Vanilla Hair - No Shine
newvegas — Mods & Enhancements
Vanilla Hair - No Shine is a simple normal map replacer that removes the excessive shine from vanilla hair in Skyrim. It's for players who want a more natural look without changing hair styles. With 4,726 endorsements and 339,333 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight fix.
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Downloads: 339,333💡 Notes
By zzjay
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Just drop the files into your Data folder and overwrite when
Just drop the files into your Data folder and overwrite when prompted.
If you use a mod manager, install it like any other mod and
If you use a mod manager, install it like any other mod and enable it in your load order.
This mod only affects vanilla hair—if you have hair replacer
This mod only affects vanilla hair—if you have hair replacers, they might override it.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod conflicts
Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing without checking requirements
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust (4,726 endorsements and 339k downloads)
- Does exactly what it says—kills that greasy hair shine
- Lightweight and compatible with any setup
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2013—might not be tested with the latest Skyrim versions
- Only affects vanilla hair—modded hair won't get the fix
- No screenshots or detailed instructions in the description