this is a great chop, but if you have time, you might want to look up the term "Flea Dirt"...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4786517998_0af6504282.jpg

One of the most traumatic times in my life was having to give a bath to my rescue black Persian fluff cat (Belasco)(5 year old de-clawed abandoned feline) and the flea dirt came off him in a shower of sadness (oh did he cry).. and your creation's hair looks just like it.. hehehe

Don't worry, it's just IMHO but oh boy, did those memories come back in a flood LOL.. good luck

HaHa, I should rename this image flea dirt angel. lol

Beautiful concept and execution, author. I like the scatter brush for masking to make the 'disintegration' effect.