while I eat but still allows me the option of showing off my curls. The steps are pretty straightforward:

• Step 1: Start with hair in its naturally curly state or in an old braid or twist out.
• Step 2: Apply a small amount of Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioning Cream to make hair more pliable.
• Step 3: Part hair horizontally with a comb, from ear to ear.
• Step 4: Tie front half of hair into a high ponytail.
• Step 5: Fluff the back of hair and apply a holding spray to keep the front in place.

Date: Girls’ date night

Hair look: Curly pineapple

Sometimes, my curls just don’t want to cooperate—in these instances, I like to throw my hair up into a curly pineapple (a high ponytail). It’s a curly girl’s best friend when it comes to maintaining corkscrews overnight, but it can also pass for a cute updo to go on a laid-back date with my besties.

• Step 1: Start with stretched curls.
• Step 2: Apply Garnier Fructis Curl Renew Reactivating Milk Spray, which instantly redefines curls, keeping them frizz-free, soft and shiny.
• Step 3: Turn head upside down and put hair into a high loose ponytail—wrap the hair tie around hair until it’s firmly secure.

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