Do Your Hair Like Anime Characters

Most anime characters have very complex and unique hairstyles. Doing your hair in real life to imitate the hair of anime characters is an art. It requires consistent effort and determination. Here are some easy steps you should follow if you want an anime-inspired hairstyle.

Steps

Choosing the style

  1. Decide on what characters you want to look like. Think of your favorite anime hair. Which ones seem sort of possible?
  2. Sort the character out by long or short hair. If you like the longer hair, you don't have to have such hair. Instead, get extensions.

Doing an anime hairstyle

  1. Shampoo and condition your hair a day before. This will enable your hair to be smooth and ready for styling.
    • Put in a leave in conditioner that works well before you start then comb out the knots in your hair.
  2. Ask for help if necessary. Get a friend or family member to help you keep you hair in place.
  3. Follow the image of the chosen anime character. When doing your anime-inspired hairstyle, keep your anime character's picture in front of you to pay attention to the detail of the hairstyle.
  4. Take your time. Do your hairstyle with patience and determination. Apply as much time as possible; there's no need to rush.
  5. Focus on the bangs first. Anime hairstyle are all about bangs. Realize that. Lots of bangs at the front is a must.

The triple ponytail with bows

This is just an example:

  1. Gather the top layer of hair in a ponytail.
  2. Do the same with the next layer, add that to the first.
  3. Gather up the rest and add that. Then tie with bows.
    • Don't forget to add some color! Some anime characters have really cool colors, such as pink, green, blue, purple, and red.

Keeping the do in place

  1. Use hair putty or hair wax to keep the style in place. Most importantly, use a blow dryer to style the hair in the correct direction!
  2. Use hairspray after you are done with your hairstyle. It will make is stay like that for longer.
    • Don't spray your hair too much, or it will look unnatural and sticky.

Additions to the hairstyle

  1. Buy ribbons, clips, ties an all the accessories that you'll need.
  2. Enjoy your anime do.

Tips

  • Don't overdo it; anime is extremely stylized, so something that looks good on your favorite anime may not work well in real life.
  • Do not be disappointed if you mess up! Wash it and try again.
  • It is important to remember that the anime culture is a part of Japanese culture, and that Japanese culture is very different from western cultures. If you can understand why this matters for explaining how to do a hairdo, then kudos to you.
  • Many anime styles seem very hard to do, when some of them are really just simple ponytails. As for the bangs, it doesn't really matter how you cut them; choose what suits your face.

Things You'll Need

  • Hair bows, ties, clips, etc.
  • Brush
  • Comb
  • Water
  • Conditioner
  • Hairspray

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