Dos & Don'Ts: How To Draw Realistic Hair Easy For Beginners Step By Step | Art Drawing Tutorial

Posted on 03 June, 2017
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Hey guys! In this drawing hair tutorial I'm going to talk about do's and don'ts when it comes to drawing realistic hair! I will show you how to draw realistic hair for beginners easy step by step so you know how to draw different hairstyles like wavy, straight & long / short hair so you can create your own realistic hair drawings! Thumbs up for more drawing tutorials & Dos & DON'Ts videos!

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[ Instructor ], Hey guys Today, I'm finally back with another dos and don'ts video, and this time I will talk about how to draw realistic hair step by step for beginners that are interested in learning, how to draw hair more realistically or just want to improve their Skills, a little. For this tutorial, I'm going to create three different styles straight wavy and short, so you guys have some variety in case you're interested in one of the hair styles., The first huge! Don'T that I notice a lot when it comes to drawing the hair. Isn'T only the hair itself, but the actual shape of the head. A lot of times. We tend to only focus on the face, shape and start drawing the hair immediately, while completely neglecting the upper part of the head, which ends up being too flat., And this happened to me all the time before someone told me that and made me realize. Oh, this is why my drawings looked weird.. So don't worry guys it's about practicing and learning.. The reason why that happens is that we not only forget about the head shape, which is usually higher on the top, as we think, but also about the fact that hair has a certain thickness or volume.. It means that the hair isn't just glued to the head. It lightly stands as every hair strand makes up a huge amount of hair or a group of hair.. So when we try to draw hair, we have no volume of hair to work with which makes it difficult to follow the flow of the hair as well.. The hair doesn't just hang down. It follows the shape of the head, the shoulders, but also follows the flow of every part of the hair.. If you, for example, have wavy hair the different waves interact and curl into each other, some parts overlap each other. Some parts are getting pushed back and this goes for straight hair as well.. If you have no volume and no proper flow of the hair, it's difficult to add any details and to make it look more realistic. Because then you don't know where to add shadows highlights and the texture of the hair is all over the place. And then the hair ends up looking rather random.. So if you want to improve your hair drawing, I would suggest that you first start with the head shape., Keep in mind that the head is round on top and we will still add some more height to it. Later, when we draw the hair., But this is already an important step and you can still adjust everything later. Next, I will create a few guidelines for the hair by outlining the shape of the different parts or sections of the hair. We want to draw., For example, if you want to draw a fringe or a curl, think about this part as a whole. Think about the shape of it. The volume how it flows pay attention to the face, shape like the round shape of the forehead and things like that., So basically look at what the hair is doing before, starting to draw it. And again, keep in mind that hair strands create a group of hair That has volume., Even if you draw short hair, they still fall into a section of hair that has volume and flows a certain way.. So don't just draw the waves starting from the top and then going downwards, as I showed you in the beginning, but really take time to look at the hair style. You'Re going for. It's great to have a reference, so you can just recreate the shape of the hair in the picture.. For my reference, I used pictures of Emma Stone and Emma Watson because I really love their hair styles.. The next step is to think about the light.. Where does it come from? You can even lightly outline the parts that will be lighter, as these are going to be the areas where the light hits the hair., As hair can lay all over the place. There can be tons of different highlights, so try to focus on the main big highlights.. You can still add more later. So don't worry about that. And now it's time to add the shadows.. What I like to do is I usually start from the roots and work. My way down., So I begin by creating a few lines, starting from the top of a hair section by following the flow of the hair.. I press down the pencil while I start drawing the line, but once I reach the highlight area, I lift the pencil. So