Head

 
The first step to draw a head is to draw a circle (or an oval, it's up to you) (A).  If you can't seem to draw round circles by yourself, it's a sign that you need some practice at eye/hand coordination... X) Practice, practice, practice: you shouldn't need a tool!  

Then, draw the B lines.  The result is a basic shape for a human head!  

For demonstration purposes only, I drew the B lines in a very angular way : it is meant to help you understand the next steps.   

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Now, let me show you some important spots:  

(1) where the circle and the B lines meet;

(2) the middle of the lower part of the circle;

(3)where the B lines curve (the curve of the lower jaw)

 

These spots mark strategic places/heights!  

(1) Eyes

(2) Nose

(3) Mouth

With this method, you don't have to guess where the eyes, nose and mouth should be, you KNOW ;) 

 

View from the front...  
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The same guidelines can be used for various view angles or perspectives...  All you have to do is to adapt them.

Here you see a simple 3/4 shot.  

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A Here, a 3/4 shot, but from bellow. 
 

And those guidelines can be used for characters of all ages, depending on how you use them: 

 

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