What to know
- Hairstyles are not locked by gender — any style works for any character.
- You can change hairstyle (and hair color) later at a salon in Lumiose City.
- Hair colors support flat, color blocking, and balayage styles.
- Other appearance features (eyebrows, eyelashes, lip color, etc.) are also customizable alongside hairstyles.
Here’s all you should know about hairstyles in Pokémon Legends: Z-A — how they work, how to change them, and what options you have.
Table of all hairstyles in Pokémon Legends: ZA
| Hair Type / Style Name | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Short Cut | A simple and clean short hairstyle for a sharp look. | Default option |
| Medium Cut | Balanced length, slightly layered with soft volume. | Available from start |
| Long Straight | Smooth, flowing long hair with minimal layering. | Available at salon |
| Side-Swept Bangs | Medium-length style with bangs brushed to the side. | Salon unlock |
| Wavy Bob | A short-to-medium style with natural soft curls. | Available at salon |
| Curly Long | Loose, full curls extending below the shoulders. | Salon unlock |
| Braided Style | Tight braids running along the head for a neat, composed look. | Salon unlock |
| High Ponytail | Long hair tied high, giving a sporty and stylish vibe. | Available at salon |
| Low Ponytail | Classic low-tied ponytail for a calm and tidy appearance. | Default option |
| Top Knot | Hair tied neatly on the crown, traditional and modern blend. | Available at salon |
| Short Spiky | Sharp, upward spikes with textured layers. | Salon unlock |
| Messy Hair | Tousled, casual look with uneven layers. | Salon unlock |
| Pixie Cut | Close-cropped, stylish cut emphasizing facial features. | Salon unlock |
| Twin Tails | Two symmetrical tied sections, energetic and cute. | Salon unlock |
| Braided Bun | Braided sections tied into a bun on the back. | Salon unlock |
| Layered Shag | Textured, layered hair with playful ends. | Salon unlock |
| Half-Up Style | Half the hair tied, half let down — balanced and elegant. | Available at salon |
| Modern Undercut | Short sides with longer top section, sleek and trendy. | Salon unlock |
| Windswept Style | Windswept layers giving a dynamic, adventurous look. | Salon unlock |
Notes
- All hairstyles are unisex and fully customizable.
- Hair color customization includes flat, color blocking, and balayage options.
- Hairstyles can be changed freely at the Lumiose City salon.
- Additional styles may unlock later through story progression or updates.
Character customization scope and hairstyle context
In Z-A, character customization is more flexible than in many previous Pokémon games. You can tweak many facial and cosmetic features, and hairstyles are part of that suite.
1) Gender-neutral hairstyles
All hairstyles in Z-A are uni-sex: there is no gender lock on hairstyle choices. This means you can mix and match freely regardless of whether your character is male or female.
2) Haircut / style variety
One of the standout features is the two-tone gradient hair coloring system, which allows combinations like light brown fading into deep chestnut or pastel pink transitioning to lavender. The available color options include standard shades like ash brown, black, brown, blue, dark red, olive, violet, scarlet, teal, and many more unique colors.
The color selection expands significantly through gameplay progression. Basic colors like black, gold, dark brown, pitch black, and platinum are available from the start, while special colors like emerald, sapphire, turquoise, and various vibrant shades require specific unlocking conditions.
3) Hair color techniques
You aren’t limited to a flat single color. The game supports more advanced techniques:
- Flat colors
- Color blocking (distinct color segments)
- Balayage (gradient or blended coloration)
These allow more expressive, stylish hair designs beyond just a solid color.
4) Other linked cosmetic options
While doing a hairstyle change, you’ll often see adjacent cosmetic options. Here’s a summary:
| Cosmetic feature | Available to change along with hairstyles |
|---|---|
| Eyebrow shape & color | Yes |
| Eyelash shape & color | Yes |
| Lip color / blush | Yes |
| Beauty spots / freckles | Yes |
| Dark circles / skin marks | Yes |
Thus, when customizing hair, you’re often in a broader “looks / appearance” menu.
How to change a hairstyle (step by step)
Below is a guide to changing your hairstyle while playing Pokemon Legends ZA:
| Step # | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travel to Lumiose City | Locate a salon — this is where hair and cosmetic changes are available. |
| 2 | Enter the salon and talk to the stylist | Interact to open the customization menu. |
| 3 | Browse haircut designs | Select from the available hairstyle options. |
| 4 | Choose hair color technique | Pick from flat color, color blocking, or balayage, and adjust tones. |
| 5 | Adjust associated cosmetics | You can also tweak eyebrows, lashes, or lip color in the same menu. |
| 6 | Confirm and pay | Spend Poke Dollars to finalize and apply your changes. |
Because hairstyles are not locked by gender, you won’t be restricted in choosing a style you like.
What’s unknown / yet to confirm
- The exact number of hairstyle options (how many unique cuts) is not definitively published yet.
- Whether special or premium styles (e.g. event unlocks) will be available is not confirmed.
- Detailed visual comparisons or gallery of all haircuts haven’t been fully disclosed by the developers.
Hairstyles in Pokémon Legends Z-A
Hairstyles in Pokémon Legends: Z-A give you impressive freedom: gender-neutral cuts, modern coloring methods like balayage and color blocking, and changeable cosmetic features bundled together. While the full roster of haircuts isn’t fully documented yet, the system appears robust and built for stylistic expression. Expect more details and visual catalogs as the game launches and fans begin mapping out all options.
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