Introduction

Maya^® nHair is a dynamic hair simulation system that lets you model realistic hairstyles and hair behavior. nHair uses Maya® Nucleus™, the same dynamic simulation framework that generates nCloth and nParticle simulations. nHair systems interact with other Nucleus objects, including nCloth, passive collision, and nParticle objects

The generic dynamic curves generated by the hair system can also be used to create non-hair effects, such as ropes, chains, a suspension bridge, sea creatures, or a lofted surface from a curve.

With nHair you can simulate:

• Natural movement and self-collisions of long hair
• Hair that collides with nCloth garments and hats
• Hair blowing in the wind or being blow dried
• Hair when swimming underwater
• Various hairstyles, including ponytails, braids, and updos
• Other dynamic curve effects such as ropes, chains, cables, wires, etc.

This chapter includes these lessons:

• Lesson 1 Creating a basic hairstyle
• Lesson 2: Creating a dynamic curve simulation