Kenshi Hair Mods to Give Your Squad a Major Glow-Up

Core Hair Packs & Fixes

Let’s start with the essentials the big packs that give you a ton of options right out of the gate and the fixes that make the whole experience so much better.

Amazing Hair Pack

Ever felt like Kenshi was missing a certain… anime protagonist vibe? Yeah, me too. The vanilla hair is fine for that gritty, “I haven’t showered in three years” look, but sometimes you just want to run through the desert with a glorious, spiky hairdo.

The Amazing Hair Pack is the perfect solution for this. It drops a bunch of anime and JRPG-inspired styles into the character creator. We’re talking everything from a massive Afro to hairstyles that look like they were ripped straight out of a shonen manga. It’s a bit ridiculous, but in the best way possible.

• Adds 11 wild, anime-style hairstyles.
• Includes iconic looks like “Kenshiro,” “Protag,” and a classic “Ponytail.”
• Features a patch for JRPG race compatibility.
• Optional files for Shek compatibility are also available.

✅ Gameplay changes: This is purely a cosmetic mod, but it completely changes the feel of your squad. Suddenly, your crew isn’t just a bunch of random survivors; they’re the main characters of their own epic story. It just adds a level of fun and absurdity that fits Kenshi’s chaotic world surprisingly well.

Vanilla Hair Fix

You know what’s annoying? Finding a vanilla hairstyle you actually like, only to rotate your character and see a giant hole in the mesh. It’s like a tiny, immersion-breaking pothole. It’s not game-ruining, but man, it just bugs you.

This mod is the hero we didn’t know we needed. It meticulously goes through the vanilla hairstyles and just… fixes them. No new styles, no flashy additions, just a straight-up quality improvement that makes the base game’s options look the way they were always meant to.

• Complete overhaul of the vanilla hair meshes.
• Fixes ugly holes and visual glitches.
• Doesn’t change the original art style, just enhances it.

✅ Gameplay changes: Your characters will just look better. It’s a simple, set-it-and-forget-it mod that seamlessly improves the visual quality of the game without you even having to think about it. Essential for anyone who appreciates a bit of polish.

Mediocre Hairstyles – Version 2

Okay, the name is just perfect, isn’t it? “Mediocre.” But honestly, this mod is anything but. If you find the anime styles a bit too much and want something that feels like it truly belongs in the gritty, unforgiving world of Kenshi, this is your go-to.

It adds a collection of lore-friendly, realistic hairstyles and beards that look like someone might actually have them in a post-apocalyptic world. They’re rugged, practical, and add a ton of personality without breaking immersion.

• Adds 8 lore-friendly hairstyles for Greenlanders and Scorchlanders.
• Includes a whopping 21 beard and facial hair options.
• Styles are compatible with both male and female characters.

✅ Gameplay changes: This mod deepens the roleplaying experience. Your Scorchlander machinist can finally have a beard that looks like he’s been too busy tinkering to shave, and your Greenlander farmer can have a simple, tied-back style. It makes character creation feel way more grounded.

RORO 更多女性发型 More Female Hairs

Sometimes you don’t just want a few new options; you want all the options. If you’re the kind of player who spends the first two hours of any RPG in the character creator, then welcome home. This mod is insane.

It adds a staggering number of hairstyles, primarily for female characters but with a good amount for males too. We’re talking 226 female styles and 39 male styles. Yeah, you read that right. The styles range from modern and chic to more practical looks, so there’s something for literally everyone.

• A massive collection of 226 female hairstyles.
• A respectable 39 male hairstyles for Greenlanders and Scorchlanders.
• Patches are available for compatibility with various custom races.

✅ Gameplay changes: The sheer variety here is the main draw. You can create truly unique characters and give every single recruit in your 50-person squad a distinct look. It’s a must-have for anyone who loves customization.

High-Quality & Themed HAir Packs

These mods are for players looking for specific, high-quality aesthetics, often ported from other games or inspired by particular styles.

ANiceOakTree’s Hairstyles for Kenshi

If you’re looking for professionally crafted, high-quality hairstyles, this one is a must-download. Ported over from the Fallout 4 and Skyrim modding scenes, these styles have a level of polish that really stands out.

This pack adds 9 gorgeous hairstyles that are primarily designed for female characters. They do work on males, but you might run into some weird mesh issues, so just a heads-up. But for your female squad members? It’s a top-tier upgrade.

• Ports 9 professionally made hairstyles from other popular games.
• Incredibly high quality and detail.
• Female-focused, but with (somewhat buggy) male compatibility.

✅ Gameplay changes: This is for when you want your main character or elite warriors to have a look that’s a cut above 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 dipped your toes into Skyrim modding, you know that the community produces some absolutely stunning hair mods. This mod brings some of that high-quality goodness over to Kenshi.

It adds 11 new hairstyles that were originally created for Skyrim. They are super detailed and look fantastic, though they are primarily designed for female characters. Some are enabled for males, but they might look a little funky. A small price to pay for such style, right?

• 11 high-quality hairstyles ported from the Skyrim modding scene.
• Primarily female-focused, but 5 styles are enabled for males.
• Patches are available to make them work with different race mods.

