Single Braid

One common type of hairstyle is the single braid. This is a classic look in anime character designs. You will often see it being used to frame the face of the character or to give it a sense of ruggedness or adventurous feel depending on the level of dishevelment of the braid. This is a look that really shows off the artist’s proficiency in handling hair physics and line work, particularly when the braid is moving in the action scene. This is a trait that is often well-received by the fandom due to the clean and functional look of the design.

The texture of the hair tends to shine well under the hues of the setting sun or neon pink gradient common in cyberpunk settings. The artist may even go the extra mile to add some minute details to the character’s hair to ground the look. To be honest, a close-up of a braided hairstyle is a solid lock screen background for any phone.