Drawing Women’s Hairstyles

So Many Different Hairstyles

Different hairstyles from various time periods. As time has progressed so have HAIRDOS!

Diana Ross hairstyle inked

As I am practicing drawing different women’s hairstyles, I have realized there are so many. I decided I wanted to draw some known and unknown personalities Hairdos. So, here are a few of the women’s hairdos drawn in pencil and inked.

Loose pencil sketch of Diana Ross and her Afro Hairstyle. (Above) The inked drawing of Diana Ross, the American singer, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Diana Ross had musical hits like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, “I’m Coming Out”, and “Upside Down”.

Singer and Entertainers Hairstyles

Beyonce’s Hairstyle rough pencil sketch

The Entertainment Industry and the people involved within it are known for having very stylish hairdos. Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter the American Singer, Songwriter, and Actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas has some extremely creative hairdos in a variety of venues. She may be in Braids, Straight, or Curls. It has been written that Beyonce’s hairstyles are never short of flawless.

Curly hairstyle of Beyonce inked.

What about POETS?

Maya Angelou rough pencil sketch and inked drawings.

Maya Angelou with her uniquely sophisticated hairstyle, was born Marguerite Anne Johnson April 4,1928. She was an American Poet, Wrter, Singer, Actress, Director, and Civil Rights Activist. She passed away May 28, 2014. In the Civil Rights Movement, Maya Angelou worked with BOTH Martin Luther King and Malcolm X!

Political Figure’s Hairstyles

Condoleezza Rice rough pencil sketch and inked drawings.

Condoleezza Rice was born November 14, 1954 Birmingham, Alabama. She served as the 66th United States Secretary of State. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Denver, a Master’s Degree from University of Notre Dame, and a PhD from the School of International Studies at the University of Denver.

What About Wives of Political Figure’s Hairstyles?

Michelle Obama Hairstyles pencil sketch and inked.

Michelle Obama Wife of Barack Obama the 44th President of the United States.

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama, January 17, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois. Michelle Obama is an American Lawyer, University Administrator, Writer, and Mother. She is a Role Model and Advocate for Poverty Awareness, Education, Nutrition, and Health.

…and FINALLY Super Powered Oprah Winfrey Curly Hairdo

Pencil Sketch of Super Powered Curly Oprah Winfrey

Born Oprah Gail Winfrey, January 29, 1954 Kosciusko, Mississippi. Oprah Winfrey is an American Media Executive, Talk Show Host, Actress, and Philanthropist. She is famous for her Highest Rated television Talk Show broadcasted from Chicago, Illinois. The “Queen of All Media” has been ranked the Greatest Black Philanthropist in American History!