How To Draw Bangs (Hairstyle)?

Here are the steps.

Step 1 – Draw the Head Shape and Face Guidelines

Start by sketching an oval head shape with a slightly narrower chin, forming a simple face outline.
Add a vertical center line down the face to keep everything symmetrical.
Draw a horizontal guideline across the upper half of the head to mark where the eyes would sit (even though the face remains blank later).
Lightly sketch the jawline and chin point so the face shape looks like an anime/manga style base.
Add simple ears on both sides of the head, aligned roughly with the horizontal guideline.
Sketch a slender neck with two light lines descending from the jaw area.
Keep all strokes light and loose—this is a construction step, not the final linework.
This base will help you place the bangs correctly and make the hair sit naturally on the skull.

Begin drawing the bangs (fringe) across the forehead, starting near the top of the head and curving downward.
Use multiple pointed strands that overlap slightly, creating a natural, layered bang shape.
Draw the top hair volume by sketching a rounded cap shape above the forehead, following the curve of the skull.
Add a few long strands that drop down near the sides of the face, framing the cheeks.
Keep the hairline soft and slightly irregular—avoid making the bangs look like a straight cut.
Lightly reinforce the outer contour of the head where hair overlaps it.
Do not shade heavily yet; focus on strand direction and overall silhouette.
This step establishes the hairstyle’s main structure: bangs plus the top layer.

Extend the hair outward into a short bob length, with ends reaching around the jaw to neck area.
Add more side strands and slight outward flicks to make the hair look airy and textured.
Refine the bangs by adding a few extra thin strands between larger sections for a more natural look.
Draw the outer hair contour on both sides so the hairstyle feels balanced.
Add internal strand lines that flow from the crown down toward the tips, showing how the hair falls.
Slightly adjust the ear visibility—some parts may be partially covered by hair now.
Strengthen the neck and jaw outline where needed, keeping the face blank like in the panels.
This step turns the initial bangs into a complete haircut with shape, movement, and layering.

Darken the final outline of the hair, especially around the bangs and outer edges, to make it stand out.
Shade the hair using pencil strokes that follow the hair direction (from top to bottom).
Create darker shadow areas under the bangs, near the roots, and behind the side sections to show depth.
Leave lighter streaks in the hair to represent shine and highlight, especially on the top and front sections.
Add extra strand detail at the tips to avoid blunt edges; keep the ends slightly uneven and natural.
Increase contrast on one side or under layers to emphasize overlapping hair sections.
Clean up leftover guidelines on the face while keeping the hairstyle crisp and clean.
This final step gives the hair a realistic, dimensional look while keeping the simple manga-style head base.