{"id":18684,"date":"2022-12-23T14:44:39","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T14:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=18684"},"modified":"2023-03-06T11:46:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T11:46:13","slug":"how-to-draw-braids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-braids\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Draw Braids For Beginners [Regular, Box, Cornrows]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Discover how to draw three popular types of braids!\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that braids originated in ancient Egypt about <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.beyofi.com\/blogs\/news\/10-interesting-facts-you-need-to-know-about-braids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3500<\/a> BC? Making braids takes time, and Egyptians saw making braids as a chance to socialize with others.<\/p>\n<p>Not much has changed since then, except that now the entire world loves braids. And there are so many types of braids to choose from!<\/p>\n<p>Box, micro, Dutch, French, cornrows, waterfall\u2026 yes, we\u2019re still talking about braids!<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019re going to show you how to draw three of the arguably most popular braid types:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A regular three-strand braid<\/li>\n<li>Box braid<\/li>\n<li>Cornrows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The battle rages within! Read the BIOWARS comic book for free!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Professional Illustrator Shows You How To Draw Braids [Video]<\/h2>\n<p>Lead BIOWARS comic book artist made a video tutorial to show you how to draw braids with ease:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To DRAW BRAIDS [Easy Step-By-Step Guide]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MiDmROPAmPY?start=2&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can also explore illustrations below at every step and practice drawing braids at your own pace.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019re on the subject of illustrations, check out how we drew the BIOWARS comic book characters. Both the good and the bad guys are there and their designs reflect their characters. ?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out how we drew the BIOWARS comic book characters!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Tools You Need For Drawing Braids<\/h2>\n<p>Tools you might want to use for your braids drawing include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An H pencil:<\/strong> A harder lead is the best choice when sketching, since it leaves a light trace on the paper, which is easy to erase if necessary and build.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An HB pencil:<\/strong> A medium-hard lead is perfect for making the lines pop and softly shading your braids drawing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A B pencil:<\/strong> The softer the lead, darker its trace. B pencils are a way to go when shading because of the intense grey hues they can create.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A blending stump:<\/strong> This tool may be not that popular among beginners, but it can be of use to you when shading and blending the lines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A kneaded eraser:<\/strong> You can shape kneaded erasers however you like, so you can tweak them depending on what you wish to erase.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightly textured sketch paper:<\/strong> This type of sketch paper has a soft surface, so your pencil can easily glide over it and you can easily remove unneeded elements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You should go with the tools you\u2019re comfortable with or the tools you want to try out. Even the BIOWARS lead artist uses only one pencil in the video, so there\u2019s no correct or incorrect lineup \u2014 it\u2019s up to you!<\/p>\n<h2>How To Draw Braids (Three-Strand Style)<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s kick this guide off with steps to drawing a regular, three-strand braid.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Draw The Base<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended pencil:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Before you start drawing a braid, you want to draw a person from the back.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help with that, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/drawing-head-angles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beginner\u2019s guide on drawing head angles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the first step to drawing a regular braid is to outline its shape.<\/p>\n<p>To do that, follow the shape of the head and then extend the lines on both sides toward the middle of the back.<\/p>\n<p>The lower you go, the narrower the braid outline should be, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18686\" style=\"width: 578px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18686\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18686\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-base-1.jpg\" alt=\"A woman depicted from the back with a braid outline. \u200b\" width=\"568\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-base-1.jpg 568w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-base-1-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-base-1-440x465.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18686\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Outline the shape of the braid before you start adding the details.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Since the braid\u2019s going to have a little hair tie at the end, add a <strong>reversed-tear shape<\/strong> at the end of the braid:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18687\" style=\"width: 498px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18687\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18687\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-base-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman depicted from the back with a braid and hair tail outline. \u200b\" width=\"488\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-base-2.jpg 488w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-base-2-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-base-2-440x541.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Draw the small tail at the end of the braid \u2014 that\u2019s where the hair tie will be.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>2. Start Braiding The Hair<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Now\u2019s the time to start braiding hair.<\/p>\n<p>The hair strands should meet in the middle of the braid, so you want to draw short, curved lines from both left and right and have them touch at the center.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start at the top.<\/p>\n<p>Draw two curved lines so that they form a <strong>\u201cV.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Continue adding the lines on both sides, but make sure that you leave some space between the layers. The bigger the vertical distance between the lines, the thicker the braid!