Artifact or "shadow" from haircap on close-cut hair

I have a couple different types of hair that leave this kind of artifact or translucent shell at the sides. (Using Iray.) This sample is the Vincent_Short_Hair, but it also happens with Pompadour Trend Hair. I can clean it up in photoshop but that's a PITA. Any thoughts or suggestions?


Hair Shell Artifact.png
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There's a discussion here that might help.
Thanks. I tried all of those without success, though I may try again from scratch with a fresh model and settings.