Hood Plus Hair for Seranaholics

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,065 endorsements) 📥 31,930 downloads 📌 v184.1.7 📅 9/7/2020
⚪ Last updated 2021

By mkthunderwd · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/23/2021 📅 Created: 9/7/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #73 of 162 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

For a character that wears a hood about 50% of the time outdoors, that one better have hair under the hood.  +Immersion

WHY ONLY SOME VERSIONS?

The hair mesh used is specific to the version. So, making HoodPlusHair for each Seranaholic version is a project of it's own with unique challenges such as shape and color matching. If you are using these versions of Seranaholic and you want her to have a vanilla-like hood with hair, then this mod is for you. If your Serana uses some other hair, the hair will change while the hood is equipped with this mod. Don't do that, silly. Check the downloads section to see if your version is supported.

At the moment, only default weight Seranaholic is supported for most if not all versions.

LOAD ORDER:

This mod now contains an ESL flagged ESP and must be allowed to overwrite in any file conflict. It must load after any Serana modifier. In Vortex or Loot, you can set HoodPlusHairForSerana. ESP to be in the late loaders group.

Use a mod manager like Vortex.

https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1

FORWARD COMPATIBILITY:

New minor versions of Seranaholic have come out since this mod was released. For the same major version, older minor versions should work just fine. Hood Plus Hair for Seranaholics 1. 8. 2 will work with Seranaholic 1. 8. 3 for example. If and when I post an update, it will match the latest major and minor version it was modeled for: 183. 1.# for 1. 8. 3

PURPLE HAIR?!

You may be using the wrong version of Seranaholic or your Serana replacer uses a different hair texture or path. This mod aims to use the same texture file and path that it's version of Seranaholic does and depends on each being there. To remedy this, grab those files and recreate the same path if you really want to use this with your replacer. Alternatively, you could try installing the correct Seranaholic version, overwrite it's files with your Serana replacer, and overwrite that with this mod. Use a mod manager.

TO DO:

1. 6. X, and previously 1. 7. X, did not reliably hide the FaceGen (no-hood) hair. Some research is needed to discover why this continues to happen. All partitions use the correct slot under 60. Changing FaceGen to use only slots under 60 does not seem to fix it either. If you find out why, make a post about it in posts section. I'll credit you in the mod page. HPH for VHR Serana is probably plagued by the same issue. Same goes for that one.

Thanks to MidnightVoyager for leading me on the right trail to make sure all head parts have a record in this mod's ESP. WIP.

Started 2020-12-25.

v1. 0. 4 has fomod installer with eye options, single weight (70).

v1. 1 is not started.

v1. 2 is not

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This small cosmetic mod for Skyrim replaces Serana's hood meshes so her hair remains visible underneath, reducing the bald look. It uses hair from certain Seranaholic versions with clipping adjustments. With over 1,000 endorsements, it's a popular fix for players who want Serana to keep her hairstyle while wearing her hood.

✨ Key Features

Replaces Hood_0.nif and Hood_1.nif to add hair under Serana's hood
Uses similar hair from certain Seranaholic versions
Adjustments reduce clipping between hair and hood

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,065 endorsements and 31,930 downloads
  • Simple mesh replacement that fixes a common visual annoyance
  • Lightweight and doesn't require script or gameplay changes

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects Serana's hood, not other hooded NPCs or items
  • May conflict with other mods that alter Serana's appearance or hood meshes
  • Last updated in 2021, so compatibility with newer Skyrim versions or mods is uncertain
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use Seranaholic or similar Serana overhauls and hate that her hair vanishes under her hood. It's a must-have for immersion-focused playthroughs where Serana is a companion. Skip if you don't care about Serana's appearance or use a different Serana replacer that already handles hoods.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install with a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily overwrite the original hood meshes.
  • If you use a Serana replacer other than Seranaholic, test in-game to ensure the hair matches your version.
  • Place this mod after other Serana appearance mods in your load order to ensure the hood mesh takes priority.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
mkthunderwd
Version
184.1.7
Downloads
31,930
Endorsements
1,065
Category
Immersion
Created
9/7/2020
Updated
12/23/2021

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