High Poly Vanilla Hair
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #25 of 108 Body, Face, and Hair mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
These are vanilla hair meshes for human races with higher poly count (hence smooth hair), UV tweaks, some tweaks to bone weights and detailed 3d braids.
I'm novice at these things, so the meshes aren't perfect, but I've done it as well as I could.
This mod was inspired by kebrus' Better Vanilla Hair. You can find his mod here.
I have taken a few liberties with a few hairstyles' design, so if you don't like those, there's nothing I can do.
Only human races for now, but if possible, I might do other races as well.
Do let me know if you come across any issues. I hope you like it. :)
High Poly Vanilla Hair is a cosmetic mod that enhances the vanilla hair meshes in Skyrim with smoother, more detailed 3D braids and improved UV mapping. It's a popular choice for players who want better-looking hair without straying from the game's original aesthetic.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (20,419 endorsements) — this is a must-have for many
- Massive download count (3.2M) shows it's widely used and stable
- Enhances vanilla hair without changing the game's look — perfect for purists
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods
- Only affects hair meshes — no new styles or customization options
- Requires a mod manager for proper installation, which might be a hurdle for beginners
For Skyrim players who want improved hair visuals without overhauling the game's aesthetic. If you're a modder looking for a solid base for hair retextures, this is a great foundation. Skip if you want new hairstyles or gameplay changes — this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod — it'll make load order easier.
- Check if your other hair mods are compatible — this mod replaces vanilla meshes, so it may conflict with other hair overhauls.
- If you're using an ENB, test the hair in different lighting to ensure the UV tweaks look good with your setup.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Macxhiin
- Version
- 3.0
- Downloads
- 3,205,756
- Endorsements
- 20,419
- Category
- Body, Face, and Hair
- Created
- 10/30/2020
- Updated
- 2/2/2021
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