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Blender Addon | Hairclump

by VFX Grace·Modeling

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Why we like it

HairClump stands out in the superhive library for pairing parametric clump randomness with one-click Alembic export, and it stays current — version 1.9.12 added Blender 5.0 support in November 2025.

What is Blender Addon | Hairclump?

HairClump is a Blender add-on from VFX Grace that parametrically controls the randomness of hair shapes. Multiple clump-based controls, including length control and kink control, make it easier to style a complex hair shape through simple guides.

Virtual Parents lets you customize the number of clumps and vary the random seed, and you can add Length Random, Curve Random, Shape Random, and Noise Random to clumps. Kink Random offers four modes — curl, radial, wave, and braid random — each carrying kink, amplitude, clump, flatness, frequency, and shape random parameters.

The add-on also exports hair clumps, particles, and instances in Alembic format with one click. It runs on Windows 10/11 with Blender 2.81a or above, Ubuntu 18.04/20.04 with Blender 2.93 or above, and macOS 10.14 or above with Blender 3.3 or above. Version 1.9.12 adds support for Blender 5.0.

Who is Blender Addon | Hairclump best for?

Blender Addon | Hairclump is best for blender artists styling complex hair shapes through clump-based guides and exporting particles and instances to Alembic.

How much does Blender Addon | Hairclump cost?

Blender Addon | Hairclump is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Virtual Parents to customize the number of clumps and vary the random seed
  • Length, Curve, Shape, and Noise Random controls for clumps
  • Kink Random with four modes: curl, radial, wave, and braid random
  • Per-mode parameters for kink, amplitude, clump, flatness, frequency, and shape random
  • One-click export of hair clumps, particles, and instances in Alembic format
  • Support across Windows, Ubuntu, and macOS with per-platform minimum Blender versions

Tags

#Blender#Hair#Hair Clumping#Grooming#Alembic Export#Particles#VFX Grace

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions and operating systems does HairClump support?

HairClump supports different Blender versions per operating system: on Windows 10 or 11 it runs on Blender 2.81a or above, on Ubuntu 18.04 or 20.04 it needs Blender 2.93 or above, and on macOS 10.14 or above it requires Blender 3.3 or above. Later updates extended coverage to newer releases, including Blender 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, and 5.0. Check the requirements on the developer's page against your exact setup before installing to confirm your platform and Blender build are covered.

How do I install HairClump in Blender?

HairClump installs through Blender's standard add-on process: open Preferences, go to the Add-ons tab, choose Install, then select the add-in to install it. If you plan to use Virtual Parents, note that it only works when Interpolated children are used, so set your particle system up accordingly before styling. Following the standard install path keeps HairClump consistent with how other Blender add-ons are added, and the developer's page covers the same steps if you want to double-check the sequence.

Does HairClump work with Blender 5.0?

HairClump works with Blender 5.0. Version 1.9.12, updated on November 30, 2025, added Blender 5.0 support, and earlier updates brought compatibility with Blender 4.5, 4.2, and 4.1. On its supported operating systems the add-on covers a range of Blender builds, from 2.81a and above on Windows through to the latest releases. If you are on Blender 5.0, use the current version so the newest compatibility is in place.

What should I watch for when exporting to Alembic with HairClump?

HairClump includes a few cautions for Alembic export. If an instance is used in a particle system, avoid toggling Hair Clump Random on that system, since Blender can crash during ABC export. When Virtual Parents is in use, keep the display amount consistent with the render amount, or the exported ABC will differ from the displayed shape. Select the objects to be exported before running the export, and set tile size to a power of two, such as 2, 4, 8, or 16.

Is HairClump free to use?

HairClump is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms, and any conditions tied to distribution or use, check VFX Grace's own page, since licensing details can change over time and the developer is the authoritative source. Beyond cost, it is worth confirming your platform meets the requirements — Windows, Ubuntu, or macOS each pair with specific minimum Blender versions — so the add-on runs as expected on your machine.

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