Part 1
Braiding hair can be tricky, but with a few helpful tips and guidance it’s easy to learn how to braid your hair. This tutorial will show you how to draw a braid step-by-step, so you can recreate it anytime. So grab your pencil and get ready to draw!
First, draw a Y-shape at the base of the head of your drawing. This will be the “root” of the braid, and will serve as a guide for the rest of the braid. Make sure the Y-shape stands out and isn’t too thin or too wide. Move your pencil back and forth to make it thicker and wider.
Next, draw a line from the top of the Y, curving down and back up towards the middle of the Y. This line will form one of the three strands of the braid. You can make it as long or as short as you want and make sure you draw it evenly.
Now draw another line from the other side of the Y, curving back up to the middle, just as you did on the first side. This will be the second strand of the braid. Make sure to draw it even and to the same length as the first strand.
Last, draw a final line from the bottom of the Y, and curve it around the other two strands, up and back to the middle of the Y. This completes the braid. You can adjust the length and placement of each strand to your liking, but make sure that all three strands are curved similarly to maintain the same shape of the braid.
Part 2
Now that you’ve drawn the three strands of the braid, you’ll want to add texture and dimension to your drawing. Start by drawing small lines and curves along the edges of each strand to give the braid a more realistic appearance and make it look fuller.
Next, draw a series of small, curved lines going in different directions. This will create a more lifelike appearance and add dimension to the braid. You can also draw zig-zag lines to give the braid a more interesting look. Make sure the lines you draw follow the shape of the braid you’ve already drawn.
You can also draw small circles in clusters along the braid to give it a more organic look. If you want to create a thicker braid, you can draw a row of full circles above the original one and repeat the same pattern along the length of the braid. This will create a thicker, more textured look.
To finish off your drawing, you’ll want to add in some highlighting and shadows. To do this, draw a few small, curved lines in the areas where the light would hit the braid. This will create highlights and make the braid look more realistic. You can also add shadows by drawing small, curved lines on the underside of the braid. This will create a more three-dimensional appearance.
Part 3
Now that you’ve drawn the basic shape of the braid and added texture, you can make it look even more lifelike by adding in hairs. Draw small lines around the outer edges of the braid to give it a more natural look. Make sure the lines are similar in size and direction and that they follow the shape of the braid.
You can also draw individual strands of hair interspersed between the strands of the braid. This will make the braid look more voluminous and give it a more natural, realistic look. Make sure you draw the individual hairs in different directions and draw them slightly curved, like the strands of the braid.
If you want to make the braid look more defined and textured, you can add small dots along the strands and in between them.This will create shadows and create a more realistic appearance. You can also draw small circles in clusters along the top of the braid to give it more texture and depth.
Finally, add in some highlights by drawing small, curved lines on the outer edges of the braid. This will make the braid look more lifelike and give it more dimension. You can also draw downy hairs to create an even more realistic-looking braid.
Part 4
Now it’s time to add the finishing touches to your braid. Start by drawing a few small, curved lines to create shadows and depth. Make sure the lines you draw follow the shape of the braid. You can also draw a few small lines at the base of the braid to give it even more dimension.
To further define the braid, draw a series of curved lines inside the braid to give it more texture and definition. Make sure you draw the lines in different directions and make them curved in the same way as the strands of the braid. You can also draw a few strands of hair that wrap around the braid to create a more lifelike effect.
You can also add more highlights and shadows to emphasize the shape and texture of the braid. Draw small, curved lines to represent highlights and shadows to give your braid a more realistic look. Don’t forget to draw some downy hairs at the ends of the braid to give it even more texture and dimension!
And there you have it — a gorgeous braid that you drew yourself! With a few simple strokes, you’ve created a braid that looks so real you could almost reach out and touch it. Now you can practice drawing other hair styles and experiment with different textures and shapes to create looks that showcase your creativity and skill. Have fun!
