The Hairstyler SSE
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #174 of 220 Body, Face, and Hair mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Give Anybody a New Hairstyle
By Lycanthrops Port by Lordjoseph7 Permission for the port was guaranteed by Lycanthrops
This mod is dedicated to Emma and Vilja. Special thanks go in the same context to Amgepo and CDCooley.
Attention
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2014/?
Russian localization by Sadorimatsu: http://modgames.net/load/tes_v_skyrim/rasy_i_kosmeticheskie_modifikacii/the_hairstyler/253-1-0-16952
German localization by Westsidekidd:
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/54952/?
Description
This is a simple mod which allows you to cast a spell that gives any actor of a default race a different hairstyle. It also works of course with modded NPCs like your companions and followers etc. and with the player (without need for the race menu).
Now in version 1. 4 there is a choice of 35 different hairstyles. Each hairstyle has an option of at least 5 hair colors (black, blonde, brown, red and white). In total there are 176 hair objects to select.
This mod does not add new hairstyles. It uses the hairstyles of the Apachii mods ApachiiSkyHair_v_1_5_Full, ApachiiSkyHairFemale_v_1_3 and ApachiiSkyHairMale_v_1_1, the Newsea hairstyle J117 Moonrise and the Nuska hairstyles Dagi02, the long straight Mohawk and the male Dagi01 hairstyle. A lot of thanks to Apachii and Newsea for permission to use the meshes and textures.
Version 1. 4 contains both non-lore-style and lore-style haircuts.
For all of you who are playing with Vilja and can't figure out why she reverts back to her default hair indoors... make sure that her manners are set to wear headgear at all times. The hair is a wig and is considered headgear.
How does this mod work?
As soon as the mod is installed for the first time the player character gets two spells:
1. Change Hairstyle This spell, targeted on an NPC actor of the default races, will change the hairstyle of the target.
2. Change Hairstyle Self This spell changes the hairstyle of the player character.
After you have cast the spell a menu with the hairstyles opens. You will now see a non-colored model of each specific hairstyle. To have a better look you can turn this model around with the left mouse button and zoom in by scrolling with
The Hairstyler SSE is a simple Skyrim Special Edition mod that adds a spell to change the hairstyle of any humanoid NPC, including modded followers. With 3,862 endorsements and 96,228 downloads, it's a popular utility for players who want quick visual customization without complex menus.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,862 endorsements—clearly a lot of players trust this one.
- Over 96k downloads means it's been tested by a huge crowd and still going strong.
- Works on any humanoid, including modded followers, so you can finally fix that ugly hairdo on your favorite companion.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—might have compatibility issues with newer mods or the latest Skyrim SE patches.
- Only changes hairstyles, not other appearance features like face or body, so it's limited in scope.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter NPC appearance or add hair styles, so watch your load order.
For Skyrim players who want a quick, no-fuss way to give NPCs or followers a fresh look without diving into complex character editors. It's perfect for roleplayers who want to customize their companions. Skip if you're looking for full appearance overhauls or if you're on a version of Skyrim SE that's newer than what this mod supports.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod adds a spell, make sure you have it in your spell list and equip it to use on NPCs.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install it manually or via manager and place it early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other appearance mods.
- Test on a random NPC first to see how the hairstyle change looks before applying it to your main follower.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Lycanthrops
- Version
- 1.4.2SE
- Downloads
- 96,228
- Endorsements
- 3,862
- Category
- Body, Face, and Hair
- Created
- 11/17/2016
- Updated
- 11/24/2016
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