How to Draw Hair Ideas and Step-by-Step Tutorials

If you want to learn how to draw hair, I hope the step-by-step drawing tutorials will teach you how to do so.

When you sketch, your drawing doesn’t have to be perfect. The purpose of your sketches is to get your ideas out quickly. Don’t worry about erasing or trying to ensure everything is just right. Your primary focus should be getting your ideas out uninterrupted.

In this post, you’ll find step-by-step tutorials on how to draw hair and even how to color hair. I’ve also included pictures of hair illustrations that you can use for inspiration.

Curly Hairstyles

CURLY HAIR STYLES
Credit: masantei

I love the different curly hairstyles used here. I also love how they include individual closeups of the curls.

Step-by-Step Bangs

STEP-BY-STEP BANGS TUTORIAL
Credit: yoaihime

Yoai makes great step-by-step hair tutorials. This tutorial shows you how to draw different types of bangs.

More Bangs

ADDITIONAL BANGS TUTORIAL
Credit: yoaihime

Here’s part two of the bangs tutorial by Yoai. Here you’ll find even more easy-to-follow tutorials for drawing bangs.

Step-by-Step Curly Styles

STEP-BY-STEP CURLY STYLES TUTORIAL
Credit: yoaihime

Yoai does it again with another fun and helpful tutorial. This one shows you how to draw four different types of curls.

Anime Hairstyles

ANIME HAIRSTYLES
Credit: art_feature_fox

This tutorial features a variety of cute anime-style hair ideas. All of these hairstyles are super cute and would be fun to sketch.

How to Color Hair

HOW TO COLOR HAIR WITH GIRL
View the full tutorial on how to color hair.

In this quick visual tutorial, you’ll learn how to color hair in your illustrations. Click the link underneath the photo to view the full tutorial.

Straight and Wavy Hair for Men

STRAIGHT AND WAVY HAIR FOR MEN
Credit: eafrns

This drawing is perfect if you’re looking for straight or wavy hairstyles for men. It also lets you know the different hair types for each style (for example, 1A or 2C).

Straight and Wavy Hair for Women

STRAIGHT AND WAVY HAIR FOR WOMEN
Credit: eafrns

This drawing is perfect if you’re looking for straight or wavy hair ideas for women. It also lets you know the different hair types for each style (for example, 1A or 2C).

How to Paint Hair

HOW TO PAINT HAIR TUTORIAL
Credit: adesignerlife_

If you’ve been wondering how to paint hair, this tutorial is for you. If you’ve never tried painting hair, give it a try. It adds something unique to the hairstyle.

How to Draw Curly Hair

HOW TO DRAW CURLY HAIR TUTORIAL
View the full tutorial on how to draw curly hair.

Here’s a quick five-step tutorial that teaches you how to draw curly hair. Click the link below the picture to access the full tutorial.

Manga Female Hair Styles

Manga Female Hair Styles Drawing
Credit: Naschi

Explore various manga female hairstyles with this reference sheet. The artist behind this sketch teaches others how to draw amazing manga art. Be sure to check out more of their work.

Basic Female Hairstyles

basic hairstyles manga anime
Credit: Naschi

With these different hairstyles, you can create the personality of your manga character. The hair can play a big part in making them appear shy, cute, confident, and more.

How to Add Volume to Hair

HOW TO ADD VOLUME TO HAIR
Credit: my.art.tutorials

The artist states that if the hair isn’t wet, it should have volume. This tutorial shows you how to add volume to your hairstyles.

With and Without Bangs

HAIR WITH AND WITHOUT BANGS
Credit: jaminjayz

This quick tutorial gives tips on drawing certain hairstyles with or without bangs, including making it look like the hair is behind the ear.

Three Hair Tutorials

THREE HAIR TUTORIALS
Credit: drawing_reference

This sketch page shows you three different hairstyles and gives step-by-step visuals on achieving each look easily.

Sleek Ponytail with Bangs

GIRL WITH SLEEK PONYTAIL WITH BANGS
Credit: artworkbygabrielle

I love the look of the sketch and how the hair comes together in the final drawing. By the end of this tutorial, you, too, will have mastered the sleek ponytail with bangs.

Straight and Curly

STRAIGHT AND CURLY  HAIR
Credit: how.to.draw.anime.and.manga

This tutorial shows you how to draw a modern straight and curly hairstyle for both men and women.

Side Ponytail

SIDE PONYTAIL HAIRSTYLES
Credit: how.to.draw.anime.and.manga

This tutorial teaches you how to make a cute side ponytail. I think the bow makes a great addition to this look.

How to Draw Hair from Real-Life Reference

HOW TO DRAW HAIR FROM REAL LIFE REFERENCE
View the full tutorial on how to draw hair from a reference.

In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw hair from a real-life reference (such as a photo of yourself or a friend). Click the link at the bottom of this photo to see the full tutorial.

How to Draw Men’s Hair

HOW TO DRAW MEN'S HAIR
View the full tutorial on how to draw men’s hair.

If you want to know how to draw this men’s hairstyle, click the credit link below the photo to see the quick and easy tutorial.

Blowing in the Wind

HAIR BLOWING IN THE WIND
Credit: how.to.draw.anime.and.manga

These quick sketches show you how to draw hair that looks like it’s blowing in the wind. There’s also an extra tutorial that features a ponytail style with bangs.

Cute Haircuts for Boys

CUTE HAIRCUTS FOR BOYS
Credit: carliannecreates

This isn’t a tutorial, but it does provide you with lots of hairstyle ideas for boys. I love the wide variety of hairstyles drawn here.

Cute Hairstyles for Girls

CUTE HAIRSTYLES FOR GIRLS
Credit: carliannecreates

Again, this isn’t a tutorial, but it does provide you with lots of hairstyle ideas for girls. The hairstyles drawn here are super cute!

Long Hair with Braid

LONG HAIR WITH BRAID
View the full tutorial on how to draw long hair with a braid.

If you want to learn how to draw this cute hairstyle, click the link below this photo to see the full tutorial. It’s a quick six-step tutorial you don’t want to miss.

Drawing hair takes practice, but with these step-by-step tutorials, you’re well on your way to creating beautiful and realistic drawings.

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Hello! I'm Tiffany, a crochet pattern designer and creator of the Crochet Project Planner. Crafting has always been an integral part of who I am. It’s how I express myself and make something beautiful out of seemingly ordinary materials.