✅ Gameplay changes: These hairs add a touch of elegance and detail that you just 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 get you there. It’s a great way to make your main characters stand out.

Vice’s Hair Pack

Sometimes you don’t need a specific theme, you just want more options. Vice’s Hair Pack delivers exactly that. It’s a solid, straightforward collection of various hairs and beards that just adds more variety to the character creator.

The best part is that the mod author is known to update it with new additions over time, so it’s a pack that can keep on giving. It’s a great, simple way to expand your options without committing to a super specific aesthetic.

• A diverse collection of new hairs and beards.
• Compatible with the standard human races.
• Receives occasional updates with new styles.

✅ Gameplay changes: This mod helps fight that “every NPC looks the same” feeling. More options mean more unique recruits and town dwellers, making the world feel a little more populated and alive.

AF Hair

Another huge pack for those who crave variety. AF Hair adds a ton of new styles for both men and women, with a good mix of practical and more stylized looks. The mod author keeps adding more, so it’s a pack that continues to grow.

It’s just a solid, all-around great addition to your mod list. The quality is consistent, and the number of options is fantastic.

• Adds 49 hairstyles for human men and women.
• Has patches for JRPG races, ensuring broader compatibility.
• The collection is regularly updated with new additions.

✅ Gameplay changes: Much like the RORO pack, this is all about giving you choice. It helps you break the monotony of seeing the same few vanilla hairs on every NPC and recruit. Giving everyone in your faction a unique look just makes your playthrough feel more personal and alive.

VOICEROID Hairstyles

For the true anime fans out there, this one’s for you. This mod adds 7 hairstyles directly inspired by the popular Japanese VOICEROID software characters. If you want that distinct, modern anime look for your squad, look no further.

They are designed for female Greenlanders and Scorchlanders but, like many packs, they are technically compatible with male characters too. It even comes with patches for other popular race mods, which is a huge plus.

• 7 hairstyles inspired by VOICEROID characters.
• A distinct, cute anime aesthetic.
• Includes compatibility patches for other race mods.

✅ Gameplay changes: This lets you lean hard into a specific theme. Want to create a squad of wasteland idols or tech hunters with a J-pop vibe? This mod is pretty much essential for that kind of playthrough.

Utility Mods (Because Hats Shouldn’t Make You Bald)

What’s the point of picking the perfect hairstyle if it just vanishes the second you put on a hat? These mods fix that.

FIX – Unleash the Hair

This is one of those simple, brilliant mods that addresses a minor but persistent annoyance. You equip a cool set of Armoured Face Plates or a Bandana, and poof your character is instantly bald. It’s just jarring.

This mod cleverly allows hair to remain visible with specific headgear. It’s not for every helmet (to avoid a clipping nightmare), but it works for the ones where it makes sense, and it’s a game-changer.

• Prevents the “bald bug” when wearing Armoured Face Plates or Bandanas.
• Designed to work with specific headgear to minimize clipping.
• Simple 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

Building on the same idea, this mod expands hair visibility to a wider range of hats. If you’ve ever been disappointed that your Straw Hat or awesome Tricorn Hat hides your glorious locks, this is the mod for you.

It enables hair for several vanilla hats, and while some minor clipping can happen with bigger hairstyles, it’s generally a massive improvement.

• Enables hair visibility with the Ashland Hat, Iron Hat, Rattan Hat, Sandogasa, Straw Hat, and Tricorn Hat.
• Another great quality-of-life mod.

✅ Gameplay changes: More fashion options! It lets you mix and match headgear and hairstyles without sacrificing one for the other. Now your legendary swordsman can wear his signature hat and show off his cool hair.

Bonus For Those WHo Scrolled Till The End

A great hairstyle is only half the picture. To really make your characters pop, you need to pay attention to the details.

Breadnought’s Facepaints

So this isn’t technically a hair mod, but it’s an essential companion. Breadnought’s Facepaints lets you complete your character’s custom look with some seriously cool tribal markings and war paint.

It adds 10 different designs that work for both male and female characters. They look fantastic and fit right into the world, whether your squad is a bunch of Holy Nation outlaws or fearsome Shek warriors.

• Adds 10 high-quality face paints.
• Features warrior and tribal-themed designs.
• Works for both male and female Greenlanders and Scorchlanders.

✅ Gameplay changes: This mod is all about storytelling. A slash of paint across the eyes can define a character’s entire personality. It adds that final layer of customization to make your characters feel truly yours.

Your Hairstyle Done The Right Way

So there you have it a whole arsenal of mods to banish baldness and blandness from your Kenshi playthrough. Whether you want your squad to look like an anime cast, a group of gritty survivors, or just… people who don’t go bald when they wear a bandana, there’s something here for you.I’ve tried my best to round up the best of the best, but the Kenshi modding community is always creating amazing new stuff.

If I’ve missed a killer hair mod that you think absolutely needs to be on this list, hit me up! Drop a comment or send a message, and I’ll gladly check it out and maybe add it to the collection. Happy modding