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People are some of the most fascinating and difficult subjects to draw.

From rendering the complexity ofeyesto the shapes oflips, there are many different nuances involved.

Ready to give it a shot?

Person with Long Hair

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Then let’s get started!

Learn how to draw different kinds of hair in this step-by-step tutorial.

Step Three: Add texture to the hair

Now,fill in the hair with texture.

How to Draw Short Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

All that’s left is to erase the pencil marks.

You’ve finished drawing short hair.

In this case, we will be starting at the center.

How to Draw Short Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

The more you add, the denser the hairstyle will look.

At last, it is time togo over the illustration in ink.

Pick out a fine-tipped pen and trace all of the graphite lines.

How to Draw Short Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

Once you’re sure the ink has dried, erase any visible pencil marks.

You’ve now drawn long hair.

Finally, using your favorite pen,go over the illustration in ink.

How to Draw Short Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

(If you need recommendations, then check out our guide to thebest drawing pens.)

Give yourself a pat on the back!

You’ve learned how to draw straight hair.

How to Draw Short Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

Start these voluptuous shapes at the hair part and move downwards in undulating, ribbon-like shapes.

Finally, you cango over the drawing in ink.

So, choose a pen (or a couple of different ones) and trace over the graphite sketch.

How to Draw Long Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

Once, the ink is dry, erase the pencil marks.

You’ve learned how to draw wavy hair.

Step Two: Sketch the hairstyle

Next, make a rough sketch of the curly hair.

How to Draw Long Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

Afterward,add depth to the hairby adding numerous lines to each lock of hair.

Lastly, it is time togo over your drawing with ink.

So, using the pen of your choice, trace over the graphite marks.

How to Draw Long Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

If you want line variation then use a couple of technical pens with different-sized nibs or abrush pen.

You’ve learned how to draw curly hair.

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How to Draw Long Hair

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How to Draw Long Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw Straight Hair

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How to Draw Straight Hair

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How to Draw Straight Hair

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How to Draw Straight Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw Straight Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw Wavy Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw Wavy Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw Wavy Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw Wavy Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw Wavy Hair

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw Curly Hai

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How to Draw Curly Hai

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw Curly Hai

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw Curly Hai

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw Curly Hai

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met