Vanilla Ponytails (Witch)
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #23 of 270 Characters mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
CURRENTLY PARTIALLY BROKEN AFTER THE JUNE UPDATE
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[]Replaces the bald hair with 1 of 5 base-game NPC ponytails
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]Choose only 1 of the ponytails to install.[]Hair will be hidden under hats like vanilla game
[]Physics works
Technical:
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[]Does not include models, it's a data edit to `DA_HairFemale052`
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]ChunkID = 172Installation:
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[]Unzip the file that you download
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]Put the files in your mods folder:`...\steamapps\common\Hogwarts Legacy\Phoenix\Content\Paks\~mods`
Update notes:
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[]v4ish - Removed Kairi's files, as they're now buggy and added icouldifiwantedto's fix for two of the five Ponytails
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]v3a - Added an alternative download with Kairi's files who are on ChunkID 110 to try and fix some conflicts[]v3 - Change ChunkID from 111 to random 172 to fix conflicts
[]v2 - Rename files for quality-of-life, attempt to fix issues.
- v1 - Release.
Special thanks
Kairi, icouldifiwantedto
Alternative mod:
Extended Character Creator
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[]Unzip the file that you download
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[]Does not include models, it's a data edit to `DA_HairFemale052`
Vanilla Ponytails (Witch) is a compact cosmetic mod that replaces the bald hair option with one of five base-game NPC ponytails. It's for Skyrim players who want a simple, lore-friendly hair alternative without adding new assets. With 977 endorsements and recent updates, it's a reliable choice.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 977 endorsements and over 33k downloads.
- Uses only vanilla assets, so no texture or mesh conflicts.
- Lightweight and easy to install—just drop and play.
⚠️ Cons
- Only replaces the bald hair option, so it's a niche cosmetic tweak.
- No preview images or detailed instructions provided by the author.
- May not be compatible with other mods that alter the bald hair slot.
For Skyrim players who want a subtle, lore-friendly hair replacement without adding new assets. Perfect for those who dislike the bald look but want to keep the game's vanilla aesthetic. Skip if you're looking for more dramatic hair mods or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files directly into your Data folder or use a mod manager for easy uninstallation.
- If you use other hair mods, check load order to ensure this mod's changes aren't overwritten.
- Test in-game by creating a new character or using the console to change hair.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Hogwarts Legacy Mods
- Author
- Hoax2 - Kairi
- Version
- 3
- Downloads
- 33,646
- Endorsements
- 977
- Category
- Characters
- Created
- 2/21/2023
- Updated
- 8/11/2024
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