Make sure the hair figure or prop is selected then go to the mat room. From there click onto the advanced tab. If they are being used you would see them there.

If there is nothing in the mat room slowing things down then your pretty much stuck with doing what was mentioned. Disable raytracing for the hair or drop the number or raytrace bounces.

What kind of render settings are you using?

 

 

Handle every stressful situation like a dog.

If you can't eat it or play with it,

just pee on it and walk away. :-)

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I wouldnt have to manage my anger

if people would manage their stupidity......