You have spent hours, perhaps days, perfecting your Kenshi base, training your squad to knock out Beak Things in one hit, and refining your hashish-smuggling routes. Then you zoom in… and everyone has the same handful of hairstyles. This is the post-apocalypse, not a helmet enthusiasts' convention.
If you're tired of your seasoned warriors looking like they go to the one (and only) barber in the Great Desert, you've come to the right place. We're diving into the best Kenshi hair mods to give your characters some much-needed personality. Because nothing says "I'm a legendary warrior" like a hairstyle that defies gravity and common sense.
Amazing Hair Pack
Do you ever feel like Kenshi lacks a certain… anime protagonist vibe? Yeah, me too. Vanilla hair is perfect for that rugged, I-haven't-washed-in-three-years look, but sometimes you just want to run through the desert with a great blowout.
Amazing Hair Pack is the perfect solution for this. It adds a bunch of anime and JRPG inspired styles to the character editor. We're talking about everything from massive afros to hairstyles that look like they were ripped straight out of a shonen manga. It's a little ridiculous, but in the best way.
- Adds 11 wild anime hairstyles.
- Includes recognizable styles such as Kenshiro, Protag, and the classic Ponytail
- Has a patch for compatibility with JRPG races.
- Optional files are available for Shek compatibility.
✅ Gameplay changes: This is a purely cosmetic mod, but it completely changes the feel of your squad. Suddenly your team isn't just a bunch of random survivors; they are the protagonists of their own epic story. It just adds a level of fun and absurdity that fits surprisingly well into the chaotic world of Kenshi.
Vanilla Hair Fix
Know what is annoying? Finding a vanilla hairstyle you like, turning your character around, and spotting a giant hole in the mesh. It is a little flaw that breaks immersion. It will not ruin the game, but it is irritating.
This is the mod we did not know we needed. It methodically fixes the vanilla hairstyles without adding new styles or fancy extras. The quality improvements make the base-game options look as they always should have.
- Complete rework of vanilla hair meshes.
- Fixes ugly holes and visual glitches.
- Doesn't change the original art style, just improves it.
✅ Gameplay changes: Your characters will simply look better. This is a simple “set it and forget it” mod that quietly improves the visual quality of the game without you even having to think about it. A must for anyone who appreciates polish.
Mediocre Hairstyles — Version 2
Okay, the title is just perfect, isn't it? "Mediocre." But honestly, this mod is anything but. If you think the anime styles are a bit much and you want something that feels truly at home in the gritty, cutthroat world of Kenshi, this is your choice.
It adds realistic, lore-friendly hairstyles and beards that someone could actually wear after the apocalypse. They are rugged, practical, and full of character without breaking immersion.
- 8 lore-friendly hairstyles for Greenlanders and Scorchlanders
- Includes a whopping 21 beard and facial hair options to choose from.
- The styles are compatible with both male and female characters.
✅ Gameplay changes: This mod deepens the roleplaying experience. Your Scorchlander engineer can finally sport a beard that looks like he was too busy mending to shave, and your Greenlander farmer can sport a simple, pulled-back hairstyle. This makes character creation much more down to earth.
RORO 更多女性发型 More Female Hairs
Sometimes you don't just need a few new options; you need all the options. If you're the kind of player who spends the first two hours of any RPG in the character editor, then welcome home. This mod is insane.
It adds a staggering number of styles: 226 for female characters and 39 for males. Yes, really. They range from modern, elaborate looks to practical cuts, so there is something for everyone.
- Massive collection of 226 women's hairstyles.
- 39 male hairstyles for Greenlanders and Scorchlanders
- Patches are available for compatibility with various custom races.
✅ Gameplay changes: The main feature here is absolute variety. You can create truly unique characters and give each recruit in your 50-man squad a special look. This is a must-have for everyone who loves customization.
ANiceOakTree’s Hairstyles for Kenshi
If you are looking for professionally done, high quality hairstyles, this mod is a must download. These styles, carried over from the modding scene of Fallout 4 and Skyrim, have an outstanding level of detail.
This pack adds 9 gorgeous hairstyles that are primarily designed for female characters. They work on men too, but you may run into some weird mesh issues, so be warned. But for your girls in the squad? This is a top level upgrade.
- Ports 9 professionally done hairstyles from other popular games.
- Incredibly high quality and detail.
- Aimed at women, but with (slightly buggy) compatibility for men.
✅ Gameplay changes: This is for when you want your main character or elite warriors to stand out from the rest. The quality is so good that it can make your characters feel truly unique and heroic.
Yundao HDT Hairstyles for Kenshi
If you've ever touched Skyrim modding, you know that the community creates some absolutely amazing hair mods. This mod brings some of that high quality goodness to Kenshi.
It adds 11 new hairstyles that were originally created for Skyrim. They are super detailed and look fantastic, although they are designed primarily for female characters. Some are available for men, but may look a little strange. Small price to pay for that style, right?
