This is what I've done so far. I wouldn't mind it a little longer, but I don't think the model can take much more as it's already set at 6.000 I'll need to add another set of the "p-bangs", or get another short fluffy piece to fill in the side gaps. I'd like to shave the sides in a little closer and put in a natural looking part. Do you think I can do that with textures and bump maps? I still need to figure out the meatball (odango) part...maybe a seperate prop?

That looks very impressive (and very anime), I look forward to seeing the finished result Paul

Thanks. I hope I can get this to work, especially considering that I haven't a clue what I'm doing. The pieces aren't stuck to eachother yet. It's 2 of Jeff H's topknots and the p & z-bangs from Thornes newest lovely.

Well this seems to be working out pretty well! Make sure you have the character in the default position before you export all as .obj or the new hair model will fly around when poses are applied. Looking good!