Vanilla hair remake

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (20,870 endorsements) 📥 7.3M downloads 📌 v1.0.3 📅 2/20/2022
⚪ Last updated 2024

By jg1 · Body, Face, and Hair

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 6/11/2024 📅 Created: 2/20/2022
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #6 of 108 Body, Face, and Hair mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

A remake from scratch of 146 vanilla hairstyles, across all playable races. Same scruffy look, but with greater detail and (optional) SMP support.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A comprehensive overhaul that remakes all 146 vanilla hairstyles for every playable race, preserving the original scruffy aesthetic while adding greater detail and optional SMP physics support. Highly popular with over 20,000 endorsements and 7.3 million downloads, making it a staple for players seeking improved hair visuals without straying from the game's style.

✨ Key Features

Remakes 146 vanilla hairstyles from scratch
Covers all playable races
Preserves the original scruffy look with enhanced detail
Optional SMP (physics) support for dynamic hair movement

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive community trust: 20,870 endorsements and 7.3M downloads
  • Faithful to vanilla style—keeps the scruffy vibe while adding polish
  • Optional SMP support lets you enable physics if your rig can handle it

⚠️ Cons

  • SMP support is optional and may require extra setup or performance cost
  • No explicit compatibility notes for other hair mods or overhauls
  • Last updated in June 2024—may not be updated for the latest game patches
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want better-looking hair without straying from the vanilla aesthetic. Ideal for modders who value consistency and performance. Skip if you're looking for completely new hairstyles or drastic visual changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you enable SMP, make sure you have the required physics framework installed and configured, as it can impact performance.
  • Check your load order—place this mod after other hair mods to ensure it overwrites correctly.
  • Use a mod manager to easily toggle SMP on or off and avoid manual file conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
jg1
Version
1.0.3
Downloads
7,298,562
Endorsements
20,870
Category
Body, Face, and Hair
Created
2/20/2022
Updated
6/11/2024

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