In that scale, epoxy putty or something like Sculpey would seem to be the way to go. Add detail with a stiff brush and/or needles.
I once saw really impressive figure beards done with rayon fibers teased from a fine-stranded poly cord...but that was on 'GI Joe' sized figures. In 1/32, the effect would probably be lost -- and you'd be asking for a nervous breakdown.
You might look here for inspiration....