Draw Hairstyles with DIY Star LongLeggedLucy
Draw and design hairstyles for a character called Star LongLeggedLucy using pencils, markers, and templates, practicing braids, buns, and colorful patterns.
About this tutorial
Draw and design hairstyles for a character called Star LongLeggedLucy using pencils, markers, and templates, practicing braids, buns, and colorful patterns.
What you need
Instructions
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Step 1
Spread your materials on a flat table so everything is easy to reach.
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Step 2
Place the hairstyle template on your paper and trace it three times to make three Star LongLeggedLucy heads.
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Step 3
Lightly draw a hairline and a center or side part on each head with your pencil.
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Step 4
On the first head draw a three-strand braid by sketching three long overlapping sections from top to bottom.
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On the second head draw a ponytail and then sketch curved lines that wrap into a bun at the back.
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On the third head sketch big flowing shapes and divided areas to plan colorful patterns and fun bangs.
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Step 7
Add texture lines to each hairstyle by drawing short strokes that follow the direction of the hair.
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Step 8
Add simple accessories like hair ties bows or clips to any hairstyle you want.
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Step 9
Choose your favorite lines and go over them neatly with the fine-tip black pen to make the design pop.
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Wait a moment for the ink to dry and then erase the pencil sketch marks carefully.
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Color each hairstyle with your markers using bright colors stripes spots or gradients to create fun patterns.
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Share your finished Star LongLeggedLucy hairstyle designs on DIY.org.
Fun facts
How do I draw hairstyles for Star LongLeggedLucy?
To draw hairstyles for Star LongLeggedLucy, start by placing a face template and lightly sketching the hairline with pencil. Map simple shapes for braids, buns, ponytails, and mark braid strands or bun swirls. Erase stray marks, outline with a fine-tip marker, then add colorful patterns like stripes or stars. Finish by coloring with markers or colored pencils and try adding accessories like bows or headbands for variety.
What materials do I need to draw Star LongLeggedLucy hairstyles?
You’ll need printable Star LongLeggedLucy templates or blank face outlines, pencils and erasers, a fine-tip black marker for outlines, colored markers and colored pencils for filling, and a ruler for straight patterns. Optional items: scissors and glue for cut-and-paste styles, stickers or sequins for decoration, and a protective mat. Choose non-toxic, washable markers and keep tiny decorations away from very young children.
What ages is drawing Star LongLeggedLucy hairstyles suitable for?
This activity suits children ages 4 to 12 with simple adjustments. Ages 4–6 can color pre-drawn hairstyles, add stickers, and get help with cutting. Ages 7–9 can sketch basic braids and buns and experiment with patterns. Ages 10–12 can design detailed braid patterns, layered styles, and refine linework. Supervise scissors and small decorations for younger kids and provide braid diagrams for step-by-step help.
What are the benefits and safety tips for the Star LongLeggedLucy hairstyle activity?
Drawing hairstyles builds fine motor skills, pattern recognition, creativity, sequencing, and spatial planning. Practicing braids and buns improves hand-eye coordination and confidence as kids customize designs. For safety, use non-toxic, washable markers, supervise small decorations and scissors, and ensure good lighting and seating to avoid eye strain. Try variations like seasonal styles, accessory sets, or turning drawings into paper dolls for imaginative play.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can we use if we don't have the hairstyle template, fine-tip black pen, or markers?
If you don't have the hairstyle template, trace the rim of a cup or jar three times to make three Star LongLeggedLucy heads, swap the fine-tip black pen for a thin Sharpie or gel pen (or a sharpened pencil for light outlines), and use colored pencils or crayons instead of markers.
My ink smudged and the markers bled—how can we fix that?
If ink smears or markers bleed when you go over your favorite lines, test pens on scrap paper first, place a spare sheet under your drawing to catch bleed-through, let the fine-tip black pen dry fully before erasing pencil marks, and use lighter marker pressure or thicker paper to keep braid and bun shapes crisp.
How can this activity be adapted for different ages?
For preschoolers, trace the three heads and let them fill big flowing shapes and add stickers with chunky markers; for early-elementary kids, follow the full steps including drawing the hairline, three-strand braid, ponytail-to-bun, and texture lines with guidance; and for older kids, encourage precise texture strokes, complex color gradients with markers, and neater inking with the fine-tip black pen.
What are some fun ways to extend or personalize the hairstyles after coloring?
After coloring each hairstyle, glue yarn into the drawn braid for real texture, attach sequins or fabric bows to accessories before erasing pencil marks, experiment with marker stripes or gradients for patterned hair, or make a mini portfolio of your three Star LongLeggedLucy heads to photograph and share on DIY.org.