Animal Crossing: New Leaf is a life simulation video game that lets you create your own character and live in a village populated by animals. You can customize your appearance, your house, your clothes, your furniture, and even your hairstyle. But how do you change your hairstyle in this game? What options are available? And how do you get the haircut 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 need to go to Harriet's Hair Salon. This shop is located on Main Street, above the Able Sisters shop. You'll easily recognize it by its barber shop sign.
But be aware, the Estétichien is not available from the start of the game. You must fulfill certain conditions to unlock it²:
- Spend 10,000 bells at the Able Sisters or A L'aise Chaussures and wait until A L'aise Chaussures has been open for 10 days.
- Or you may have unlocked the Hypernook in previous versions of the game (Animal Crossing: Wild World or Animal Crossing: Let's Go to the City).
Once the Hair Salon is built, it is open every day from 10am to 8pm. Each hairstyle change will cost you 3,000 bells.
How to choose your hairstyle
At L'Estétichien, you can change not only your haircut, but also your hair color, your Mii face, or your colored contact lenses². For each option, Ginette will ask you questions about your personality, style, and preferences to determine the hairstyle that suits you best.
If you want a particular hairstyle, here is a table that lists the answers to give depending on the desired result.
You can also use a gauge to choose your hair color from natural or fantasy options.
Here are some examples of possible hairstyles depending on the character's gender and personality:
| Sex | Personality | Hairdressing |
|---|---|---|
| Female | Cool | Short hair with a side-swept fringe |
| Female | Cute | Long hair with bangs and pigtails |
| Female | Elegant | Medium-length hair with a middle part |
| Female | Casual | Short hair with a headband |
| Male | Cool | Hair all over the place with a rebellious strand |
| 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 the Mii face and colored contact 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. This allows you to have a more realistic or more fantastical face, depending on your preferences.
Colored contact lenses are an option that allows you to change your eye color. You can choose from 15 different colors, ranging from blue to purple, including green and red.
Is it possible to change your hairstyle other than at a salon?
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 alter your appearance. You can also use custom patterns to create your own hairstyles.
Can you go back to your original hairstyle?
Yes, you can revert to your original hairstyle if you wish. Simply answer Ginette's questions as you did at the beginning of the game. This will restore the cut and color you chose when creating your character.
Can we change the hairstyles of the other characters?
No, it's not possible to change the hairstyles of other characters in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Only your character can have Harriet styled. The other villagers will always keep their original appearance.
Conclusion
Hairstyles are an important element for personalizing your character in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Thanks to the Hairstylist, you can easily and regularly change your hairstyle and hair color. You can also opt for a Mii face or colored contact lenses to vary your look. Don't hesitate to consult the available guides to find the hairstyle that suits you best!
