Expressive Anime Hair Procreate Brushes (Free)
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I found a small but mighty sample pack from MANGA BRUSH: three expressive hair brushes made specifically for anime / manga styles — straight, wavy and braided/curly — ready for Procreate, Clip Studio, and Photoshop. Curated by Brushonic and free to download, this is a perfect starter set to speed up hair linework and stylized shading.
Description
A Curated Gem for Anime & Manga Character Hair
I hunted down this compact sample because it does one very focused thing extremely well: give anime-style hair believable flow with minimal fuss. These three brushes — straight, wavy and braided/curly — are built to reproduce the quick, readable hair shapes you see in manga and anime, so you can block in hair volume, define strands and finish silhouettes fast. If you draw characters, this little set is an instant time-saver.
First Impressions: The Feel & Texture
What I love about these brushes is how they balance clarity with a touch of painterly personality. They aren’t flat, mechanical strokes — there’s just enough variation to suggest strand grouping and natural movement while staying clean and readable for comics. The preview art on the product page hints at crisp edges for linework with subtle texture for painterly fills: think bold manga strokes softened by slight grain and painterly pressure response. In short — confident, stylized, and designed for hair that reads at a glance.
Where This Brush Set Shines
- Quick character concepting: block hair masses and indicate flow in seconds.
- Manga-style linework: clean strokes that still feel hand-drawn.
- Stylized shading: use the wavy/curly brushes for volume shading and painterly accents.
- Braids and hairstyle details: the braided/curly brush makes repeated patterns effortless.
- Cross-software workflow: ready for Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, and Photoshop — great if you switch tools.
About the Creator & How to Download
These brushes are from MANGA BRUSH (artist credit: @esperstar) — a creator who builds comic- and manga-focused toolsets. The Gumroad page offers this Sample Pack of 3 Anime Hair Brushes as a free download, with an upgrade option to unlock the full 60+ brush set for a small price.
How to get them:
- Click the I want this! / checkout button on the Gumroad page.
- Choose the Sample Pack of 3 Anime Hair Brushes ($0+) option.
- Enter your email (Gumroad will email the download) and complete the free checkout.
- Download the brushes and install them into Procreate / Clip Studio / Photoshop per your usual workflow.
If you like the brushes, consider upgrading or tipping the creator — the paid set includes 60+ dedicated anime hair brushes and supports future free updates. Try them and then make something silly-good with hair that actually moves.
FAQ
What formats are included?
The sample pack is provided for Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, and Photoshop according to the Gumroad product page.
Is this pack really free?
Yes — the product page lists a Sample Pack of 3 priced at $0+ (you can enter a tip if you want). There’s also an optional upgrade to unlock 60+ brushes for a fee.
Can I sell artwork made with these brushes?
Yes. The creator specifies the brushes cannot be resold directly, but artwork created using the brushes may be sold without restriction.
Will these brushes be updated?
According to the product information, all future updates to this pack are free and the pack is included in the creator’s larger megapack if you later want more brushes.
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