Introduction
This comprehensive tutorial will guide you through the process of drawing male anime and manga hair. It covers nine different hairstyles, providing step-by-step examples and instructions for each.
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Understanding the Basics
Before diving into the specific hairstyles, it’s important to understand the general approach to drawing hair. Break it down into three sections: the front, sides, and back/top. By treating each section separately, you can achieve better control and accuracy.
To help prevent mistakes, adopt a “see-through” drawing approach. If you’re using pencil and paper, make light lines that can be easily erased as you go. Only darken the strokes after completing the line drawing.
For further guidance on good drawing practices and common mistakes, refer to the tutorials mentioned below:
- Beginner Guide to Drawing Anime & Manga
- Common Mistakes When Drawing Anime & Manga
- Beginner Guide to Picking Colors When Drawing Anime & Manga
Drawing the “Buzz Cut” Male Anime Hair
Step 1 – Draw the Front of the “Buzz Cut”
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Sketch the front of the “buzz cut” by drawing two large curves that create a slightly pointed bottom tip below the top of the head. Remember, this is a basic example, and the hairline shape can vary in both real people and anime characters.
Step 2 – Draw the Sides of the “Buzz Cut”
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Add the side sections of the hairline with another pair of curves that join the first set, a good distance above the ears.
Step 3 – Draw the Top/Back of the “Buzz Cut”
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Draw the top/back part of the “buzz cut” hair. If the hair is almost completely shaved, you can simply use the outline of the head to define the top. However, if the hair is slightly longer, draw it with a bit of volume. Make the hair hug the shape of the head, starting from the top of the ears and gradually moving away towards the top.
Step 4 – Finish the Line Drawing
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To finalize the line drawing, erase the top part of the head that should be covered by the hair. Then go over your drawing with darker strokes.
Step 5 – Add Some Shading
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For additional depth, consider adding basic shading to the hair.
Drawing Short Male Anime Hair
Step 1 – Draw the Front of the Short Hair
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Draw the front section of the short hair with clumps of smaller size. Place the base of the clumps close to the hairline.
Step 2 – Draw the Sides of the Short Hair
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Similar to the front hair, draw the side clumps close to the hairline.
Step 3 – Draw the Top/Back of the Short Hair
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Create the back/top section of the hair by drawing clumps that fan out around the head. Ensure the clumps lean somewhat downwards instead of projecting directly away from the head.
Step 4 – Finish the Line Drawing
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Erase the hairline and the sections of the head covered by the hair. Then, go over your drawing with darker lines.
Step 5 – Add Some Shading
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Consider adding basic shading to enhance visibility and texture.
Drawing Medium Length Male Anime Hair
Step 1 – Draw the Front of the Medium Length Hair
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Begin by drawing clumps in the front section of the hair. Start from the top of the head and let them extend well past the hairline. Make the clumps in the middle slightly longer than the sides.
Step 2 – Draw the Sides of the Medium Length Hair
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Add the side sections with a few long clumps each. Draw them from the top of the head, reaching close to the bottom of the ears.
Step 3 – Draw the Top/Back of the Medium Length Hair
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Draw the back/top part of the hair with a “roof-like” shape. Let the hair slope down and transition into clumps. Add a few clumps sticking out from below the ears.
Step 4 – Finish the Line Drawing
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Erase the parts of the hairline and head covered by the hair. Then go over your drawing with darker lines.
Step 5 – Add Some Shading
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Consider adding some shading to add depth and dimension to the hair.
Drawing Medium-Long Male Anime Hair
Step 1 – Draw the Front of the Medium Long Hair
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Start by drawing the front section of the hair. Create two combined clumps that curve in opposite directions, forming an “x” shape at the bottom. Add small splits into each clump to achieve a more natural look.
Step 2 – Draw the Sides of the Medium Long Hair
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Draw the side sections as curved shapes that hug the head, connecting with the front section. Splitting them separately helps maintain neatness.
Step 3 – Draw the Top/Back of the Medium Long Hair
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Add the top/back section of the hair with a “roof-like” shape on the upper part. Let the hair slope down and transition into clumps. For a natural look, vary the size and direction of the clumps. Draw a few pointy clumps in between for added detail.
Step 4 – Finish the Line Drawing
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Erase the hairline and the areas of the head covered by the hair. Then, trace over your drawing with darker lines.
Step 5 – Add Some Shading
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Consider adding shading to bring depth and realism to the hair.
Drawing Combed Male Anime Hair
Step 1 – Draw the Front of the Combed Hair
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Position the front section of the hair below the hairline. Draw it as if it has been “swept” to one side. Vary the direction of each clump for a natural appearance.
Step 2 – Draw the Sides of the Combed Hair
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Draw the side sections to merge with the front hair. For a neater look, draw fewer clumps pointing in the same direction. For a messier appearance, draw more clumps pointing in different directions.