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18688\" style=\"width: 492px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18688\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18688\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-braiding-1.jpg\" alt=\"Braided top of the woman\u2019s hair. \u200b\" width=\"482\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-braiding-1.jpg 482w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-braiding-1-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-braiding-1-440x548.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start adding curved lines one by one to sketch the braid.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Continue drawing the curved lines so that the middle of the braid looks like a zig-zag line.<\/p>\n<p>When you reach the <strong>neck area<\/strong>, instead of attaching the lines to the edges of the base, start gluing them to the hair above them.<\/p>\n<p>Repeat the same process until you reach the bottom of the braid and sketch a tiny hair tie at the end:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18689\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18689\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18689\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-braiding-2.jpg\" alt=\"Finished braid outline. \u200b\" width=\"470\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-braiding-2.jpg 470w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-braiding-2-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-braiding-2-440x562.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18689\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The braid outline is now finished.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3. Add The Details<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> HB pencil<\/p>\n<p>Using your HB pencil (or by applying slightly more pressure to your pencil of choice), draw short hair strands along the braid.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you <strong>follow the shape of the guidelines<\/strong>, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18690\" style=\"width: 487px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18690\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18690\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-details.jpg\" alt=\"Hair strands added along the braid. \u200b\" width=\"477\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-details.jpg 477w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-details-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-details-440x553.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adding details along the braid makes it appear more voluminous and richer.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>4. Shade The Braid<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tools:<\/strong> HB and B pencils, blending stump, kneaded eraser<\/p>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to shade the braid!<\/p>\n<p>For starters, let\u2019s go over the entire braid and gently shade it in a <strong>light grey hue<\/strong>, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18691\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18691\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18691\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-shading-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman\u2019s braid shaded in a light grey color. \u200b\" width=\"470\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-shading-1.jpg 470w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-shading-1-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-shading-1-440x562.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Time to shade the braid!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s use a B pencil since we want to make parts of the braid darker than the rest.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the <strong>zig-zag line in the middle of the braid should be darker<\/strong> than the braid\u2019s edges since that\u2019s where the strands meet:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18692\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18692\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18692\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-shading-2.jpg\" alt=\"Woman\u2019s braid shaded in different grey hues. \u200b\" width=\"470\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-shading-2.jpg 470w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-shading-2-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-shading-2-440x562.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18692\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Only one more step to go!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can now add the highlights to the braid, depending on where the light is coming from.<\/p>\n<p>We placed the source of light on the left, and that\u2019s why we\u2019re going to use the kneaded eraser to make the left side of the braid lighter than the right.<\/p>\n<p>Now it\u2019s also the time to use the blending stump if you want to make the lines particularly soft:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18693\" style=\"width: 482px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18693\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18693\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-final.jpg\" alt=\"Finished drawing of a woman\u2019s regular braid. \u200b\" width=\"472\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-final.jpg 472w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-final-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-regular-final-440x559.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">That\u2019s a wrap on drawing a regular braid!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>How To Draw Box Braids<\/h2>\n<p>Box braids have been around for thousands of years.<\/p>\n<p>They became particularly popular in the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/maneaddicts.com\/history-of-box-braids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">90s<\/a> (yeah, we\u2019re that old), when the legendary Janet Jackson released her album <em>Poetic Justice<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s find out how to draw irresistible box braids!<\/p>\n<h3>1. Draw The Base<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Box braids can be challenging to draw, but we can help you simplify the process!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll show you how to draw box braids <strong>on a man from the back<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing to do is to <strong>divide the hair into four parts<\/strong> with horizontal lines. The top two layers should be the largest of the four.<\/p>\n<p>When drawing the lines from one side of the head to the other, make a little curve in the middle, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18694\" style=\"width: 629px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18694\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18694\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-1.jpg\" alt=\"A drawing of a man depicted from the back with his hair divided into quarters as a base for the box braids.