12+ Easy Cute Head Drawing Ideas for Kids
Learning how to draw a head is one of the most useful and exciting skills for any beginner artist! 👤 Whether you want to draw a funny face, a character with wild hair, or a cute portrait full of personality, a simple head drawing is always the perfect place to start.
These easy head drawing ideas are full of fun expressions, cool hairstyles, and adorable details that kids and beginners will absolutely love for practice drawing.
Pick your favourite idea and let’s start drawing the most expressive heads ever! ✏️
Fun Head Drawing Ideas Tips for Beginners
- Start with pencil — sketch a light circle first before adding any facial features
- Use simple shapes — a circle or oval is the perfect base for any head drawing
- Be creative — experiment with different hairstyles, expressions, and accessories
- Have fun — faces are all about personality, so let yours shine through!
1. Classic Kawaii Smiley Face Head
This is the perfect starting head drawing for any beginner.
Draw one large circle for the head shape.
Add two small round ears on each side of the circle.
Place big sparkling kawaii eyes in the upper half of the face.
Draw a small button nose in the centre and a wide happy smile below.
Add rosy blush circles on both cheeks and a simple straight fringe on top.
This classic cute head drawing is the foundation every beginner needs to master first, especially as a simple line art drawing! 😊👤✨
2. Girl Head with Pigtails and Bow
Draw a round face with a short straight fringe across the forehead.
Add two high pigtails rising up on each side of the head.
Tie each pigtail with a large ribbon bow in a contrasting colour.
Give the face big kawaii eyes with long curved lashes.
Add rosy cheeks and a small sweet smile.
Draw tiny stud earrings on the small visible ears.
This adorable easy head drawing is great for beginners practising cute girl character faces and improving Gesture drawing skills!
3. Boy Head with Messy Spiky Hair
Draw a round head with wild spiky hair shooting out in all directions.
Make the spikes different lengths for a fun messy look.
Give the face big round kawaii eyes and a wide grin showing teeth.
Raise one eyebrow slightly for a cheeky playful expression.
Add a small cluster of freckles across the nose bridge.
Draw small ears peeking out from beneath the wild hair.
This fun easy head drawing is perfect for beginners who want to practise expressive boy characters and try Realistic drawing basics!
4. Sleepy Head with Closed Eyes
Draw a round soft face with eyes gently closed.
Add long curved lashes resting peacefully on the cheeks.
Draw a tiny content smile — this face is deeply happy in sleep.
Place a sleeping cap with a small pompom flopped to one side.
Add rosy blush circles and soft wavy hair peeking beneath the cap.
Float small “zzz” letters beside the head.
This cosy easy head drawing idea is sweet, simple, and perfect for a bedtime-themed art piece! 😴💤🌙
5. Surprised Face with Big Eyes
Draw a round face with eyes made extra wide and large for maximum surprise.
Raise both eyebrows as high as possible on the forehead.
Make the mouth a small perfect “O” shape — completely shocked!
Draw two small hands pressed flat against both cheeks.
Add a tiny cowlick in the simple short hair on top.
Give it blush circles on the cheeks — it is surprised AND embarrassed!
This expressive easy head drawing is hilarious, fun, and great for practising different face emotions! 😲👤💥
6. Head Wearing a Flower Crown
Draw a round face with long wavy hair flowing freely downward.
Place a flower crown sitting across the top of the forehead.
Build the crown using small roses, daisies, and simple leaf shapes.
Give the face big soft kawaii eyes and gently rosy cheeks.
Add a peaceful happy smile — this is a nature-loving character.
Draw small ears partially hidden beneath the flowing hair.
This beautiful easy head drawing idea is elegant, nature-inspired, and stunning when coloured! 🌸👤🌿
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7. Head with Rainbow Coloured Hair
Draw a round face with long straight hair hanging down both sides.
Divide the hair into clear sections showing rainbow colours from root to tip.
Give the face big confident kawaii eyes and a bright bold smile.
Add tiny star stickers drawn on each cheek for extra personality.
Draw small hoop earrings on the visible ears.
Keep the face features simple so the hair remains the star of the drawing.
This bold and creative easy head drawing idea is a wonderful way to practise drawing hair with personality! 🌈👤⭐
8. Head with Glasses and a Bun
Draw a round face with hair pulled neatly into a bun on top.
Add a short straight fringe sitting just above large round glasses.
Draw two big kawaii eyes visible and sparkling behind the glasses lenses.
Tuck a small pencil behind one ear — this character loves to create!
Give it a small confident smile and rosy cheeks.
Add tiny stud earrings and keep all the lines neat and clean.
This clever cute head drawing idea is a fan favourite for anyone who loves studious character designs! 🤓👤✏️
9. Head with Cat Ear Hoodie
Draw a round face with a hoodie pulled up snugly around the head.
Add two cat ear points on the top of the pulled-up hood.
Draw the hoodie strings hanging down on either side of the face.
Give the face big sleepy kawaii eyes and a small cat-like nose.
Add rosy cheeks and a lazy content smile — pure cosy vibes.
Show a little fringe of hair peeking out from under the hood edge.
This ultra-cosy easy head drawing is one of the most popular kawaii character styles for beginners! 🐱👤🧥
10. Side Profile Head Drawing
Draw the head shape from the side — an oval with a slight bump for the nose.
Add a small cute nose pointing outward from the profile.
Draw one kawaii eye with long lashes facing to the side.
Give the lips a gentle upward curve for a soft calm smile.
Show one ear with a small delicate earring.
Let simple straight hair fall neatly down behind the profile.
This elegant easy head drawing is a great beginner exercise for learning how to draw a head from the side! 👤🎨✨
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11. Head with a Winter Beanie Hat
Draw a round cosy face with a thick knitted beanie hat pulled down low.
Add a fluffy pompom sitting on the very top of the hat.
Show a little hair peeking out from beneath the hat’s lower edge.
Give the face big warm kawaii eyes and very rosy red cheeks.
Draw a happy smile — it is cold outside but this face is perfectly cosy!
Add a chunky scarf just barely visible at the bottom of the face.
This warm and adorable easy head drawing is a perfect winter-themed beginner portrait! ❄️👤🧢
12. Head with Curly Hair and Big Smile
Draw a round face with a huge halo of curly hair surrounding it.
Build the curls using lots of small connected spiral and loop shapes.
Give the face the biggest brightest kawaii eyes on the page.
Draw a wide open smile showing teeth and two small dimples.
Tuck a small flower clip into one side of the curly hair.
Let the ears disappear playfully into the volume of the curls.
This joyful cute head drawing is bold, beautiful, and celebrates big curly hair in the most fun way! 😁👤🌸
These 12 easy cute head drawing ideas are your guide to drawing faces full of life, personality, and expression! 👤 Every face you draw teaches you something new — from shaping the head to placing features and creating hairstyles.
Keep practising, try mixing expressions with different hairstyles, and remember that there is no wrong way to draw a face. Each one is unique and wonderful, just like you! ✏️🎨
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