Step 3 – Draw the Top/Back of the Combed Hair
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Add the back/top part of the hair, hugging the head. Draw small clumps within the main shape. These clumps slightly deviate from the head, creating a natural and textured effect.
Step 4 – Finish the Line Drawing
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Erase the hairline and sections of the head covered by the hair. Then, go over the light line drawing with darker lines.
Step 5 – Add Some Shading
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You may consider adding basic shading to enhance the details of the hair.
Drawing Combed Back Male Anime Hair
Step 1 – Draw the Front of the Combed Back Hair
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Create the front section of the hair by drawing “teeth-like” shapes along the hairline. These shapes indicate that the hair has been “combed” backward.
Step 2 – Draw the Sides of the Combed Back Hair
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Draw the side sections of the hair by following the hairline and connecting them to the “teeth” of the front section.
Step 3 – Draw the Top/Back of the Combed Back Hair
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Sketch the back/top part of the hair with small bumps and clumps. This hairstyle typically creates an uneven, textured look. Ensure a gradual transition in size and direction of the clumps, with smaller bumps around the ears.
Step 4 – Finish the Line Drawing
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Erase the hairline and parts of the head covered by the hair. Next, draw curved lines between the hair bumps and clumps to add definition. Optionally, you can add a small clump of hair hanging down along the middle of the face.
Step 5 – Add Some Shading
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Consider adding basic shading to give the hair more depth and dimension.
Drawing Long Male Anime Hair
Step 1 – Draw the Front of the Long Hair
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Draw the front section of the hair with “teeth-like” shapes along the hairline, starting from the middle tip. Space them closely together.
Step 2 – Draw the Sides of the Long Hair
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Continue the side sections of the hair, following the hairline and connecting them to the “teeth” of the front section.
Step 3 – Draw the Top/Back of the Long Hair
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Sketch the back/top part of the hair, hugging the head with a distance. Let the clumps gradually increase in size and length towards the top. Additionally, draw a few pointy clumps and smaller clumps around the ears.
Step 4 – Finish the Line Drawing
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Erase the hairline and parts of the head covered by the hair. Add a large clump of hair hanging down the middle of the face if desired. Then, draw curved lines from the outer shape to the hairline, creating a hint of hair strands. For added detail, draw wavy lines around the inner bottom part of the hair to simulate folds.
Step 5 – Add Some Shading
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Consider adding shading to bring depth and realism to the hair.
Drawing “One Eye Covered” Male Anime Hair
Step 1 – Draw the Front of the “Over One Eye” Hair
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Position the front section of the hair to cover one eye. Sketch two sets of clumps, where one side is smaller and the other side substantially larger, covering the eye. Start from the top of the head.
Step 2 – Draw the Sides of the “Over One Eye” Hair
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The side sections of this hairstyle blend with the front hair. Draw them as extensions of their respective sides of the front hair.
Step 3 – Draw the Top/Back of the “Over One Eye” Hair
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Create the back/top part of the hair, resembling a flame shape. Draw clumps smaller and shorter as they progress from the ears and grow larger towards the top. Ensure the clumps deviate away from the head and point upwards gradually.
Step 4 – Finish the Line Drawing
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Erase the hairline and parts of the head covered by the hair. Then, darken the lines and add curved lines between the hair bumps to enhance the overall effect.
Step 5 – Add Some Shading
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Consider adding minimal shading to complete the drawing.
Drawing “Spiky” Male Anime Hair
Step 1 – Draw the Front of the Spiky Hair
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Begin by drawing small clumps in the front section of the hair. Start around the middle tip of the hairline and extend downwards to the sides.
Step 2 – Draw the Sides of the Spiky Hair
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Draw a few tiny clumps on the sides of the head, keeping them relatively small.
Step 3 – Draw the Top/Back of the Spiky Hair
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Draw the back/top section of the hair, resembling a flame shape. Begin from above the ears and make the clumps smaller and shorter towards the top. Randomize the size and direction of each clump for a natural look.
Step 4 – Finish the Line Drawing
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Erase the hairline and parts of the head covered by the hair. Then, go over the light line drawing with darker lines.
Step 5 – Add Some Shading
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Consider adding basic shading to give depth and texture to the hair.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we explored various male anime hairstyles commonly seen in anime and manga. Remember, there are countless other styles out there, but this guide provides a solid foundation.
For additional guidance on drawing male anime characters’ faces, refer to the tutorial titled “How to Draw Male Anime Characters Step by Step.” If you’re interested in drawing female hair, check out “How to Draw Anime and Manga Hair – Female.” And for facial hair, refer to “How to Draw Anime Facial Hair – Beards & Mustaches”.