\u200b\" width=\"619\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-1.jpg 619w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-1-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-1-440x426.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start drawing box braids by dividing the head outline into quarters. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, divide the hair at the top with a <strong>vertical line<\/strong> into two parts; then, add curved lines like half-circles <strong>connecting the right side to the left<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18695\" style=\"width: 611px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18695\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18695\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-2.jpg\" alt=\"A drawing of a man depicted from the back with the top layer of his hair further segmented into several parts.\u200b\" width=\"601\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-2.jpg 601w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-2-440x439.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Segment the top layer of hair with a combo of vertical and round lines. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s move on to the second layer of hair.<\/p>\n<p>Use vertical lines here to divide this layer into <strong>five equal parts<\/strong>, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18697\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18697\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18697\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-3.jpg\" alt=\"Second layer of the man\u2019s hair divided into four parts.\u200b\" width=\"624\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-3.jpg 624w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-3-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-3-440x423.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Continue splitting the hair into sections. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Divide the hair into the remaining two layers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sure the vertical lines don\u2019t touch;<\/strong> instead, they should touch the middle of the upper levels, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18698\" style=\"width: 623px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18698\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18698\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-4.jpg\" alt=\"The man\u2019s hair is divided into smaller parts as a base for the box braids.\u200b\" width=\"613\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-4.jpg 613w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-4-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-base-4-440x431.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Once the hair is divided into smaller parts, it\u2019s time to start drawing box braids!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>2. Outline The Box Braids<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>The next step to drawing box braids is to <strong>draw a circle or an oval shape<\/strong> within every segment of hair you drew in the previous step:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18699\" style=\"width: 633px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18699\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18699\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-1.jpg\" alt=\"Circles added all over the man\u2019s scalp as the next step to drawing box braids.\u200b\" width=\"623\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-1.jpg 623w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-1-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-1-440x424.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start drawing box braids by placing tiny circles all over the man\u2019s scalp. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, it\u2019s time to attach <strong>horn-like shapes<\/strong> to every circle.<\/p>\n<p>Start from the layer above the neck.<\/p>\n<p>The box braid in the middle should be the longest with the braids on the sides becoming gradually smaller the closer to the top of the head they get:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18700\" style=\"width: 611px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18700\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18700\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-2.jpg\" alt=\"The outline of box braids resembles tiny horn shapes.\u200b\" width=\"601\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-2.jpg 601w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-2-440x439.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outline of box braids resembles tiny horn shapes.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Continue adding the horn shapes and attaching them to circles:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18702\" style=\"width: 626px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18702\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18702\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-3.jpg\" alt=\"Box braids outlines added all over the man\u2019s scalp.\u200b\" width=\"616\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-3.jpg 616w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-3-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-3-440x429.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Continue outlining the box braids around the scalp.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Draw the same shapes all over the boy\u2019s head until you have a braid outline in every hair segment, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18703\" style=\"width: 623px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18703\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18703\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-4.jpg\" alt=\"Box braids outline is finished. \u200b\" width=\"613\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-4.jpg 613w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-4-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-braiding-4-440x431.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outline of the box braids is ready!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3. Draw The Box Braids<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> HB pencil<\/p>\n<p>To draw box braids, the key is to add a vertical <strong>zig-zag line in the middle of every braid outline<\/strong>, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18704\" style=\"width: 617px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18704\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18704\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-details-1.jpg\" alt=\"Zig-zag lines are used to create the shape of the box braids. \u200b\" width=\"607\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-details-1.jpg 607w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-details-1-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-details-1-440x435.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18704\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zig-zag lines help you create the shape of the box braids.