Block in the hair mass with a single base shape
Separate major clumps and silhouette first
Establish light and shadow areas
Add large directional strands following hair flow
Refine clumps with varied strand thickness
Keep roots darker and denser
Leave highlights clean and controlled
Use tapered strokes for strand ends
Layer midtones over the base mass
Add cast shadows between clumps
Preserve soft edges in shadowed areas
Sharpen edges only where needed
Vary line weight for depth
Indicate texture sparingly
Blend selectively to keep volume
Finish with a few bright highlight strands