When sculpting any form we want to work general to specific to get good results efficiently.
- To model hair, we begin by sculpting the primary form as a simple ‘helmet’.
- Then we identify ‘clumps’ as secondary forms.
- Finally, we add ‘strands’. The images below illustrate the process.
Some additional great examples of how to sculpt hair can be found by doing a google image search of: ‘renaissance sculpture hair’: link