How to Draw Hairstyles for Manga: 600+ Illustrations

How to Draw Hairstyles for Manga is a drawing guide focused on hair for manga and anime characters. It combines step-by-step instruction with more than 600 illustrations, covering hairstyle construction, varied looks, and how hair responds to movement. Its narrow focus makes it useful as a subject-specific reference rather than a complete character-drawing course.

At a glance

Step-by-step guidance for sectioning and drawing hair.
More than 600 illustrations showing hairstyles from multiple angles.
Topics include common hairstyles, hair growth, movement, and styles suited to different scenes.
The listing says the guide covers male and female hairstyles.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Concentrates on a specific, frequently varied element of manga character design.
Illustrations and step-by-step instruction support studying how hairstyles are built and drawn from different angles.
Movement-focused material addresses how hair can respond to a character's action.

Cons

The subject is limited to hairstyles, so it is not presented as a broad guide to drawing all aspects of manga characters.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Rockport Publishers
Publication date	November 8, 2022
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	160 pages
ISBN-10	0760376964
ISBN-13	978-0760376966

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	2.31 pounds
Dimensions	8.3 x 0.55 x 10.25 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Manga and anime artists looking for focused practice with hairstyles, hair movement, and expressive character design.
Readers who prefer visual examples and step-by-step drawing guidance.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a comprehensive guide to anatomy, faces, clothing, or full character illustration.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 175 ratings

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Aggregate ratings are largely in the top two star categories, which suggests a generally favorable overall reception, but ratings alone do not reveal what readers liked or whether the drawing instruction suits a particular skill level. For buyers seeking a focused, illustrated hairstyle reference, the listed subject and step-by-step approach are relevant, though the rating data cannot establish the quality or depth of those lessons.

Frequently asked questions

What does this book teach?

The listing describes guidance on drawing manga and anime hairstyles, including sectioning hair, common styles, hair movement, and designs for different scenes.

How many illustrations are included?

The listing claims more than 600 illustrations, including hairstyle examples shown from multiple angles.

Is this a general manga drawing course?

No. The supplied description focuses on hairstyles and hair drawing rather than a complete course covering all character-drawing topics.

What are the book's listed format details?

The listing gives a print length of 160 pages, English language, and first edition, with a publication date of November 8, 2022.