Hair Specular Map Removal Thingy
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #268 of 271 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is to fix a lighting bug I was really annoyed with where hair would glow under certain lighting.
To install drag and drop the Data folder from the .zip file into the same folder as your Fallout4.exe or use any mod manager.
To manually uninstall drag and drop the Data folder from the .zip file into the same folder as your Fallout4.exe and then press CTRL+Z then delete the .zip file
This is completely compatible with Realistic Hair.
My other Fallout 4 mods:
V. A. N. S. - Amber Color Replacer
Synth Neckpieces
Smaller Vanilla Male Hands
Slightly Better Vanilla Frag Mine Mesh
No Bloody Mess
Mute Travis' Introductions to Songs
Mute Magnolia's Songs from Diamond City Radio
Immersive Terminals - Amber
DG Diamond Jukebox Patched
Creation Club Quests Moved To Miscellaneous Tab
A Little More Hair - An Addon for Lots More Male Hair and Lots More Facial Hair
A small utility mod that removes specular maps from hair to fix lighting glitches. It doesn't fully solve the issue but noticeably reduces the problem. For players bothered by shiny hair artifacts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,470 endorsements
- Huge download count (140,869) shows many players use it
- Lightweight fix that targets a specific visual annoyance
⚠️ Cons
- Doesn't completely fix the lighting issue, only mitigates it
- Last updated in 2018, may not be compatible with newer game versions
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided
For players who notice and are bothered by shiny hair artifacts under certain lighting. If you're a perfectionist about visuals, this is a quick fix. Skip if you don't care about minor lighting glitches or play with mods that overhaul hair textures.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the files in your game's Data folder or use a mod manager for easy removal.
- Test in different lighting conditions to see the improvement.
- If you use other hair texture mods, load this one after them to ensure it takes effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- DeathWrench
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 140,869
- Endorsements
- 2,470
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/1/2018
- Updated
- 11/1/2018
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