| Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | | Industry-leading collision handling for shoulder/clavicle | Heavy on VRAM if you load 3+ instances | | Beautiful anistropic shader | Limited to humanoid heads (no animal ears morph) | | Fast load time (2.2 cache optimization) | Requires VAM 1.22 or higher | | No "wiggle" artifact during idle breathing | Not compatible with "hair wind" plugins that use old API |
To get the best results from Long2.2, you must adjust three specific sliders in the VAM hair physics menu:
Pro tip: For close-up portrait renders, disable Root Motion on the back hair group. This keeps the hair volume intact while stopping the "snake like" sliding of the roots. MonsterShinkai.Hair-Long2.2.var
Earlier long hair assets could cripple frame rates (FPS). Version 2.2 introduces LODs (Levels of Detail). When the camera pulls back, the simulation reduces the number of physics strands, maintaining smooth VR performance while keeping the cinematic look for close-ups.
The 2.2 update focused heavily on the interaction between hair and the body. | Pros | Cons | | :--- |
The Navel Anchor: Unlike previous versions where hair physics started at the scalp, Long2.2 uses secondary anchors at the shoulder blades and lower back. This prevents the "levitating cape" effect where long hair floats away from the back during standing animations.
Collision Volumes: The var includes custom collision spheres for: Pro tip: For close-up portrait renders, disable Root
Wind Response: There are two wind response curves included in the physics tab:
MonsterShinkai.Hair-Long2.2 utilizes a hybrid rendering approach that sets it apart from stock VAM hair: