Need advices for a rpg character sprite sheet

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Allright, I started this very simple sprite sheet :

I did the template and a exemple of the final result but I now realise that I have no idea of how I could make the hair in all the 8 direction, nor of how to animate its movements. Also, if someone have something to say to make better shading or anti aliasing...

Could someone help me on that ?

Edit : My problem is principally about making the hair in all 8 directions, I must precise.

Edit 2 : The result is not that awfull, I guess I'll be able to make something, I'll probably search a tutorial for the Idle stand animation.