diff --git a/interface/src/Hair.cpp b/interface/src/Hair.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..a23312eba1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/interface/src/Hair.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+//
+//  Hair.cpp
+//  interface/src
+//
+//  Created by Philip on June 26, 2014
+//  Copyright 2014 High Fidelity, Inc.
+//
+//  Distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
+//  See the accompanying file LICENSE or http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html
+//
+//  Creates single flexible vertlet-integrated strands that can be used for hair/fur/grass
+
+#include "Hair.h"
+
+#include "Util.h"
+#include "world.h"
+
+
+Hair::Hair() {
+    qDebug() << "Creating Hair";
+ }
+
+void Hair::simulate(float deltaTime) {
+}
+
+void Hair::render() {
+    //
+    //  Before calling this function, translate/rotate to the origin of the owning object
+    glPushMatrix();
+    glColor3f(1.0f, 1.0f, 0.0f);
+    glutSolidSphere(1.0f, 15, 15);
+    glPopMatrix();
+}
+
+
diff --git a/interface/src/Hair.h b/interface/src/Hair.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e4dc3778c3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/interface/src/Hair.h
@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+//
+//  Hair.h
+//  interface/src
+//
+//  Created by Philip on June 26, 2014
+//  Copyright 2014 High Fidelity, Inc.
+//
+//  Distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
+//  See the accompanying file LICENSE or http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html
+//
+
+#ifndef hifi_Hair_h
+#define hifi_Hair_h
+
+#include <iostream>
+
+#include <glm/glm.hpp>
+#include <SharedUtil.h>
+
+#include "GeometryUtil.h"
+#include "InterfaceConfig.h"
+#include "Util.h"
+
+
+class Hair {
+public:
+    Hair();
+    void simulate(float deltaTime);
+    void render();
+    
+private:
+    
+   };
+
+#endif // hifi_Hair_h
diff --git a/interface/src/avatar/Avatar.cpp b/interface/src/avatar/Avatar.cpp
index 5a294bb2a5..769d0398a2 100644
--- a/interface/src/avatar/Avatar.cpp
+++ b/interface/src/avatar/Avatar.cpp
@@ -143,6 +143,11 @@ void Avatar::simulate(float deltaTime) {
         if (Menu::getInstance()->isOptionChecked(MenuOption::StringHair)) {
             simulateHair(deltaTime);
         }
+        
+        foreach (Hair* hair, _hairs) {
+            hair->simulate(deltaTime);
+        }
+
     }
     
     // update position by velocity, and subtract the change added earlier for gravity
@@ -380,6 +385,9 @@ void Avatar::renderBody(RenderMode renderMode, float glowLevel) {
     getHead()->render(1.0f, modelRenderMode);
     if (Menu::getInstance()->isOptionChecked(MenuOption::StringHair)) {
         renderHair();
+        foreach (Hair* hair, _hairs) {
+            hair->render();
+        }
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/interface/src/avatar/Avatar.h b/interface/src/avatar/Avatar.h
index f20db1019d..369cd7e688 100755
--- a/interface/src/avatar/Avatar.h
+++ b/interface/src/avatar/Avatar.h
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
 
 #include <AvatarData.h>
 
+#include "Hair.h"
 #include "Hand.h"
 #include "Head.h"
 #include "InterfaceConfig.h"
@@ -159,6 +160,7 @@ signals:
     void collisionWithAvatar(const QUuid& myUUID, const QUuid& theirUUID, const CollisionInfo& collision);
 
 protected:
+    QVector<Hair*> _hairs;
     SkeletonModel _skeletonModel;
     QVector<Model*> _attachmentModels;
     float _bodyYawDelta;
diff --git a/interface/src/avatar/MyAvatar.cpp b/interface/src/avatar/MyAvatar.cpp
index 7367f64d73..cfdf7e057a 100644
--- a/interface/src/avatar/MyAvatar.cpp
+++ b/interface/src/avatar/MyAvatar.cpp
@@ -199,6 +199,9 @@ void MyAvatar::simulate(float deltaTime) {
         PerformanceTimer perfTimer("MyAvatar::simulate/hair Simulate");
         if (Menu::getInstance()->isOptionChecked(MenuOption::StringHair)) {
             simulateHair(deltaTime);
+            foreach (Hair* hair, _hairs) {
+                hair->simulate(deltaTime);
+            }
         }
     }
 
@@ -860,6 +863,9 @@ void MyAvatar::renderBody(RenderMode renderMode, float glowLevel) {
         getHead()->render(1.0f, modelRenderMode);
         if (Menu::getInstance()->isOptionChecked(MenuOption::StringHair)) {
             renderHair();
+            foreach (Hair* hair, _hairs) {
+                hair->render();
+            }
         }
     }
     getHand()->render(true, modelRenderMode);