the edge of the line gradually fades in., And then I do the same starting from the bottom of the hair strand, I'm currently drawing. And then I go over these highlights and draw a few lines on top following the flow of the hair as well.. Just be connecting a few lines over this highlighted area., Even though this part is lighter. As the light hits this area, there are still a few darker areas as they get less light.. Another tip is draw the lines in one stroke and not back and forth. As this way, you can't really achieve the right flow of the hair and the hair will look like it's wrinkled or something. By the way for the first layer of pencil strokes, I like to use a B pencil., Keep in mind that we don't have to draw Every single hair. We just want to create an illusion of hair strands in this step.. If you draw a fringe or just waves or curls in general, pay attention to the shape of the head and the curve, because, when the hair bends it creates, highlights on top. And, as I said earlier, hair consists not only of single hair strands but also of Small groups of hair., You need to keep in mind that these groups also overlap each other sometimes and cast shadows underneath.. Some parts of the hair lay on top some below and get less light, which makes them look darker.. So if you pay attention to the guide lines you created earlier and your reference, you will see where you need to add more shadows and where to keep the areas lighter.. But when you do all that, don't forget to follow the flow of the hair and be confident with your strokes., Don't think too much where you will place the line., Draw them quickly and lightly, but with confidence., Even if these lines will be out of place from Time to time they will still look 10 times better than wobbly lines at the right place., And this happens all the time to me whenever I start to worry about each line. Just go with the flow and don't think too much. And hair's not perfect anyways. So don't worry. Once you created the first layer of shadows and highlights take a tissue paper and go over the hair to lightly blend everything. In. This way we not only make the hair look more soft, but you also create the midtones of the hair, which are important if you want to make the hair look more realistic. And now it's time to deepen the shadows and create more texture. By going over the areas again. Here, I'm using a three and a five B pencil to make the shadows, darker., Don't forget to press down the pencil and then lift the pencil once you reach the area that you want to highlight.. We still want to keep this area lighter and only add a few darker lines around it.. As I said earlier, we don't need to draw every single hair on the head.. It'S enough to create an illusion.. The key here again is having confident and steady strokes that follow the flow.. Don'T criss cross the lines or something like that. Only if you want to add a few hair strands for details. And don't go back and forth while drawing the lines. Work on one part of the hair at a time and take your time. I find next to drawing eyes. Drawing hair is really relaxing as well.. Once you're happy with the desired result, you can take a tissue paper again and go over the hair again to soften it. And now it's time to add more highlights.. For this step, I'm going to cut off a small piece of my eraser to create a sharp edge.. Now you can use this eraser and erase a few small lines on top of the highlighted areas to create more details and more texture.. You can even create single hair strands that are lighter this way., But don't overdo it.. If you feel like you added too many highlights, you can go over the areas with a pencil and try it again.. You can make the hair look as realistic as you want.. If you want to make it more photorealistic, then you might need to spend a lot more time, drawing the hair. But personally I'm too lazy for that, and I prefer simple designs anyway. And there are tons of ways how to draw hair. So don't feel like you absolutely have to draw it like that. Just have fun practicing and enjoy the process.. I just wanted to share some of my tips for this drawing style, so I really hope this tutorial helped you.. Let me know in the comments below what else you would like to see in this drawing series and be sure to give this video a thumbs up. If you liked it and found it helpful, it would mean a lot to me. If you want to catch up on my other drawing videos that can help you as well check out this playlist right here and if you're new to this channel, don't forget to subscribe. For weekly arts and craft related videos., Thank you so much for watching guys have a wonderful day, and I will see you next week. Bye,

