Depicted here by Akebi Sasaki from Girls und Panzer and Rurichiyo Kasumiouji from Bleach, this hairstyle is perfect for that no BS attitude female character who gets things done.
Depicted here by Mari Kurihara from Prison School and Petra Ral from Attack on Titan, this hairstyle is perfect for female characters that are easily described as headstrong.
Depicted here by Ezra Scarlett, long hairstyles are almost a standard for a lead female role in most anime. Often offering a variety of character traits from femininity to a strong character to sensuality to a timid character, long hair is definitely where it's at.
Depicted here by Eri Ayase from Love Live! School Idol Project and Yoko Littner from Gurren Lagann, the ponytail is a classic must have for a character in a leading role with leadership tendencies.
Depicted here by a character anyone should know, Sailor Moon, and Mine from Akame ga Kill! Twintails are the perfect hairstyle for a badass character with a sweet side.
Depicted here by the iconic character Chun-Li, the bun hairstyle often helps depict a very feminine side regardless of how kick ass the characters may be (or not, they're either adorable or awesome!)
This blinding hairstyle is depicted here by notorious badass, Olivier Mira Armstrong from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Ayase Ayatsuji from Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry. This hairstyle may seem to lean on the not so practical side but that definitely doesn't seem to stop the characters who rock them. In fact these women are often strong and driven characters, as seen with these examples!