How do you make your hair curly in Blender?

To make hair curly in Blender, you can utilize curves and adjust their settings.

Creating Curly Hair using Curves

One effective method involves using Bézier curves and modifying their properties:

1. Add a Curve: Begin by adding a Bézier curve to your scene.

   • This will serve as the base for your curly hair strand.

2. Change Curve Type: Set the curve type to 3D Bézier.

   • This gives you more flexibility in shaping the curve in 3D space.

3. Adjust Settings: Modify the curve settings, specifically:

   • Set the curve to spheric.
     • This will make the curve bend in a rounded fashion.
   • Change the turns to 4 and the steps to 4, to achieve a curly shape.
     • This gives the curve a spiral-like appearance that is typical of curly hair.
   • Select auto, for automatic handle adjustment.

4. Shape the Curve: You can further refine the curve by adjusting its control points.

   • This allows you to control the exact shape and curl pattern.

5. Convert to Hair: Once you have the desired curl shape, convert the curve to hair using the particle system.

Summary of the Process

Step	Action
1. Add Curve	Add a new Bézier curve to the scene.
2. Change to 3D	Set the curve type to 3D Bézier for 3D manipulation.
3. Adjust Properties	Set spheric style, turns to 4, and steps to 4. Select auto for handle placement
4. Shape	Modify the control points to shape the curve and create unique curls.
5. Convert to Hair	Use particle systems to convert the curve to hair, allowing for detailed hair rendering

This method, as demonstrated in the provided reference (referencing the settings for turns, steps, sphere, and the use of a 3D Bézier curve), gives a solid base for stylized and curly hair creation in Blender.