Hi Jessi,

Thank you for expressing your issue, it is great to hear about your Maya background!

You should be able to attach multiple NURBS curves together into a single one by using the attach multiple option. Then applying the groom will convert all of the curved into guides.

Once you convert the curves into guides you need to choose how to render them. If you're using V-Ray you can add VRay Ornatrix Mod right on top of the stack, or you can add Ox Mesh from Strands modifier. However, you probably want to ground these strands to som distribution mesh (see the Ox Ground Strands mod) and then add Ox Hair from Guides on top.

Marsel Khadiyev (Software Developer, EPHERE Inc.)