Animal Crossing: New Horizons remains one of the most beloved titles for the Nintendo Switch platform, delighting fans with its charming life-simulation gameplay and robust customization options.
Since its original worldwide release on March 20, 2020, by developer Nintendo, the title has seen continuous updates, including the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, bringing renewed attention to its expansive features.
Among its standout offerings is a deep character customization system, allowing players to express their individuality through a variety of villager looks—most notably, customizable hairstyles and hair colors.
When players begin their island adventure in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, eight basic hairstyles are immediately available for creating their own unique Villager.
However, these options are just the starting point: as you progress, the game provides multiple pathways to unlock additional hairstyles and colors, empowering you to truly personalize your in-game appearance. Customizing your Villager’s look can be done at any point by interacting with a Mirror or Vanity item.
These key pieces of furniture let players alter their hairstyle, hair color, and facial features as often as desired.
To access these items, players can either craft them by learning their corresponding DIY recipes or hope to purchase them as they cycle through the inventory at Resident Services or Nook’s Cranny. To expand your hairstyling choices even further, players need to accumulate Nook Miles—a vital in-game resource rewarded for completing a variety of activities.
At the Nook Stop multimedia terminal, located inside Resident Services, Nook Miles can be redeemed for essential customization packs.
There are three unique packs to unlock: - Top 8 Cool Hairstyles (2,400 Nook Miles) - Top 8 Pop Hairstyles (2,400 Nook Miles) - Top 8 Stylish Hair Colors (3,000 Nook Miles) In total, players will need to save up 7,800 Nook Miles to unlock all three packs.
With these investments, the number of available hairstyles increases from the initial eight to a total of 24, and hair color options expand to 16, granting users significant freedom in expressing their style. The expansion packs can be purchased at any time as soon as the required Nook Miles have been gathered.
Once redeemed, a notification will confirm your new customization options, which become instantly accessible through any Mirror or Vanity on the island. Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to set industry standards for player creativity and freedom, with its customization features serving as a central pillar for its dedicated community.
As the title reaches new players via the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, its ongoing support for personalization—through continually updated hairstyles and colors—ensures its status as a cultural staple in the Nintendo Switch library. For further updates, players can visit the Nintendo eShop or tune in to official Nintendo Direct presentations for the latest on content expansions and in-game features.
Since its original worldwide release on March 20, 2020, by developer Nintendo, the title has seen continuous updates, including the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, bringing renewed attention to its expansive features.
Among its standout offerings is a deep character customization system, allowing players to express their individuality through a variety of villager looks—most notably, customizable hairstyles and hair colors.
When players begin their island adventure in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, eight basic hairstyles are immediately available for creating their own unique Villager.
However, these options are just the starting point: as you progress, the game provides multiple pathways to unlock additional hairstyles and colors, empowering you to truly personalize your in-game appearance. Customizing your Villager’s look can be done at any point by interacting with a Mirror or Vanity item.
These key pieces of furniture let players alter their hairstyle, hair color, and facial features as often as desired.
To access these items, players can either craft them by learning their corresponding DIY recipes or hope to purchase them as they cycle through the inventory at Resident Services or Nook’s Cranny. To expand your hairstyling choices even further, players need to accumulate Nook Miles—a vital in-game resource rewarded for completing a variety of activities.
At the Nook Stop multimedia terminal, located inside Resident Services, Nook Miles can be redeemed for essential customization packs.
There are three unique packs to unlock: - Top 8 Cool Hairstyles (2,400 Nook Miles) - Top 8 Pop Hairstyles (2,400 Nook Miles) - Top 8 Stylish Hair Colors (3,000 Nook Miles) In total, players will need to save up 7,800 Nook Miles to unlock all three packs.
With these investments, the number of available hairstyles increases from the initial eight to a total of 24, and hair color options expand to 16, granting users significant freedom in expressing their style. The expansion packs can be purchased at any time as soon as the required Nook Miles have been gathered.
Once redeemed, a notification will confirm your new customization options, which become instantly accessible through any Mirror or Vanity on the island. Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to set industry standards for player creativity and freedom, with its customization features serving as a central pillar for its dedicated community.
As the title reaches new players via the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, its ongoing support for personalization—through continually updated hairstyles and colors—ensures its status as a cultural staple in the Nintendo Switch library. For further updates, players can visit the Nintendo eShop or tune in to official Nintendo Direct presentations for the latest on content expansions and in-game features.
