Geralt HairWorks Colors and Styles
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 264 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
UPDATE - “GeraltHairWorks_realBeard” updated.
- New file “Geralt_younger-Weathered-Face”: Younger version of the face normal maps by curme from his mod “Geralt Weathered Face” . Can be used with any of the white eyebrows. Thanks to curme for permission on making this available.
- New optional file “GeraltHairWorks_realHair”: download contains 3 versions, check the readme inside for details.
Using HairWorks beard only, with no/minimal performance impact
-First download and install the optional “Hair only” file from the “HairWorks on everything but Geralt” mod.
-Launch the game and go into your “Video” -> “Graphics” options
-Set your HairWorks options to:
DESCRIPTION
Color options for Geralt’s beard, hair and eyebrows. Also added some new HairWorks beard and hair styles
- Various HairWoks White Beard options - very white, less White and mixed - note: these are compatible with any face retexture
- Optional white eyebrows - note: not compatible with face retextures
- Face normal maps “Geralt_younger-Weathered-Face” - Younger version of the face normal maps by curme from his mod “Geralt Weathered Face” . Can be used with any of the white eyebrows. Thanks to curme for permission on making this available.
- Geralt White HairWorks Hair less-shiny: Vanilla white hair but with reduced shininess, Note: the color has not been changed only the shininess
OPTIONAL FILES - BEARD STYLES AND MORE REALISTIC HAIR
- Beard style A: fuller goatee (mustache separated from goatee). Replaces the default beard so it reacts to beard growth.
- Beard style B: fuller goatee (no mustache). Replaces the default beard so it reacts to beard growth.
- Beard style C, replaces dlc beards: 1) vanilla goatee is replaced with an almost identical goatee, only difference is that the mustache is separated. 2) Vanilla friendly mutton chops are replaced with kind of a wolverine (Hugh Jackman) style.
- “GeraltHairWorks_realBeard”: A more realistic beard, compatible with all colors and beard styles.
- “GeraltHairWorks_realHair”: More realistic hair (thinner more numerous strands), 3 versions (choose only one), check the readme inside for details.
This mod adds color and style options for Geralt's beard, hair, and eyebrows in The Witcher 3. With over 7,200 endorsements and half a million downloads, it's a popular cosmetic choice for players wanting to customize Geralt's appearance. Last updated in 2016, it remains a staple for visual variety.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 7,269 endorsements and over half a million downloads.
- Simple cosmetic enhancement that lets you tweak Geralt's look without changing gameplay.
- Been around since 2016, so it's proven stable for many players.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — may not be fully compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Purely cosmetic, so if you're after gameplay changes, this won't add any.
For Witcher 3 players who want to personalize Geralt's appearance with more hair and beard options. If you're into role-playing or just want a fresh look for your playthrough, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want gameplay overhauls — this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original game files before installing any mods, just in case.
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex to keep track of your mods and avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for any user-reported compatibility issues with the latest game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Rivianbleidd
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 533,342
- Endorsements
- 7,269
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 9/1/2015
- Updated
- 6/1/2016
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