5 Essential Realistic Hair Brushes for Procreate – Beginner-Friendly Set for Digital Art

Create lifelike hair in minutes with this curated set of 5 essential Procreate hair brushes. Perfect for beginners and pros alike, this compact kit focuses on the tools you’ll actually use—no clutter, no overwhelm, just beautiful results. Whether you’re painting hyper-realistic portraits or stylized cartoon characters, these brushes deliver smooth flow, natural texture, and glossy dimension every time.

Why this set? Many brush packs include 20+ options that feel confusing and hard to master. This streamlined, best-of-the-best selection gives you the five most important brushes for building any hairstyle from base to finish. Each brush has a clear purpose, so you can work faster, stay consistent, and get professional-quality results with less trial and error.

What’s inside:

- Hair Brush 1 (Thin Strands): Add fine, realistic strands for definition and edge detailing.

- Baby Hair Brush: Perfect for soft flyaways and delicate hairs along the hairline.

- Flowing Hair: My #1 most-used brush for smooth, silky locks—ideal for both thick and thin strokes.

- Hair Fill: Lay down the base shape and color quickly to block in volume and form.

- Highlight: Paint glossy, light-catching strands to add shine and depth.

Key benefits:

- Beginner-friendly: Intuitive, forgiving brushes that help you improve fast.

- Versatile: Works for realistic portraits, stylized art, and a wide range of hair types and styles.

- Time-saving: A tight, purposeful set—no need to sift through dozens of similar brushes.

- Professional results: Achieve softness, movement, and believable texture in a few strokes.

How to install (iPad/Procreate):

1) After purchase, click “Download Now” on your order confirmation.

2) Save the file to your iPad (Files app or a folder you can access).

3) Tap the ZIP file to unzip.

4) Open the folder and tap each brush file to import into Procreate.

5) In Procreate, go to Brushes > scroll to “Imported” to find your new brushes.

If you need alternative installation methods, visit: https://support.creativemarket.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000851594-Installing-Procreate-Brushes#ipad

Compatibility: Procreate for iPad only.

License: Use for personal or commercial artwork.

Thank you and happy creating! If you have any questions or need support, send a message—I’m here to help. Your review means a lot; let me know what you think and share your results!