In brief
- BGEN Hair was introduced by M2ky on 3 November 2026.
- The tool offers options for using hair arrangements as strands for film, tubes for stylized projects, or cards for game engines.
- Alongside braid and loc tools, it includes guide simulation, baking and collider support.
- The add-on is compatible with Blender 4.5 and later and is sold as a one-time purchase.
BGEN Hair, developed by M2ky for Blender, was introduced in an announcement published on 3 November 2026. M2ky, also the creator of BGEN Picker, brings together hair grooming, adaptation to different visual styles and simulation features in the new add-on. It offers options for creating hair for film, stylized projects and game engines.
One grooming setup, different output options
BGEN Hair lets users choose from three different looks for a hair setup: strands for film work, tube-shaped forms for stylized projects, and hair cards for game-engine production. This makes it possible to choose the required form within the same grooming workflow rather than using separate tools for different targets.
Lines can be added directly to the surface to define the hair parting on the scalp. Grooming tools can then be used to shape the overall flow of the hair. In addition to a dedicated panel for braids and locs, the add-on includes tools for creating a taper fade around the ears and nape.
Guide simulation and a content library
The add-on’s gravity system simulates the movement of lightweight guides, with hair strands following that motion in Blender’s viewport. Baking and collider support are available for the final render. These features are intended to let users handle hair movement and prepare it for the final image within the same add-on.
BGEN Hair includes style presets adjustable with dials and a custom hair shader with texture painting. It also provides eight 2K hair-card texture sets for use in game engines. With BGEN Hair Library, users can browse hair styles from within Blender, download them and apply them to characters.
Its uses aren’t limited to hair. According to the source, the tool can also create elements such as fur, scales, beads and grass. As a result, the add-on may also be worth considering for productions that need organic forms in scenes, in addition to character work.
Compatibility with older BGEN tools
BGEN Hair combines the functionality of BGEN Groom, BGEN Flow and BGEN Card in a single add-on, replacing those tools. The announcement also says that compatibility with files created using the previous add-ons has been maintained. This may be an important consideration for anyone planning to move older projects to the new tool.
The add-on is compatible with Blender 4.5 and later and is offered as a one-time purchase. However, the announcement doesn’t disclose pricing or hardware requirements. It’s therefore not possible to make a definitive assessment based on the available sources of the total cost or the impact of simulation workloads on system performance.
Impact on architectural visualization workflows
Although BGEN Hair is primarily focused on hair and character creation, architectural visualization teams can use it to groom characters in their scenes. Its ability to create grass is also relevant to Blender users working with organic elements in architectural scenes. Visualization artists working across film, stylized projects and game-engine targets can choose the hair formats that best suit their workflows.
Before incorporating the add-on into an existing production, confirm that the Blender version is 4.5 or later. Although compatibility with files created using older BGEN tools is stated, it’s a good idea to test project migration using existing files. Since pricing and hardware requirements haven’t been disclosed, these details should be clarified before making purchasing and performance plans.
Sources
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BGEN Hair’s practical advantage is that it brings grooming, simulation and different output formats together in one add-on. Teams creating architectural visualizations with characters can handle hair and organic scene elements in the same Blender workflow; the hair-card sets for game engines also directly address this use case.
For offices and independent artists in Turkey, knowing the price is important when deciding whether to buy. Although the one-time license model is stated, neither the cost nor the hardware requirements are included in the source. Blender version compatibility and the ability to migrate existing files should also be tested before they’re incorporated into a production schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Which Blender versions is BGEN Hair compatible with?
The add-on is stated to be compatible with Blender 4.5 and later.
Which hair formats does BGEN Hair support?
It can be used to create different hair styles, including braids and locs. Users can choose strands, tubes or cards for film, stylized projects and game engines.
What is BGEN Hair’s price and licensing model?
It’s offered as a one-time purchase, but the announcement doesn’t disclose the price.
