Draw Hairstyles with DIY Star LongLeggedLucy

What can we use if we don't have the hairstyle template, fine-tip black pen, or markers?

If you don't have the hairstyle template, trace the rim of a cup or jar three times to make three Star LongLeggedLucy heads, swap the fine-tip black pen for a thin Sharpie or gel pen (or a sharpened pencil for light outlines), and use colored pencils or crayons instead of markers.

My ink smudged and the markers bled—how can we fix that?

If ink smears or markers bleed when you go over your favorite lines, test pens on scrap paper first, place a spare sheet under your drawing to catch bleed-through, let the fine-tip black pen dry fully before erasing pencil marks, and use lighter marker pressure or thicker paper to keep braid and bun shapes crisp.

How can this activity be adapted for different ages?

For preschoolers, trace the three heads and let them fill big flowing shapes and add stickers with chunky markers; for early-elementary kids, follow the full steps including drawing the hairline, three-strand braid, ponytail-to-bun, and texture lines with guidance; and for older kids, encourage precise texture strokes, complex color gradients with markers, and neater inking with the fine-tip black pen.

What are some fun ways to extend or personalize the hairstyles after coloring?

After coloring each hairstyle, glue yarn into the drawn braid for real texture, attach sequins or fabric bows to accessories before erasing pencil marks, experiment with marker stripes or gradients for patterned hair, or make a mini portfolio of your three Star LongLeggedLucy heads to photograph and share on DIY.org.