Salt and Wind - Rough Hair for KS Hairdos SE

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (12,190 endorsements) 📥 2.0M downloads 📌 v3.1 📅 4/17/2018
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Jasper and Shiva182 · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/21/2020 📅 Created: 4/17/2018
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #216 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This is a rough re-texture for KS Hairdo's.

I have expanded on the original Salt and Wind, so now it covers all textures in KS Hairdo's 1. 6.

The textures up to 1. 4 are from the original mod, so most of the credits goes to jasperthegnome. tonichan89 also helped me with a lot of textures from 1. 6.

Dread textures, like Amunet are not converted. There's also something wrong with the male mesh Maine, so the texture become crazy so it's not here either.

This mod is compatible with Oldrim, if anyone wonders :)

(OBS: Immersive KS Hairdo's is of course compatible, it's just an ESP replacer)

You can also get these textures for

Vanilla hair

ApachiiSkyHairs

Bijin Family

The Ordinary Women

Pandorable's NPCs

The Men of Winter

Requirements

Each file has its own requirement, links in the download section.

Install with a Mod Manager (Recommended) or Take the texture folder and paste it in your data folder

Uninstall this mod with a mod manager to get the original textures back (Recommended)

Though you can also reinstall KS Hairdo's

My Special Edition Mods

My Skyrim Mods

Thanks to jasperthegnome for the orignal and hair resource on Salt and Wind - Rough Hair for KS Hairdos

Thanks to tonichan89 for helping me do a lot of the 1. 6 textures

Thanks to Adobe for Photoshop

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Salt and Wind - Rough Hair for KS Hairdos SE is a re-texture mod that replaces the default KS Hairdos, KS Hairdos SMP, and KS Hairdos Lite hair textures with a rougher, more natural look. It has 12,190 endorsements and 2.0 million downloads, making it a popular choice for Skyrim Special Edition players seeking more realistic hair.

✨ Key Features

Rough re-texture for KS Hairdos, KS Hairdos SMP, and KS Hairdos Lite
Compatible with three KS Hairdos variants
High endorsement count (12,190) and downloads (2.0M) indicate community trust

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community approval with 12,190 endorsements and 2.0M downloads — this is a staple for many load orders
  • Works across all three KS Hairdos versions, so you can use it no matter which hair pack you run
  • Gives hair a more natural, rough texture that fits gritty or realistic setups

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in February 2020 — might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim SE patches or other hair mods
  • Purely cosmetic — if you're looking for new hairstyles, this isn't it; it only changes textures
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim SE players who already use KS Hairdos and want a more natural, less shiny look. Perfect for those building a realistic or gritty visual overhaul. Skip if you want new hair styles or gameplay changes — this is purely a texture replacement.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have KS Hairdos, KS Hairdos SMP, or KS Hairdos Lite installed first — this mod only re-textures those.
  • If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install; overwrite when prompted to ensure the textures apply.
  • Check your load order — place this mod after the KS Hairdos mods so its textures take priority.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Jasper and Shiva182
Version
3.1
Downloads
1,996,840
Endorsements
12,190
Category
Models and Textures
Created
4/17/2018
Updated
2/21/2020

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