Customizing your character’s look is a huge part of the fun in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and hair is a key element! If you’re looking to transform your villager’s hairstyle, hair color, or even eye color, then Shampoodle’s salon is your go-to destination. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about achieving hair perfection in Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
Unlocking Shampoodle’s Hair Salon
Before you can start experimenting with new looks, you’ll need to unlock Shampoodle’s. This charming hair salon, run by the stylish poodle Harriet, is located on Main Street, but it requires a little effort to set up. Here’s how to unlock Shampoodle’s:
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Establish Kicks Shoe Store: Your first step is to unlock Kicks, the shoe store. To do this, you need to spend at least 8,000 Bells at the Able Sisters clothing shop. After you’ve reached this spending milestone and at least ten days have passed since your town was created, Kicks will open its doors on Main Street.
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Shop at Kicks and Able Sisters: Once Kicks is open, continue your retail therapy! Spend a combined total of 10,000 Bells at either the Able Sisters or Kicks.
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Wait for Shampoodle’s to Arrive: After Kicks has been open for at least ten days and you’ve met the spending requirement, Shampoodle’s will finally open! It will be located on the second floor of the Able Sisters building, offering a convenient one-stop shop for fashion and hair.
Hair Transformation at Shampoodle’s
Once you’ve unlocked Shampoodle’s, step inside and chat with Harriet. For a small fee, she can completely revamp your character’s hairstyle and hair color. Let’s explore the hair options available:
Finding Your Perfect Hairstyle
Changing your hairstyle at Shampoodle’s is a fun and interactive process. Harriet will ask you a series of questions about your desired style. Your answers to these questions determine the hairstyle she gives you. You can only change your hairstyle once per day, so choose wisely!
Here’s a comprehensive guide to the hairstyles you can get based on your answers to Harriet’s questions:
| Slider Value | Answer 1 | Answer 2 | Male Hairstyle | Female Hairstyle |
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| Casual | Loose and wavy | Laid-back | ||
| Confident/Floaty-fairy | ||||
| Stylish | Role model | |||
| I like being left alone | ||||
| Halfwaybetweenthemiddleandthetop | Messy | I wish I could clean it | ||
| It’s on purpose | ||||
| Clean | I like to style my hair! | |||
| Natural is best! | ||||
| Inthemiddle,orhalfwaybetweenthemiddleandthebottom | I’m very serious! | Fight and overcome! | ||
| Grin and bear it! | ||||
| I’m a troublemaker! | I’ll settle down. | |||
| Rebel for life! | ||||
| Formal | Business | Fresh | ||
| Vintage | ||||
| Private | Party | |||
| Date | ||||
| Secret | Random | Random |
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As you can see, experimenting with different answer combinations is key to discovering all the unique hairstyles available in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Have fun trying them all out!
Choosing the Perfect Hair Color
Along with hairstyle, Harriet will also inquire about your desired hair color. There’s a wide spectrum of sixteen different hair colors to choose from, ranging from natural tones to more vibrant and unique shades.
Here’s a complete hair color chart to help you decide:
| Color Type | Choice | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Natural | Slider at top | Black |
| Slider near top | Ash brown | |
| Slider centered between middle and top | Chocolate brown | |
| Slider just above middle | Light brown | |
| Slider at middle | Orange | |
| Slider just below middle | Pale greyish brown | |
| Slider near bottom | Red-gold | |
| Slider at bottom | Blonde | |
| Intense | Burning love color | Apple red |
| Forest color | Dark green | |
| Deep sea color | Dark blue | |
| Moody color | Pastel Purple | |
| Bright | Sweet love | Pink |
| Clear sky | Sky blue | |
| New leaves | Light green | |
| Angel wings | White |
With such a diverse palette, you can truly personalize your villager to match your style and mood!
Opposite Gender Hairstyles
For even more customization options, after you’ve changed your hairstyle at Shampoodle’s fifteen times, Harriet might offer you the option to choose a hairstyle typically associated with the opposite gender. This adds another layer of personalization and allows for even more unique looks.
Dealing with Messy Hair
Life in Animal Crossing: New Leaf is relaxing, but even virtual villagers can get “bed head”! If you don’t play your game for fifteen days, your character’s hair will become messy. Don’t worry, it’s easily fixed! Just visit Shampoodle’s and get a new hairstyle to tidy up your look. If you have the Beautiful Town ordinance in effect, it will take longer for your hair to become messy, giving you a bit more time between salon visits.
Makeup Magic: Transforming with Mii Masks
Shampoodle’s isn’t just about hair! Harriet also offers a “Makeup” option, allowing you to transform your character’s face to resemble any Mii you’ve created in your Mii Maker. For a fee of 3,000 Bells, Harriet will create a Mii Mask that you can wear.
Alt text: Animal Crossing New Leaf character wearing a Mii Mask, showcasing the makeup feature at Shampoodle’s.
You can easily put on or take off your Mii Mask at any time. Access your Mii Masks through the custom designs section (pencil tab on the touch screen). Tap a Mii Mask to wear it, and tap “Mii” to remove it. Alternatively, you can remove the mask by opening your inventory, tapping your character, and selecting “remove hat.” Putting on any other hat or accessory will also automatically remove the Mii Mask.
Changing Your Eye Color with Contacts
If you’re looking for a subtle yet impactful change, Harriet can also help you change your eye color! After you’ve changed your hairstyle at Shampoodle’s for at least fourteen days since your first visit, you can ask Harriet for color contacts.
Just like with hairstyles, your answers to Harriet’s questions will determine your new eye color. There are six possible eye colors to choose from: black, brown, green, greenish-blue, blue, and navy blue.
Here’s a table to guide you to your desired eye color:
| Answer 1 | Answer 2 | Eye Color |
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| Vast sky | Pitch black | Black |
| Clear blue sky | Navy blue | Navy blue |
| Like the rain was coming | Greenish blue | Greenish blue |
| Large trees | Abundant leaves | Green |
| Sturdy trunks | Brown | Brown |
| Endless shade | Black | Black |
| Endless ocean | Tropical, blue ocean | Blue |
| Cold, wintry ocean | Greenish blue | Greenish blue |
| Ocean of coral | Green | Green |
Experiment with different eye colors to perfectly complement your hairstyle and overall character design!
Visit Shampoodle’s for a Fresh New Look!
Shampoodle’s hair salon in Animal Crossing: New Leaf offers a fantastic range of customization options to express your unique style. From hairstyles and hair colors to Mii Masks and eye color contacts, Harriet provides all the tools you need to create the perfect villager appearance. So, head over to Main Street, unlock Shampoodle’s, and start exploring the world of hair and beauty in Animal Crossing: New Leaf!
