Buggy NPC Replacer - KS Hairdos

⭐ ⭐ (432 endorsements) 📥 15,554 downloads 📌 v1.0.1 📅 7/2/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Otokunattoku · NPC

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/4/2022 📅 Created: 7/2/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 KS Hairdos Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #62 of 125 NPC mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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Replace all NPCs (including NPCs from mods) with "KS Hairdos" hair, except Khajiit, Argonian, and children who refer to vanilla hair.

The replacement target can be selected from three options: "Full", "Female only", or "Male only".

This mod replacement applies to all mods that add NPCs with vanilla hair.

It also affects NPCs with Facegen whose hair names are disguised as vanilla hair.

Therefore, any changes made by mods that replace NPCs with vanilla hair without editing ESP (such as Botox for skyrim) will be disabled.

Mods that replace NPCs with vanilla hair are also basically incompatible and may cause NPCs to appear incorrectly.

The solution is described in the "How to Fix" section below, so please refer to it if you encounter the problem.

Since we have not directly modified the individual NPCs, there is basically no conflict with mods that edit the NPC's record.

It will only conflict with mods that alter vanilla records in the list at the bottom of the page.

If a replacement mod, such as Selana, modifies the record in the list at the bottom of the page

If you have a replacement mod such as Selana that modifies the records in the list at the bottom of the page, you should set the load order of this mod above the conflicting replacement mod and load it first.

If the "Face Discoloration Fix" is not installed, the face will turn black.

This is a version of "Buggy NPC Replacer - High Poly Head" that replaces only NPCs with vanilla hair to improve compatibility.

It only replaces the hair with that of "KS Hairdos" and does not convert the hair into a high poly head.

If you want to use this mod together with the "KS Hairdos" mod, please install it with only Khajiit and Argonian as the target of the high poly head conversion.

Required Mods

Face Discoloration Fix

KS Hairdo's SSE 1. 9

Recommended Mods

Expressive Facegen Morphs SE

Xenius Character Enhancement Complete

*The only files used by this mod are the textures in textures/actors/character/character assets/tintmasks.

Using the loading error in FaceGen (meshes/actors/character/facegendata/facegeom/xxx.esx/00xxxxxx.nif),

the NPCs that refer to in Vanilla in the list at the bottom of the page are " High Poly Head", "High Poly Vanilla Hair" and "KS Hairdo's" to replace them.

Makeup will also no longer use FaceTints for individual NPCs (textures/actors/character/facegendata/facetint/xxx.esx/00xxxxxx.dds),

and textures in textures/actors/character/character assets/tintmasks will be used.

Since the head is generated based on the data in , , and [Tin

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod replaces the hair of all NPCs in Skyrim, including those added by other mods, with KS Hairdos styles, excluding Khajiit, Argonians, and children who keep vanilla hair. It's a simple cosmetic overhaul for players who want consistent, high-quality hair across the game. With 432 endorsements and 15,554 downloads, it has a solid following.

✨ Key Features

Replaces hair for all NPCs, including mod-added NPCs, with KS Hairdos styles.
Excludes Khajiit, Argonians, and children, who retain vanilla hair.
Requires KS Hairdos mod as a base (implied).

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 432 endorsements and over 15k downloads.
  • Works with mod-added NPCs, so it covers a wider range than vanilla-only replacers.
  • Keeps beast races and children vanilla, which is a thoughtful touch for lore-friendliness.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires KS Hairdos as a dependency, so you need to install that first.
  • Last updated in 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or newer mods.
  • Potential conflicts with other NPC overhaul mods that change hair or appearance.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a unified, high-quality hair look across all NPCs without manually editing each one. If you're already using KS Hairdos and want a quick overhaul, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla hair or want more control over individual NPC appearances.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install KS Hairdos first, then this mod, and load it after other NPC overhauls to ensure it takes effect.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the file placement and avoid overwriting issues.
  • Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (SE/AE) before installing, as it hasn't been updated since 2022.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Otokunattoku
Version
1.0.1
Downloads
15,554
Endorsements
432
Category
NPC
Created
7/2/2022
Updated
7/4/2022

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