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To finish drawing the box braids, add <strong>another zig-zag line<\/strong> within the braid outline, but this time, have it face the <strong>opposite direction<\/strong>. Intertwine the lines so you get this result:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18705\" style=\"width: 617px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18705\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18705\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"The sketch of the box braids is finished and ready for shadings. \u200b\" width=\"607\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-details-2.jpg 607w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-details-2-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-details-2-440x435.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The box braids are now ready for shading!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>4. Shade Your Drawing<\/h3>\n<p>Recommended tool: HB and B pencils, kneaded eraser<\/p>\n<p>To shade the box braids, it\u2019s best to start by coloring both the head and the braids in the same shade of grey.<\/p>\n<p>When shading the scalp, make sure not to touch the edges of the squares you drew first. <strong>We want the hair partings to show:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18706\" style=\"width: 622px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18706\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18706\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-1.jpg\" alt=\"The box braids shaded into a light grey hue. \u200b\" width=\"612\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-1-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-1-440x431.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18706\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here comes shading the braids!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s <strong>make the braids a little darker, especially the roots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can switch to a B pencil for this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18708\" style=\"width: 623px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18708\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18708\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-2.jpg\" alt=\"The box braids are shaded in a combination of lighter and darker shades of grey. \u200b\" width=\"613\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-2.jpg 613w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-2-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-2-440x431.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18708\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shading the braids brings them to life.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pay special attention to the <strong>zig-zag lines<\/strong>; they <strong>should be the darkest<\/strong> of all elements.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and <strong>shade the parts of the scalp below the box braids<\/strong>, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18709\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18709\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18709\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-3.jpg\" alt=\"The box braids are almost finished. \u200b\" width=\"598\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-3.jpg 598w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-shading-3-440x441.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18709\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You\u2019re nearly done!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can now make the surface of the braids a bit lighter than the rest of them. Simply go over them with an eraser.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, add short, straight, angled lines inside every hair segment on the scalp. Point the lines toward the center, i.e. the braid, to depict the hair that\u2019s tied tightly tied in a braid:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18710\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18710\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18710\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-final.jpg\" alt=\"Finished drawing of the box braids. \u200b\" width=\"589\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-final.jpg 589w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-final-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-box-final-440x448.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Your drawing of box braids is ready!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>How To Draw Cornrows<\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that enslaved people used to <a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/africanhistoryarchive\/photos\/a.2082593228639994\/3365246000374704\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">braid maps in cornrows<\/a> to discreetly share information with each other?<\/p>\n<p>Although there are different ways one can style cornrows, we\u2019re going to stick to the simple, <strong>vertical cornrows<\/strong> that go from the hairline to the neck.<\/p>\n<p>Once you master drawing this type of cornrows, you can experiment with other styles.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Draw The Base<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>As always, we start by drawing a person from the back.<\/p>\n<p>When drawing cornrows, you\u2019ll want to divide the hair into several vertical sections.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re going to divide this guy\u2019s hair into <strong>eight parts<\/strong>. The ones in the middle of the scalp should be the longest, and as you get closer to the ears, the sections should <strong>gradually become smaller<\/strong>, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18711\" style=\"width: 637px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18711\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18711\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-base-1.jpg\" alt=\"A man\u2019s hair is divided into eight sections. \u200b\" width=\"627\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-base-1.jpg 627w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-base-1-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-base-1-440x421.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Divide the hair into sections to create the base for the cornrows.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, draw the thin <strong>rectangle-like shapes<\/strong> in the middle of these sections.<\/p>\n<p>The lines should be <strong>soft<\/strong> and the width of rectangles should become gradually smaller the closer to the neck you get:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18712\" style=\"width: 619px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18712\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18712\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-base-2.jpg\" alt=\"A man\u2019s hair is divided into eight sections, with rectangles drawn on them as the base for the cornrows. \u200b\" width=\"609\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-base-2.jpg 609w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-base-2-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-base-2-440x433.