Improved Vanilla hair long
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #159 of 278 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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A quality upgrade to "vanilla hair long" for male and female
4K diffuse BC7
2K normal map BC7
BC7 works only for SE.
If you want it in LE, Resave in DXT 5, gimp/ps, 30sec work.
Compatible with everything that doesn't change the hairlong.dds.
Image header has nothing to do with the mod.
Credits to Skyrimaguas check out his LE mod, he has lots of other great stuff as well.
Check out my other mods
Your support means the world to me
Improved Vanilla hair long is a texture overhaul for the vanilla long hairstyle in Skyrim, covering both male and female variants. It enhances the default hair texture for a sharper, more detailed look without changing the mesh. With 1,076 endorsements and 21,739 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want a subtle visual upgrade.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,076 endorsements and over 21k downloads.
- Works for both male and female characters, so one mod covers everyone.
- Lightweight texture replacer that won't impact performance.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one hair style, so if you want more variety you'll need other mods.
- Texture replacers can conflict with other mods that alter the same hair texture.
- Last updated in 2019, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods.
For Skyrim players who want a subtle visual upgrade to the vanilla long hair without changing the game's aesthetic. If you're a modder looking for a base texture to build on, this is a solid choice. Skip if you want new hair styles or more dramatic changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2.
- If you use other hair texture mods, place this one lower in your load order to ensure it takes priority.
- Check the mod's images to see the texture difference before installing, so you know what to expect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pfuscher
- Version
- 4.0
- Downloads
- 21,739
- Endorsements
- 1,076
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 12/8/2018
- Updated
- 11/7/2019
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