Embracing the Bald Look: Your Guide to Going Bald in Animal Crossing
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Yes, you absolutely can be bald in Animal Crossing! In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, players have a wide array of customization options, including the ability to choose a completely bald hairstyle. This option provides a fresh aesthetic and allows for even greater self-expression within the game. Gone are the days when villagers were limited to a fixed set of standard hairstyles; now, you can truly embrace the no-hair look if you desire. The addition of a bald option in New Horizons has been well-received by players seeking even more variety and representation in their character designs. Let’s delve into how you can achieve this look and explore other related hair customization possibilities.
How to Get the Bald Hairstyle in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Getting the bald hairstyle in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is quite straightforward. Unlike earlier games in the series, you won’t be getting a haircut from a character like Harriet. Here’s a breakdown of the process:
Using the Nook Stop Terminal
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Access Resident Services: First, head to Resident Services, the central hub of your island, and locate the Nook Stop terminal.
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Navigate the Terminal: Interact with the Nook Stop. You’ll see a menu with various options. Select the option to redeem Nook Miles.
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Find the Hairstyles: Browse the available items. You’re looking for hairstyle options that can be purchased with Nook Miles. Among these should be a set of new hairstyles, including one that is completely bald.
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Purchase the Hairstyles: Select the “new hairstyles” and confirm your purchase. You might need to purchase a specific pack to unlock the bald option, so double-check the item description. The “Top 8 Pop Hairstyles” is an example, but there are other sets available from time to time.
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Use a Mirror: Once purchased, you will not automatically become bald. Find any mirror or vanity within the game, interact with it, and it will unlock the character customization menu, which will allow you to change your hair style, hair color, facial features, and gender. Simply scroll through the hairstyles until you find the bald option and select it to apply the change.
Changing Your Hair Anytime
The great thing about the changes in New Horizons is that, once unlocked, you can change your hairstyle as many times as you like. Just interact with a mirror or vanity in your home or anywhere on your island to access the character customization menu. This freedom to switch between styles at will allows you to experiment with different looks, including embracing the bald aesthetic and then later changing back to a style with hair.
Bald and Beyond: Exploring Other Hair Options
The bald hairstyle is not the only new addition to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game offers a variety of hair options, including:
- Voluminous Curls: This option allows for a stylish and full curly look, bringing diversity to the hairstyle choices.
- Puffs: Another fun option that can be arranged in different ways for a unique look.
- Other Styles: Including “Hair down, fringe back”, “Asymmetric hair down”, “Bun”, “Low pigtails, natural fringe”, “Slanting curtained hair”, “Smooth fringe”, “Low bowlcut”, and “Spiky at front”.
These additional options ensure that players have a wide array of hairstyles to choose from, allowing for greater personalization of their in-game character. Whether you’re going for a fashionable, cute, or edgy look, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has you covered.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Hair in Animal Crossing
Here are 15 frequently asked questions about hair in Animal Crossing, to further enrich your understanding of the game’s hair mechanics:
1. How Do I Access the Mirror?
Any mirror or vanity item will allow you to access the character customization screen. These items can be purchased at Nook’s Cranny, or crafted if you have the appropriate DIY recipe.
2. Can I Change My Hair Color?
Yes, along with hairstyles, you can freely change your hair color using the mirror or vanity items, accessing the character customization menu. You will be given a series of color options to choose from.
3. Does Harriet the Hairdresser Still Play a Role?
While Harriet was a major hair stylist in older Animal Crossing games, she does not provide hairstyling services in New Horizons. Her appearance is limited to the Happy Home Paradise DLC where she offers daily free hairstyles for players visiting the DLC island.
4. How Do I Get More Hairstyle Options?
More hairstyle options are purchased from the Nook Stop terminal in Resident Services using Nook Miles. Look for “hairstyle” sets to unlock new options, including the bald one.
5. What Happens If I Don’t Play for a While?
If you don’t play for a long time, your character’s hair might become messy, sometimes called “bed head,” or “messy hair”. It’s just a visual indication of your character not being active. This messy hairstyle can be easily changed at any mirror or vanity.
6. Are There Wigs Available?
Yes, wigs are available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. These can be purchased from the Able Sisters shop or in the Happy Home Paradise DLC shops. Wigs are treated as headgear, so your in-game character can wear them on top of your current hairstyle and change them when necessary.
7. Can Villagers Wear Wigs?
No, while you can gift clothes and accessories to villagers, they will not wear wigs, pants, or a few other specific items.
8. Can I Change My Character’s Gender?
Yes, using the mirror or vanity item you have the ability to change your character’s gender alongside your hairstyle and features. This can be done as many times as you like.
9. What Are Nook Miles and How Do I Earn Them?
Nook Miles are a currency earned through completing various tasks and challenges in the game. You can access these tasks via the Nook Miles app on your in-game phone. These miles are used to redeem various items, such as hairstyles, from the Nook Stop terminal.
10. Are There Facial Hair Options?
Yes, facial hair options, like the rounded beard, are available as accessories and can be purchased from the Able Sisters shop. This is an accessory that you wear, not a feature of the base character customization system.
11. How Much Do Hairstyles Cost?
New hairstyles are purchased at the Nook Stop using Nook Miles, typically costing around 2,400 Nook Miles per set of 8 new hairstyles.
12. How Often Can I Change My Hairstyle?
You can change your hairstyle as many times as you want using a mirror or vanity, there is no limit to how often you can make these changes.
13. What Happens If I Don’t Like a Hairstyle?
If you aren’t happy with a style, you can always just change it at the mirror or vanity to a different hairstyle.
14. How long does it take to get “messy hair”?
Generally it takes about a month of not playing for your character to get the messy “bedhead” hairstyle.
15. Are there any other ways to customize hair?
Outside of the hair options, you can also wear different headgear to change your look, such as hats and wigs.
Final Thoughts
The ability to be bald in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is just one example of the game’s dedication to increased player customization and self-expression. Whether you want to rock a bald look, try out voluminous curls, or change up your hair color every other day, the game gives you the tools to do so. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different looks and find the style that suits your island persona best! Embrace the freedom and enjoy creating your unique character.