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makoccino: Hey guys! I'm finally back with a Do's and Don'ts video about hair! I really hope it is helpful to you guys! Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up to support this channel and to leave a comment, so we can chat! I will reply to as many comments as I can!! <3

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Shriya Designs: This video was so helpful! I love watching dos and don'ts videos because there's always scope for improvement right?

Haley: This video helped me so much! I was just recently practicing with hair, so the video came just in time! Do you think you could make a video about different types of pencils and what their differences are and what they are good for drawing? Thanks!

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Aye Bellez: FINALLY. This is just the video that I was waiting for. I absolutely love the way you explain things and how you show us exactly what you're doing. I've been so nervous about drawing hair and this makes me much confident. THANK YOU, MAKO!!!

laumaa: This series is amazing! I have improved so much thanks to you! Keep up the amazing work! I even started a art journal where i draw little drawings everyday.

Connie Ostroha: Thank you Mako! Your videos are very helpful. I’m still a long way from getting it right but as you say - practice” will help one to improve!

lee —: Hi Makoccino! From the start, I really really wanted to start making beautiful sketches and portraits. And you have really helped me go through some journeys. A few days ago, I was willing to watch your video on how to make a realistic eye. When I followed and listened to your steps, it looked fantastic! I never knew that I could draw this good or even draw. I had trouble drawing "real" body parts but, when I started practicing and practicing and watching your videos, it got better and better. Last is that you actually don't rush this. Sometimes people just speed it up and I completely get confused. Thank you so so so much for making very good content and helping others achieve their goals. I will always support you!

Iryna G: I was drawing step by step following you and I've got a quite realistic result I never hoped to draw! Everyone asks how much time did I spent before drawing this way, but I did so from the first attempt! Amazing, thank you a lot!

The Adventure Type: Thank you so much for making this video! I was a mess, now the hair I am drawing is like 1000 times better than what I was doing! THANK YOUUUU!

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jemma !!: You are honestly the most helpful youtuber. I have already followed a few of your tutorials for my art folio and it has helped so incredibly much. I have tried to draw hair so many times but it always turns out having no shape or highlights and it just looks like a kids drawing. After I followed this tutorial I made so much progress. You are a life saver! Definitely subscribing :)

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MARINGANTI YASHODHA: A huge thumb's up .Thanks to your videos, I am learning art in the best way possible. Thanks Mako.

Annissandian's Story: Thank you for the tips.. I always struggle with drawing hair so, this video really helps me..

Somansh Lala: thank you for uploading this video. It helped me soo much. Btw I love how relaxing as easy are your videos.

Velociraptor Owl: I'm about a year late to this video but hair has been something I struggled with but I actually drew nice looking hair by following this. So thank you for putting it out it was really helpful

Free Churro • 17 years ago: Mako I would love to see how you sketch certain celebrities, ( selena gomez, emma watson, emma stone, taylor swift, etc..) #storyofmyfailures

Daniele: Love the do and don'ts video, you really help me! And it practices my patience, thank you, thank You! Love you!

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SuperfunGrandma Jenny: This is absolutely beneficial for me as I enjoy sketching! I love this tutorial and thank you for sharing your tips and talents!

Sadia Iqbal: so awesome and realistic...thankyou mako for making such tutorial.these really helps a lot.

Jana _: So helpfull Thx for your amazing videos they're just great. ❤

canter: Thanks so much! i love how you explained it! i could finally draw some decent looking hair

WAKANDAFOREVER: I have been searching for a tutorial that made sense to me and I finally did this will be really helpful in my advanced art classes

Mathis family: WOW! Thank you for another great tutorial

Joy Anne Bulawan: Do: draw some "invisible" lines first on the highlights using an empty pen, or anything a bit sharp. It'll serve as a good highlight. Then add shadows.

Nelli Begg: Thank you so much! your videos are so easy to follow and understand. You are so talented!

rianne: Omg Thank You sooo Much! You saved Me From Being stuck To the Old Style Lately...I love How you draw The shadows..Good Shadings EVERYTHING! ❤

cybernic: very useful. thank you so much for this video.

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Jessica Angela: My drawing is improving thanks to this tutorials! I hope you can make more drawing tutorials

Cxaramel-arrix:D: In my Art class at school we watched your video ☁ It's so amazing it had learnt me how to do great strokes in for the hair thanks

elena: the part where you said that the hair can flow anywhere and there could be highlights anywhere depending on where the light hit it and the flow of the hair really did help me so much! thanks for the info! :3

Tiffany Mallory: Thank you! While this video was short it really helped me and encouraged me to keep going :)

Vicious: Really thank you for this video (and for the rest of your videos)!!❤️ helps me so much, last time you're my favorite youtuber

Mira frogschie: Hey, I think you can draw properly well. I like to draw very much and can draw very well but sometimes I have a few problems and then I look at something from you and I get it mostly immediately. I love all your DOs & DON'Ts. Also, you have a really great voice . What was hard for you to draw, and what is difficult for you to draw today? For me almost everything is simple except for one: shading. I can do this really well but sometimes I have this one problem where I blur the other "strokes" with. Have a nice day.

lieslala 's in the hous: thank you so much this was so helpful

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Kodak: Wow!!!!! This is very helpful for me.Thank you!!!!!

