How to Draw Hair - Male & Female Ultimate Tutorial

Overview

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Dive into a comprehensive 33-minute tutorial on drawing six diverse hairstyles for both male and female characters. Master a seven-step process that breaks down complex hair structures into manageable techniques. Learn to draw heads, create hairlines, outline hair shapes, visualize flow, simplify forms, understand lighting, and add intricate details. Explore specific techniques for rendering gray hair, creating interesting textures, and adding depth to your drawings. Practice with three male and three female hairstyles, gaining insights on parting lines, stroke thickness, and overlapping elements. Conclude with a summary of the entire process and accept a drawing challenge to reinforce your newly acquired skills.

Syllabus

Intro:
Male hairstyle #1:
Step 1 - Draw a head:
Step 2 - Draw the hairline:
Step 3 - Draw an outline:
Step 4 - Visualize the flow:
Step 5 - Break things down into simple shapes:
Step 6 - Understand/plan out the lighting:
Step 7 - Add the details:
Drawing gray hair:
Boring vs. Interesting hair:
Male hairstyle #2:
Male hairstyle #3:
Female hairstyle #1:
Step 1 - Draw a head:
Step 2 - Draw the hairline:
Step 2.1 - Draw the parting line:
Step 3 - Draw an outline:
Step 4 - Visualize the flow:
Step 5 - Break things down into simple shapes:
Overlapping example:
Step 6 - Understand/plan out the lighting:
Step 7 - Add the details:
Stroke thickness:
How to add depth:
Female hairstyle #2:
Female hairstyle #3:
SUMMARY of the whole process:
My challenge to you: