Mysti's Tincture - Immersive Hair Colors for Skyrim

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,933 endorsements) 📥 264,398 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 4/16/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By northtexan95 · Body, Face, and Hair

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/16/2022 📅 Created: 4/16/2022
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #118 of 181 Body, Face, and Hair mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

ABOUT

Tincture - a tint or added color; to impart a tint or color;  imbue, dye

We can all agree that the vanilla hair colors leave much to desire and I never found a hair color mod that satisfied me.  Some hair colors were strange and unrealistic.  Many colors were too similar to each other leaving little variety.  Also, I never found a red hair color that I liked.  Therefore, I created this mod with five goals:

Create a real red hair color.  This mod has one red and one reddish brown.

Have blond hair colors be noticeably different from each other to add as much variety as possible.

Lighten up black hair colors enough to allow details to show.

Have the colors be true to the names of the original vanilla colors so NPCs won't have vastly different hair colors in game.

* Have "Immersive" in the title to remember the days when seemingly EVERY new mod had that word in it's title.

THINGS TO KNOW

These colors replace the default hair colors for males and females, for all races.

The exact color in your game will depend on your lighting mods, ENB, time of day, among other factors.

The screenshots were taken using ENB Silent Horizons and interior lighting mod Lux.

The hairstyles used in the pictures are from KS Hairdos.

The outfit is the Lady Duchess Henrietta Ridding Armor from Apachii Divine Elegance Store.

NPCs created in game will use these hair colors.

Wig mods that adjust to the color of the NPC will use these hair colors.

Most NPC replacer mods will not use these new hair colors because it will be set in their mod.

As with the vanilla colors, some of the new colors will not look the same on every hairstyle or wig.

COMPATIBLITY

These new colors work with mods that change hair textures, such as Salt and Wind or SC - KS Hairdos Retextured.

These new colors work with wig mods that change color to the NPC's default hair color.

INSTALLATION & REQUIREMENTS

Install as a normal mod, loading after any mod that changes hair colors.

HOW TO CHANGE HAIR COLOR IN GAME

1. Press the tilde " ~ " (squiggly line to the left of number 1 on most keyboards)

2. Type "showracemenu" to enter the character creation screen.

3. Find the slider for Hair Color and select the color of your choice.

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Mysti's Tincture replaces Skyrim's vanilla hair color options with a set of more immersive, natural tones. A popular cosmetic overhaul with nearly 2,000 endorsements, it's for players who want grounded character customization without adding new hairstyles.

✨ Key Features

Replaces vanilla hair colors with new immersive colors
Cosmetic overhaul for character customization
Popular with 1,933 endorsements and 264,398 downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with nearly 2k endorsements and a quarter-million downloads
  • Simple concept: swaps out the default hair palette for more realistic shades
  • Lightweight and likely compatible with most setups since it only touches colors

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in April 2022 — may not be tested with the latest Skyrim patches
  • Only changes hair colors, not styles or textures — if you wanted new hair, this isn't it
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want more natural-looking hair colors without overhauling the whole character system. If you're tired of the neon-bright vanilla palette and want grounded tones, this is a quick fix. Skip if you're looking for new hairstyles or mesh changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager — no patches needed.
  • If you use other hair mods, load this after them to ensure the color changes take priority.
  • Check the mod's posts section for any user screenshots to see the colors before you commit.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
northtexan95
Version
1.0
Downloads
264,398
Endorsements
1,933
Category
Body, Face, and Hair
Created
4/16/2022
Updated
4/16/2022

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