Wavy Hair

You know that certain look that is not quite pin-straight but is not quite curly ringlets either? This tag is all about that. Anime often uses wavy hair as a quick way to show that a character is elegant, gentle, or just plain cool. It fits perfectly in that space where the character looks natural instead of stiffly styled. Honestly, it is probably a nightmare for animators to draw frame by frame instead of just spikes, but the payoff in still pictures is huge because of how the light catches the curves.

You usually see this hairstyle on "oneesan" (older sister) types or characters who speak softly, but it is also pretty common for bishounen characters. It makes the picture look more interesting. Wavy hair lets artists play with flow and movement instead of just flat blocks of color. This makes these wallpapers look great on high-resolution screens. Fans seem to really like the softness of these designs, whether they are for a messy, just-woke-up look or perfectly manicured waves on a fantasy princess.

This is a good place to start if you want backgrounds that look more natural and detailed than the usual anime styles. Here, you will find everything from detailed game art to casual fan art.