How I Draw Realistic Hair with Pastel Pencils (Simple Techniques That Work)

How I Draw Realistic Hair with Pastel Pencils (Simple Techniques That Work)

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Emmy Kalia
9 Video Views·May 2, 2026

In this video, I’ll show you how I draw realistic hair using pastel pencils, step by step. You’ll see how I build texture, depth, and softness to make the hair look natural and detailed.

This is part 1 of a full portrait drawing. If you’d like to follow along in real time, the full lesson is available in the membership.

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MATERIALS:
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Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils: https://amzn.to/423yaIc
Caran d'ache Pastel Pencils
Kneaded eraser: https://amzn.to/3mjgeYL
Elecytic Sharpener: https://amzn.to/3CwJv4E

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