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How to Draw Long Hair

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Hair makes the portrait! Learn to draw gorgeous long flowing hair — the hairline, the big outer shape, strand curves and shine bands that make it look silky.

Draw the head oval.

Draw the head oval.

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Tip: use the arrow keys or swipe to move between steps.

All Steps at a Glance

  1. How to Draw Long Hair — step 1

    Step 1: Draw the head oval.

  2. How to Draw Long Hair — step 2

    Step 2: Add the center line and the eye line.

  3. How to Draw Long Hair — step 3

    Step 3: Draw the soft jaw and chin.

  4. How to Draw Long Hair — step 4

    Step 4: Draw simple eyes with dark pupils.

  5. How to Draw Long Hair — step 5

    Step 5: Add brows, a tiny nose and lips.

  6. How to Draw Long Hair — step 6

    Step 6: Draw the curved hairline.

  7. How to Draw Long Hair — step 7

    Step 7: Draw the big flowing hair shape around the head.

  8. How to Draw Long Hair — step 8

    Step 8: Add the middle part line.

  9. How to Draw Long Hair — step 9

    Step 9: Draw strand curves on the left side.

  10. How to Draw Long Hair — step 10

    Step 10: Draw strand curves on the right side.

  11. How to Draw Long Hair — step 11

    Step 11: Add silky shine bands.

  12. How to Draw Long Hair — step 12

    Step 12: Soften the hair ends — then erase the guides!

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