hair strand??

Hi~

I'm having to make hair strands with the pen or bezier tool.  These lines have an odd "stripped" look.  I have the outline set as a solid line but it looks like it's dashed.  I've given up on  the artistic media brush.  I've had too many crashes with it and I'm tired of holding my breath:)

How can I make a solid line that is pointed at one end.  One that looks like a strand of hair.  Forgive my  ignorance, but I really need an answer to this~  When there are o lot of stands you can really notice it.  Please take a look and let me know what you think.

Thank you!!!

Patty