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18712\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Once you create the base for the cornrows, it\u2019s easier to bring them to life with details.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>2. Draw The Cornrows<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Zig-zag lines are your friends when drawing braids; let\u2019s <strong>add a zig-zag line along every shape<\/strong> you drew in the previous step making sure we connect one vertical line to the other, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18713\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18713\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18713\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-braiding-1.jpg\" alt=\"Zig-zag lines added to the hair sections to form cornrows. \u200b\" width=\"610\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-braiding-1.jpg 610w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-braiding-1-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-braiding-1-440x433.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zig-zag lines are of huge help when learning how to draw braids.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Now, we don\u2019t want the hair partings between the cornrows to look like perfectly straight lines.<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s also add zig-zag lines along the partings, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18714\" style=\"width: 629px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18714\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18714\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-braiding-2.jpg\" alt=\"Zig-zag lines added to the hair partings. \u200b\" width=\"619\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-braiding-2.jpg 619w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-braiding-2-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-braiding-2-440x426.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18714\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Use the zig-zag lines for the hair partings! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, make sure that the edges of the cornrows aren\u2019t sharp.<\/p>\n<p>So, go over them, and <strong>round them<\/strong> a bit, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18715\" style=\"width: 643px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18715\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18715\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-braiding-3.jpg\" alt=\"Finished outline for the cornrows. \u200b\" width=\"633\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-braiding-3.jpg 633w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-braiding-3-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-braiding-3-440x417.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outline for the cornrows is ready! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3. Shade Your Drawing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> HB and B pencils, kneaded eraser<\/p>\n<p>Now\u2019s the time to shade the cornrows!<\/p>\n<p>Use a darker lead for shading the top of the hair.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid the area around the hair partings \u2014 the color of the scalp is usually much lighter than the hair.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18716\" style=\"width: 629px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18716\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18716\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-shading.jpg\" alt=\"Shaded drawing of the cornrows. \u200b\" width=\"619\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-shading.jpg 619w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-shading-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-shading-440x426.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Only one more step to go!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To add dimension to your drawing, make the outer side of every cornrow darker than the rest of it. That will make them pop!<\/p>\n<p>With your eraser, you can also make the top of the cornrows lighter, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18717\" style=\"width: 627px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18717\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18717\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-final.jpg\" alt=\"Finished drawing of the cornrows. \u200b\" width=\"617\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-final.jpg 617w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-final-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-draw-braids-cornrows-final-440x428.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Et voil\u00e0 \u2014 your cornrows drawing is finished!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Done Learning How To Draw Braids? Try These Next!<\/h2>\n<p>Alright, boss, now that you know how to draw braids, are you up for some more art tutorials?<\/p>\n<p>We invite you to explore some more of our step-by-step guides, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw hair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-anime-hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw anime hair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-person\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a person<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-face-step-by-step\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a face<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-ears\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw ears<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/mouth-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a mouth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-nose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a nose<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw eyes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Biowars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow our YouTube channel for more art tutorials!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>A Recap On How To Draw Braids<\/h2>\n<p>When learning how to draw braids, the most important thing is to first create the base and outline the shape of the braid, no matter the hairstyle you opt for.<\/p>\n<p>As you could see, whether you\u2019re drawing a regular, three-strand braid, box braids, or cornrows, the principle stays the same \u2014\u202fstart small, outline the shapes, and then start adding the details.<\/p>\n<p>Shading the braids in different hues of grey will help you make them pop and bring them to life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you enjoy our tutorial on how to draw braids? When you finish your drawings, send them to us \u2014 we\u2019d love to see them! And let us know in the comments below which tutorial you\u2019d like to see us cover next!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to draw three popular types of braids!\u200b Did you know that braids originated in ancient Egypt about 3500 BC? Making braids takes time, and Egyptians saw making braids as a chance to socialize with others. Not much has changed since then, except that now the entire world loves braids. 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