Customizing your Sims’ appearances is one of the most fun parts of playing The Sims 4. With a wide selection of hairstyles to choose from, you can give each of your Sims a unique look that reflects their personality. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about changing your Sims’ hair in The Sims 4, from the basic options to using mods for more customization.
The Basics of Changing Hair
When you first create a Sim, you can choose one of the default hairstyles available for them. To change your Sim’s hair later on:
- Go into Live Mode or CAS (Create-a-Sim)
- Click on your Sim’s portrait in the bottom left
- Select “Change Appearance”
This will bring up the detailed customization options. Go to the hair section and you’ll see all the available hairstyles you can choose from. Simply click on a new hair to apply it to your Sim. You’ll also see options to change the hair color using the color wheel.
Using Hats or Accessories
In addition to changing the actual hairstyle, you can also accessorize your Sim’s hair with hats, hair flowers, bows, head wraps, and more. These accessories are found in the hat section when customizing your Sim.
Equipping a hat will make your Sim’s hair disappear temporarily. Once you remove the hat, their original hair will reappear. The accessory objects like bows and headbands will rest on top of whichever hairstyle your Sim has equipped.
Unlocking More Hairstyles
There are dozens of hairstyles available across various Sims 4 expansion and stuff packs. Here are a few ways to unlock more hair options:
- Purchase expansion and stuff packs – Each additional content pack comes with new hairstyles. For example, Get Famous adds glamorous celebrity hairstyles.
- Create-a-Sim unlockables – Explore Create-a-Sim and look for lock icons that you can click to unlock hidden hairstyles.
- Achieve aspirational milestones – Completing certain aspirations on your Sims will unlock unique hairstyles as rewards.
- Progress through careers – Advancing up the career ladder will unlock career-specific hairstyles.
Using Custom Content (CC)
Custom content (CC) allows you to add fan-made hairstyles, clothing, furniture, and more into your game. There are thousands of unique Sims 4 CC hairstyles you can download for free to give your Sims new looks:
- The Sims Resource – Large database of CC from various creators.
- Tumblr – Many Sims 4 CC creators share their work on Tumblr blogs.
- Patreon – Support creators on Patreon and receive access to their CC content.
- Pinterest – Boards dedicated to collected Sims 4 CC finds.
To use CC hairstyles, simply download the .package file and place it in your “Mods” folder. Launch your game and the new hair will be ready to use on your Sims!
Modding for Unnatural Hair Colors
By default, The Sims 4 only allows natural hair colors. But you can use mods to give your Sims bright, unnatural hair colors and ombre styles:
- Slice of Life – This popular mod lets you customize hair color palettes.
- Xmiramira’s Color Sliders – Adds sliders for multicolored ombre hair.
- EA Color Sliders – Official mod that unlocks more hair colors.
These mods require some file manipulation, so be sure to read the installation instructions carefully. But they provide so many more hair color options for your creative Sims!
Hairstyles in Different Categories
The Sims 4 has hairstyles suited for Sims of all ages and genders. Here is an overview of the major hair categories available:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Casual, daily hairstyles for around the house and town. |
| Formal | Updos, curled, and elaborate styles for formal events. |
| Athletic | Ponytails and braids suitable for working out and sports. |
| Sleepwear | Messy, undone looks for sleep time. |
| Hot and Cold Weather | Styles adapted for outdoor hot/cold temperatures. |
| Swimwear | Beach-friendly hair with summery textures and accessories. |
Within each category, styles are further divided into masculine, feminine, child, and toddler subsections. You’ll also see options for hats, accessories, facial hair, and makeup.
Important Notes When Changing Hair
Here are a few key things to keep in mind when switching up your Sims’ hairstyles:
- If your Sim is a spellcaster, changing their hair will remove any magical hair colors/effects.
- Vampires will lose any dark vampiric hair colors when their style is changed.
- Alien Sims have limited options as only alien-compatible hairstyles are available for them.
- Seasons-themed hairstyles like flower crowns will be removed if the season changes.
- Toddlers and children have separate hairstyles from older Sims.
It’s easy to get caught up creating new looks for each of your Sims. Try out different hairstyles until you find the perfect match for their personality! They might be ready for a makeover at key life events like aging up, new careers, or entering relationships. Have fun unleashing your creativity and bringing unique Sims to life.
Conclusion
With the wide range of default and custom hairstyles available, you have endless options for customizing your Sims’ looks in The Sims 4. Experiment with different hair colors, accessories, everyday vs formal styles, and mods to give each Sim a signature style. Don’t be afraid to change it up when they enter new life stages for a fresh new look! Equipping the right hairstyle can help reflect your Sims’ personalities and stories. So get ready to spend hours playing hairdresser finding that perfect haircut for each member of your Sims’ neighborhood!