- 11 high quality hairstyles ported from the Skyrim modding scene.
- Mainly targeted at women, but 5 styles available for men.
- Patches are available to make them work with mods for different races.
✅ Gameplay changes: This hair adds a touch of elegance and detail that you simply don't see in the base game. If you want a squad leader who looks like a true epic hero (or heroine), these styles will help you achieve that. This is a great way to highlight the main characters.
Vice’s Hair Pack
Sometimes you do not want a particular theme, just more options. Vice's Hair Pack delivers a solid, straightforward collection of hairstyles and beards to expand the character creator.
The mod's author is known for updating it with new additions over time, so this is a pack that can continue to please. It's a great, simple way to expand your options without committing to a super specific aesthetic.
- A diverse collection of new hair and beards.
- Compatible with standard human races.
- Receives periodic updates with new styles.
✅ Gameplay changes: This mod helps combat the “all NPCs look the same” feeling. More options mean more unique recruits and city dwellers, making the world a little more populated and vibrant.
AF Hair
Another huge pack for those who crave variety. AF Hair is adding a bunch of new styles for both men and women, with a good mix of practical and more stylized looks. The author of the mod continues to add new ones, so this pack is constantly growing.
It's just a solid, all-around great addition to your mod list. The quality is consistent and the number of options is fantastic.
- 49 human hairstyles for male and female characters
- Has patches for JRPG races, providing wider compatibility.
- The collection is regularly updated with new additions.
✅ Gameplay changes: Like the RORO pack, this mod is all about giving you choice. It helps break up the monotony of seeing the same few vanilla hairstyles on every NPC and recruit. Giving everyone in your faction a unique look simply makes your playthrough feel more personal and alive.
VOICEROID Hairstyles
True anime fans, this is for you. This mod adds 7 hairstyles directly inspired by the characters from the popular Japanese software VOICEROID. If you want that distinctive, modern anime look for your squad, look no further.
Designed for female Greenlanders and Scorchlanders, but technically usable by male characters too, as with many hair packs. It includes compatibility patches for other popular race mods, which is a welcome bonus.
- 7 Hairstyles Inspired by VOICEROID Characters.
- Characteristic, cute anime aesthetic.
- Includes compatibility patches for other race mods.
✅ Gameplay changes: This lets you fully commit to a particular theme. Want wasteland idols or Tech Hunters with a J-pop look? The mod is practically essential for that kind of playthrough.
FIX — Unleash the Hair
A simple, clever mod that fixes a small but persistent annoyance. Equip Armored Face Plates or a Bandana, and your character instantly goes bald. It is an eyesore.
This mod cleverly allows hair to remain visible with certain headwear. It's not for every helmet (to avoid the clipping nightmare), but it works for the ones where it makes sense and it makes a difference.
- Prevents baldness when wearing Armored Face Plates or Bandanas
- Works with selected headwear to minimize clipping between hair and equipment
- Easy drag and drop installation.
✅ Gameplay changes: This is a pure quality of life improvement. Your characters can now be both stylish and protected. It's a small change that makes a big difference to your visual experience.
Alex’s Hats Show Hair
Taking the same idea further, this mod expands the visibility of hair to a wider range of hats. If you've ever been disappointed that your Straw Hat or awesome Tricorne Hat is hiding your luscious locks, this mod is for you.
It includes hair for several vanilla hats, and while a little clipping may occur with larger hairstyles, overall it's a huge improvement.
- Shows hair with the Ashland Hat, Iron Hat, Rattan Hat, Sandogasa, Straw Hat, and Tricorn Hat
- Another great quality of life mod.
✅ Gameplay changes: More fashionable options! This allows you to combine hats and hairstyles without sacrificing one for the other. Now your legendary swordsman can wear his signature hat and show off his cool hair.
Breadnought’s Facepaints
Okay, so this isn't technically a hair mod, but still. Breadnought's Facepaints allows you to complete your character's custom look with seriously cool tribal markings and warpaint.
It adds 10 designs for male and female characters. They look good and fit the world, whether your squad consists of Holy Nation outcasts or fierce Shek warriors.
- Adds 10 high quality face paint options.
- Includes military and tribal themed designs.
- Works for male and female Greenlanders and Scorchlanders
✅ Gameplay changes: This mod is all about storytelling. A streak of paint through the eyes can define a character's entire personality. This adds a final layer of customization to make your characters feel truly yours.
Your hair done just right
There you go: an arsenal of mods to banish baldness and monotony from your Kenshi playthrough. Whether you want an anime cast, hardened survivors, or simply people whose hair survives putting on a bandana, there is something here for you. I have tried to gather the best options, but the Kenshi modding community keeps making impressive new mods.
The order in which mods are loaded is critical to the stable operation of Kenshi. All details are in my installation guide.
Found something worthwhile that improves Kenshi? Send me the name. I will check it and may update the list, provided it fits the overall mod setup.
