Animal Crossing: New Leaf is a life simulation video game that lets you create your own character and live in a village full of animals. You can customize your appearance, your home, your clothes, your furniture and even your hairstyle. But how to change your hairstyle in this game? What options are available? And how to get the cut of your dreams? Here's everything you need to know about hairstyles in animal crossing new leaf (acnl).
Where to change your hairstyle?
To change your hairstyle in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, you must go to l'Estétichien, the hair salon run by Ginette¹. This business is located in the shopping street, above the Fairy Finger Sisters boutique. You will easily recognize him by his barber sign.
But be careful, the Estétichien is not accessible from the start of the game. You must meet certain conditions to unlock it²:
- Spend 10,000 bells at the Fairy Finger Sisters or at A l'aise Chaussures and wait until A l'aise Chaussures has been open for 10 days.
- Or having unlocked the Hypernook in previous versions of the game (Animal Crossing: Wild World or Animal Crossing: Let's Go to the City).
Once the Estétichien is built, it is open every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Each hairstyle change will cost you 3,000 bells.
How to choose your hairstyle?
At the Estétichien, you can change not only your haircut, but also your hair color, your Mii face or your colored lenses². For each option, Ginette will ask you questions about your personality, style or preferences to determine the hairstyle that suits you best.
If you want a particular hairstyle, here is a table which lists the answers to give depending on the desired result.
You can also use a gauge to choose your hair color from natural or fancy options.
Here are some examples of possible hairstyles depending on the gender and personality of the character:
| Sex | Personality | Hairdressing |
|---|---|---|
| Feminine | Cool | Short hair with a side part |
| Feminine | Cute | Long Hair with Bangs and Pigtails |
| Feminine | Elegant | Mid-length hair with a middle parting |
| Feminine | Casual | Short hair with a headband |
| Male | Cool | Firecracker hair with a flyaway |
| Male | Cute | Curly Hair with Bangs |
| Male | Elegant | Hair slicked back with gel |
| Male | Relaxed | Short hair with a cap |
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FAQs
What is the difference between Mii face and colored lenses?
The Mii Face is an option that allows you to replace your face with that of a Mii, a personalized avatar that you can create on the Nintendo 3DS or Wii U console. You can have a more realistic or more fanciful face depending on your desires .
Colored lenses are an option that allows you to change the color of your eyes. You can choose from 15 different colors, ranging from blue to purple to green or red.
Can you change your hairstyle other than at the Estétichien?
Yes, there are other ways to change your hairstyle in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. For example, you can wear accessories like hats, glasses or wigs that will change your appearance. You can also use custom designs to create your own hairstyles.
Can we go back to our original hairstyle?
Yes, it is possible to go back to your original hairstyle if you wish. Simply answer Ginette's questions as you did at the start of the game. You will find the cut and color that you chose when creating your character.
Can we change the hairstyles of other characters?
No, it is not possible to change the hairstyle of other characters in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Only your character can benefit from Ginette's services. The other inhabitants of the village will always keep their initial appearance.
Conclusion
Hairstyle is an important element to personalize your character in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Thanks to the Estétichien, you can easily and regularly change your hair cut and color. You can also opt for a Mii face or colored lenses to vary your style. Don’t hesitate to consult the guides available to find the hairstyle that suits you best!
