Female · Twin Braids · Back Right 3/4
Hair design reference showing a female anime character with a twin braids hairstyle from a back right 3/4 angle.
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How to Draw Twin Braids Hair (Back Right 3/4)
This reference shows Twin Braids hair on a female character from a back right 3/4 view. Use it as a structure study for silhouette, chunking, and flow.
About This Reference
Hair design reference showing a female anime character with a twin braids hairstyle from a back right 3/4 angle.
1. Structure of Twin Braids Hair
Twin braids divide the hair at a center or side part into two tails segmented into alternating diamonds or ovals. Each segment is a rounded lobe slightly narrower than the one above it, connected by short cross lines. A few loose strands around the face soften the look.
- Part: center or side part dividing the hair.
- Segments: alternating rounded lobes, narrowing downward.
- Softness: a few loose strands around the face.
2. Drawing It at the Back Right 3/4 Angle
From a back-right three-quarter angle the hair mass dominates the frame and the face peeks out on the left. Sketch the full silhouette of the hair first, then place the visible slice of the face against its edge.
- The hair mass dominates; sketch its silhouette first.
- The face appears as a narrow slice on the left edge.
- Define the flow lines running down the back.
3. Gender Styling Notes
Female anime faces read through softness and larger features. The jaw tapers to a gentler, rounded chin, the cheeks are softer, and the eyes are larger and sit slightly lower on the face for a youthful look. The nose is small and subtle, the lips are fuller, and the upper lashes are drawn with a thicker, cleaner line.
4. What to Watch for in This Reference
Twin braids are defined by their segmented pattern. Study how each segment is a rounded lobe connected by short cross lines, and how the segments get slightly narrower toward the tip. The two braids should be mirrored so the silhouette stays balanced.
From behind, the hair silhouette is everything. Study how the hair falls down the back, where the part sits, and how the hairline frames the visible side of the face. The face is a small element in a large hair shape.
5. Common Mistakes with This Style
Making the segments too uniform or too irregular. Twin braids have a clear repeating pattern — each segment should be roughly the same shape, just slightly smaller toward the tip.
Drawing the face too large when it is mostly hidden by hair. From a back angle, the face should be a small slice on the edge of the hair mass.
Quick practice plan
- Block in the hair silhouette first, ignoring interior strands entirely.
- Add the chunk structure, following the flow lines from the crown.
- Refine edges and add 3-4 accent strands where the mass meets the face.
- Check your work against the common mistakes list above and fix any issues.
- Redraw the same hairstyle from a different angle using this reference as the base.
