Shampoodle’s is your go-to destination in Animal Crossing: New Leaf for transforming your character’s appearance. Located on Main Street, this charming hair salon, run by the stylish poodle Harriet, offers a range of services to help you express your unique style. From trendy haircuts and vibrant hair colors to eye color changes and even Mii-inspired makeovers, Shampoodle’s has everything you need to perfect your villager’s look. This comprehensive guide will walk you through unlocking Shampoodle’s and exploring all the fantastic customization options it provides.
Unlocking Shampoodle’s Salon
Before you can enjoy the beauty services at Shampoodle’s, you’ll need to meet a few prerequisites to bring this salon to your Main Street. The process involves developing your town and supporting local businesses, making it a rewarding milestone in your Animal Crossing: New Leaf journey.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to unlock Shampoodle’s:
- Establish Kicks: Your first goal is to unlock Kicks, the shoe store. To do this, you must spend at least 8,000 Bells at the Able Sisters clothing shop.
- Town Development Time: Ensure that at least ten days have passed since your town was established. This allows time for your town to grow and develop, attracting new businesses.
- Support Local Businesses Further: After Kicks has opened, continue to support the Able Sisters or Kicks by spending a total of 10,000 Bells in either of these stores.
- Wait for Expansion: Once Kicks has been open for at least ten days and you’ve met the spending requirement, Shampoodle’s will become available. It will open on the second floor of the Able Sisters’ building, expanding the fashion options in your town.
Changing Your Hairstyle at Shampoodle’s
Harriet is a hairstyle expert, ready to give you a fresh new look! For a fee, she can completely change your character’s hairstyle. The process is interactive and fun: you’ll sit in the styling chair, and Harriet will ask you a series of questions about your desired style. Your answers will guide Harriet in choosing a hairstyle that matches your preferences.
It’s important to note that you can change your hairstyle only once per day, so make each visit count!
Understanding Hairstyle Choices
Harriet’s questions are designed around two sliders representing different style aspects. Your answers to her questions, in relation to these sliders, determine the final hairstyle. The table below outlines the hairstyle options based on your choices:
Hairstyle Chart
| Slider Value | Answer 1 | Answer 2 | Male Hairstyle | Female Hairstyle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Discovering New Hair Colors
Along with hairstyles, Harriet can also help you experiment with different hair colors. When you opt for a hairstyle change, Harriet will also inquire about your preferred hair color, offering a palette of sixteen diverse shades to choose from.
Hair Color Palette
| 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 |
Exploring Opposite Gender Hairstyles
For those seeking a more unconventional look, Harriet offers a unique feature. After you’ve changed your hairstyle fifteen times, she might propose giving you a hairstyle typically associated with the opposite gender. This adds an extra layer of customization and allows for even more self-expression.
Dealing with Messy Hair
If you haven’t played Animal Crossing: New Leaf for fifteen days, you’ll notice your character’s hair becomes “messy.” This is a game mechanic to reflect the passage of time. Don’t worry, it’s easily fixed! Simply visit Shampoodle’s and get a new hairstyle to return your character’s hair to its usual style. If you have the Beautiful Town ordinance in effect, it will take longer for your hair to become messy.
Mii Mask Makeovers
Beyond hair, Shampoodle’s also offers a makeup service. For 3,000 Bells, Harriet can create a Mii Mask that transforms your character’s face to resemble any Mii you’ve created in your Mii Maker. This is a fun way to bring your Mii characters into the Animal Crossing world or simply try on a completely different persona.
You can access your Mii Masks in your custom designs section, easily toggling them on and off using the touch screen. They can also be removed by accessing your inventory or automatically when you equip a hat or accessory.
Changing Your Eye Color with Contacts
After you’ve changed your hairstyle at Shampoodle’s for fourteen days since your first visit, Harriet will introduce color contacts. This allows you to further personalize your character by changing their eye color. Similar to hairstyles, Harriet will ask you questions to determine your desired eye color. There are six color options available: black, brown, green, greenish-blue, blue, and navy blue.
Eye Color Options
| Answer 1 | Answer 2 | Eye Color |
|---|---|---|
| Vast sky | Pitch black | Black |
| Clear blue sky | Navy blue | |
| Like the rain was coming | Greenish blue | |
| Large trees | Abundant leaves | Green |
| Sturdy trunks | Brown | |
| Endless shade | Black | |
| Endless ocean | Tropical, blue ocean | Blue |
| Cold, wintry ocean | Greenish blue | |
| Ocean of coral | Green |
Conclusion: Express Yourself at Shampoodle’s
Shampoodle’s is more than just a hair salon in Animal Crossing: New Leaf; it’s a place for self-expression and creativity. With a wide array of hairstyles, colors, eye contacts, and Mii Masks, Harriet provides all the tools you need to create a villager that truly reflects your personal style. So, visit Shampoodle’s today and start exploring the endless possibilities for your ACNL character’s look!
