How to Draw Kawaii Hair
In this drawing lesson, you will explore how to create kawaii hair. To keep things ultra simple we will focus only on drawing hair. You will learn various techniques that will help you understand the shapes and styles associated with this cute art form. The lesson is designed to take about thirty minutes, giving you enough time to practice and refine your skills.
By focusing on the details and structure of kawaii hair, you will gain a better understanding of how to represent different hairstyles in your drawings. Whether you choose to keep your artwork as a line drawing or add color later, the emphasis will be on developing your drawing abilities.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers (you choose)
- Black Marker (optional)
Get ready to create an adorable kawaii hairstyle that will make your drawings shine! As you work through this lesson, you’ll discover how to shape and style hair in a way that captures the charm of kawaii art. Once you’ve finished your drawing, if you want to enhance the look, consider using a thin black marker to trace over your pencil lines. This will give your artwork a nice, bold outline that really stands out. Enjoy the process of bringing your kawaii hair to life and have fun experimenting with different styles!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Head
Start with a curved line to form the base of the head.
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Add the Bangs
Form the straight-cut bangs across the forehead.
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Form the Side Bangs
On both sides of the head, draw long, pointy side bangs that reach past the cheeks. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Attach the Ears
Outline the curved shape of the ears, slightly tucked behind the side bangs.
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Outline the Crown of the Head
Above the bangs, draw a large curved line to outline the crown of the head.
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Form the Ribbon Hairties
Form the ribbon hairties attached to thd sides of the head.
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Add the Ribbon Ends
Add the ends of the ribbons dangling below the tied part.
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Draw the Pigtails
Form the long, wavy pigtails extending from each ribbon.
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Color the Kawaii Hair Drawing
First, use a soft peach color for the skin. Next, shade the ribbon hairties light blue. Fill in the hair with a pastel pink tone. Then, add in hints of peach at the tips of the pigtails to create a soft gradient effect.
How to Draw Kawaii Hair PDF Download
Check out the resource below! It has all the drawing steps along with some extra goodies like a coloring book page. You can either preview or download the PDF to keep it handy for later!
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