KS Hairdos - HDT Physics
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 101 Body, Face, and Hair mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
CURRENT HAIR NUMBER: 75
CHART IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Please read known issues and requirements before downloading
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This is a hair pack that contains 75 female hairstyles from the KS Hairdos pack with added HDT physics.
This file is standalone and does not require KS Hairdos Renewal.
Elven support is included.
Full chart is at the bottom of the page.
You MUST download the "HDT physics extension" and SKSE for this to work.
Please use the "Showracemenu Precache Killer" (requires SKSE!) so your game won't crash or freeze upon entering the race menu.
It is also recommended to use "RaceMenu" so you can see the names of the hairstyles. RaceMenu has a built-in Precache Killer, so you no longer need the one listed above if you choose to use RaceMenu.
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[]Download the main file with Vortex Mod Manager.[/]
[]Activate the mod.[/]
[]Open the console by pressing ` and type "ShowRaceMenu". You can go through the hairstyles this way or you can create a new game.[/]
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[]Download the main file and extract the archive.[/]
[]Paste the Data folder in your Skyrim directory. Steam/SteamApps/common/Skyrim[/]
[]Open the SkyrimLauncher.exe and press "DataFiles" and make sure "KS Hairdos - HDT.esp" is ticked.[/]
- []Uninstall the main file with Vortex Mod Manager.[/]
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[]Delete KS Hairdos - HDT.esp, \meshes\KS Hairdo's and textures\KS Hairdo's from your data folder.[/]
1. 0 - Release
The most common issue is the fact that while going through the hairstyles, some of them maybe look like they are "cloned", with one having physics and one not. Here is an example of what it would look like, (the right model showing the clone issue and the left model showing what the hair should originally look like):
To fix this, just cycle through the hairs a little more in the racemenu, or just exit out of the racemenu with the selected hair and re-enter it. These both are solutions to the issue.
Another main issue is that the main file will conflict with HDT breasts, so download the optiona
KS Hairdos - HDT Physics adds HDT physics to 75 female hairstyles from the KS Hairdos pack, making hair move naturally with character movement. It's a standalone file, so no KS Hairdos Renewal is needed. With 47,533 endorsements and 1.7M downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players wanting more realistic hair.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (47,533 endorsements) — this is a staple for Skyrim hair mods
- Standalone install means no extra dependencies to juggle
- 75 styles give plenty of variety for character customization
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or HDT-SMP setups
- Requires HDT physics engine, which can be finicky to set up for some users
- Only female hairstyles — no male options included
For Skyrim players who want more lifelike hair that reacts to movement, especially those already using HDT physics. If you're into character creation and want variety, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're on Skyrim Special Edition or prefer simpler static hair mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have HDT Physics Extensions installed and working before adding this mod, or hair won't move.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwriting other hair mods.
- Check your load order — place this after other hair mods to ensure its meshes take priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Stealthic and Kalilies
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,735,531
- Endorsements
- 47,533
- Category
- Body, Face, and Hair
- Created
- 10/20/2015
- Updated
- 10/23/2015
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