Loose Side Braid for Female Elf and Human

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,118 endorsements) 📥 14,030 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 7/16/2015
⚪ Last updated 2015

By hot-fish · Face and Hair

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/16/2015 📅 Created: 7/16/2015

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 8.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #67 of 305 Face and Hair mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod only works on Ultra settings.

This mod replaces the shaved sides hairstyle for female humans and elves.

Warning! This particular mod is far from perfect. Due to the nature of the original shaved hairstyle this mod is derived from, there are plenty of issues aesthetically currently, such as clipping and bald spots showing during cutscenes.

Installation: First and foremost you need the DAI Mod Manager.

When you launch the DAI Mod Manager you’ll need to choose where the DragonAgeInquisition.exe file is located.

You’ll also need to choose the folder containing all your .daimod files.

All your mods should show up in a list as “ [ ] Mod Name “, in the case “[ ] Loose Braid for Female Elf/Human" or something. If there’s an [ X ] it means it’s already enabled. You can double click on each mod or click Enable at the bottom left to enable which mods you want to have installed.

Leave ‘Verbose Logging’ and ‘Force rescan of Patch’ unchecked, then hit Merge in the bottom right.  A window will popup telling you of what the program is doing.

You’ll then get asked where you would like to save the modded output which will be something like a folder saying Patch_ModManagerMerge.

Go to where the DragonAgeInquisition.exe file is located, then to the Update folder. Copy the Patch_ModManagerMerge folder to here and voila!

Launch the game off Origin and the hair should be installed.

If you’re changing your appearance via Black Emporium, you’ll have to choose the original hairstyle. When you leave Black Emporium you should have the modded hair.

Mods used in the screenshots: ELEs Female Elf Jammy Retexture Skaramoosh's Realistic Hair Shantia's Eyebrows

Kudos to the DAI Tools team for all their hard work making mods possible for DA:I.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A simple cosmetic mod that replaces the shaved sides and small braid hairstyle for female humans and elves with a loose side braid. Popular with over 1,100 endorsements, though it hasn't been updated since 2015.

✨ Key Features

Replaces the shaved sides and small braid hairstyle for female characters.
Available for both human and elf races.
Simple cosmetic change with no gameplay impact.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,118 endorsements and over 14k downloads.
  • Gives female characters a more natural, flowing look.
  • Works for both humans and elves, so it's versatile.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015 — may not be compatible with the latest game version.
  • Only replaces one hairstyle, so it's a minor change.
  • No screenshots or additional details provided by the author.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want a subtle visual tweak to female characters without overhauling the game. If you're into role-playing or just prefer a softer hairstyle, this is a quick install. Skip if you're looking for more dramatic hair options or gameplay changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to place the files in the correct data folder for your game (e.g., Skyrim's Data directory).
  • If you use a mod manager, you can preview the mod before installing to see if you like the look.
  • Since it's an older mod, check if any patches are needed for your game version.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragon Age Mods
Author
hot-fish
Version
1.0
Downloads
14,030
Endorsements
1,118
Category
Face and Hair
Created
7/16/2015
Updated
7/16/2015

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