ENB Hair Fixes (Minimal)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,220 endorsements) 📥 195,462 downloads 📌 v1 📅 5/19/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By caleb gamman · Bug Fixes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/19/2020 📅 Created: 5/19/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #64 of 110 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

With ENB's Ambient Occlusion enabled areas of hair which should be transparent end up shaded black. This changes 8 hair meshes and 12 beards. Each mesh was reevaluated and edited on an individual basis. I have tried to only change those which were visually distracting and not push them too far the other way.

WHAT IT DOES
Ever since this issue cropped up, people have recommended changing the hair meshes to function the same as tree leaves, where there is a hard transparent cutoff, preventing the issue. The problem is this ends up cutting into the hair, and removing the glossiness, which can create some looks that imo, are worse than the original glitches. I have gone through and picked out the worst offenders, and adjusted them individually to the best possible cutoff, leaving those which looked worse with the change alone. 

I WANT MORE

FiftyTifty's ENB AO Hair Transparency Fix or that from the Midhrastic ENB are more extreme versions, changing all hair/beard meshes universally to a high value. This does knock out the visual bugs, though to my eye, is not worth the tradeoff. You might try installing both, loading mine last, to take advantage of the more subtle blending here, while removing all problems.

THAT'S IT
This is part of my quest to update the vanilla experience to 2020, the ENB used for screenshots is my Minimal ENBd_z4x2BZWr4

If you think I've missed a mesh, I did look through far more than I've included here and decided that they weren't worth it, but I'm sure I haven't covered everything so feel free to let me know.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compact bug fix mod that resolves visual glitches with ENB ambient occlusion and hair rendering. With 1,220 endorsements and 195,462 downloads, it's a proven solution for players using ENB presets. Last updated in 2020, so it may not support the latest game versions.

✨ Key Features

Fixes visual bugs with ENB ambient occlusion and hair
Minimal mod that targets specific rendering issues
High download count (195,462) indicates widespread use

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested fix with 1,220 endorsements
  • Huge download count (195k) shows it works for many players
  • Tiny mod that does one job without bloat

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2020 — might not work with current ENB or game patches
  • Only addresses hair and AO issues — if you need other ENB fixes, look elsewhere
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim modders who use ENB presets and notice weird shadow or lighting artifacts on hair. If you're chasing that perfect screenshot and hair looks off, this is a quick fix. Skip if you don't use ENB or if you're on a newer game version where it might not work.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have an ENB preset installed first — this mod only fixes issues that occur with ENB AO.
  • If you're using a mod manager, just drop the file in and overwrite if prompted; it's a simple replacer.
  • Test in an area with lots of hair (like a crowded city) to see the fix in action.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
caleb gamman
Version
1
Downloads
195,462
Endorsements
1,220
Category
Bug Fixes
Created
5/19/2020
Updated
5/19/2020

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