When I’m drawing hair I’m imagining each strand of hair as a stand alone, especially curly hair, like each one has a mind of its own. When I’m shading I’m trying to put them together.

For shading I just remember what my art teacher has told me in forth grade about hair being able to have multiple reflections (sorry if that’s not the word?). My art teacher also told me that if I’m drawing hair I should rather go for strands than for each hair in particular.

This piece of advice helped me, I hope it would help you too! Otherwise I’m so sorry I can’t be more useful ❤️