We’ve all noticed how a character’s hairstyle can completely change how we perceive them. Even characters with the same face and features can convey different personalities just by changing their hair. Today, we’re going to explore various hairstyles on the same character and see how they alter her appearance and personality. These hairstyles can also serve as great references when you’re drawing different hairstyles in your own work!

Short styles

Short hairstyles that reach ear length give a character a vibrant, sporty, or tomboyish look. It can also make them appear fresh-faced and youthful.

Medium length styles

The most common hair length in anime, medium length hair with curls that frame the face gives a character an elegant and feminine aura. Adding more volume creates an even more feminine look. For medium to long hair, having volume around chin level creates a light and fluffy appearance.

Long styles

Long hair that falls below the collarbones can evoke various vibes for our characters. Sleek, straight long hair gives the impression that the character is meticulous, reliable, and takes good care of herself and others. On the other hand, long, voluminous curls or waves often represent glamour and pampering, especially for young women from privileged backgrounds. Long, wavy hair can also give a character a mysterious appearance, particularly those with spiritual or supernatural elements. Remember to keep curls and waves minimal at the top and start introducing volume around the jaw level for long hair.

Ponytail

Ponytails can make a character look more mature and stylish, as well as energetic and sporty. This versatile hairstyle is often seen on active roles like cheerleaders or idols. Depending on the style, a ponytail can appear fresh and sporty or feminine and elegant.

Bunches

Bunches, also known as pigtails or “twin-tails” in Japanese, are inherently childish hairstyles that are rarely seen on adults in Japan. However, they are extremely popular in the anime world! We often see this style on main or supporting characters in anime and manga, including iconic characters like Hatsune Miku. Bunches give characters a childlike charm and allow for more fancy and fashionable variations.

Braids

Braids are created by crossing three or more sections of hair to form a single plait. Sometimes, braids are drawn in intricate detail, but often they are simplified.

The impact of fringe/bangs

Surprisingly, even just changing the fringe can completely transform a character’s hairstyle. The examples below showcase how crucial fringes are in hairstyle creation. Experiment with different styles for your characters to help the audience easily distinguish between them.

And there you have it! A comprehensive collection of hairstyles for girls in anime! Feel free to try out these styles in your own work and remember to observe the diverse hairstyles in your favorite anime series. There’s always more to learn!

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