Rita Rauf: Thank you so much! I always lose motivation in drawing when I get to the hair. This definitely helped me a lot

Monty halili: Thank you so much for teaching me how to draw the hair

Savita Pant: Thank you for the support .Now I can draw perfectly

Honey Gomes: Finally A video that's actually helpful and not like the other 'how to draw hair' videos

thedarkeststar: I just discovered your channel and I love it! You explain things so well and I really feel inspired right now. But could you please do a dos and don'ts about drawing curls?lysm

maysoonnk: this video has really helped me with my hair! I always struggle so much!!! thanks and I just subscribed! :)

Viri Garcia: You are really good at drawing! And helpful.

mio!: this is the first hair tutorial that has actually been helpful so thank you

samantha castilho.: Thanks for this video. You draw very good

Areej loves unicorns: You are so motivational and you help make IG extremely easy and you are an amazing drawer

ravi nareddy: THIS IS THE BEST HAIR VIDEO I HAVE EVER SEEN!! Thanks this will totally help me! I also subscribed a couple months ago!

Arpita Bose: Wow I love your tutorial

Khursheed Jahan: That's a great video.. thank you it helped a lot !

momina qureshi: mako these dos and don't videos are so helpful for me.Can you please do a illustration related video please

Arey_ Anna: Been on YouTube for a while learning and this was the most helpful,Thank you.

maricarr nabablit: Can you pls make more of DO'S & DoNT'S episodes cause i find it super duper helpful

Amelia: yay! This is something I always struggle with :-) Also please can you do how to draw a realistic braid?

Muhammad Luqman: Thanks.....it's really helping me to draw hair even better than before....thanks again!

ChimpSimp: Very helpful

sam2eskander Abo Eskander: thanks for lessons, you are brilliant

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Kim: I learned so much from these videos! Maybe you can do a video about drawing a face ❤

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Adarshana: This video is helpful, amazing, inspiring, guiding, non boring, awesome, fabulous, marvelous etc

Estarlina: Wow the second one... I Love that one!!! I think I'll go to the hairstylist with a screenshot of your video and ask them to do that!! Maybe this way they can do it right for once! :D Hahahahahahaha I loved it!!! :D :D

CraftyGamerOnes: SOOO HELPFUL!!!!

Kay: Thank you I have been looking for a video like this for along time. Thanks!!

Adarshana: I would love to see a "how to draw different types of braids" video from you

RS: Thank you so much for posting this video. I really need it. Thanks!!!

Games of Bliss: She inspires me to continue drawing. I stopped 'cause I was kinda bad at it even though my family be like "Whoah! You drew this?!" :l Yes. Yes, I did.

Lisa maria Harmonie: THANK YOU! this helped me so much.

MadzieWolf: omg thank you this helps me understand how to draw hair so much. Im going to try this next time im gonna draw

King Mendes: if you can do a video about how to draw realistic legs. I love your videos! You're amazing! Greetings from Greece!!✨

samaneh damirchiloo: It was so useful Thanks a lot

Emily Kim: Hi Mako!! i love your videos, but the thumbnail is very misleading because it might put down newer artists who are proud of the style they are and see it's on the don't! I hope you arent offended, I just think it might make people feel bas

Kate Kaļķe: I love this Can you a video about drawing a face, like face shapes, highlighting and shadowing. Love from Latvia

Nishra Kothari: This video is really helpful. Thx so much I have been having trouble doing this but this vid helps ALOT

sally j: that's amazing I like it very much

Kimani Fyffe: amazing!!❤

Tiffany Cruz ☆: Thank you mako this so realistic and helped me

mansi rao: Totally loved it,, You are amazing

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mari m. :\: This is such a great tutorial! (sry i'm late i'm new to the channel)

Yessa Ilagan: how to draw body structure, arms and feet tutorial please. Thank you so much for this video! :D

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