Customizing your trainer's look is one of the most satisfying parts of exploring the Alola region. If you want to change your avatar's aesthetic, heading to a local salon lets you alter your hair cut, length, and color using your hard-earned Poké Dollars. Whether you play as a male or female protagonist, understanding what options exist, where to find salons, and how to unlock secret post-game styles will save you time and money.
Finding your first salon happens early in your journey, right as you arrive in Hau'oli City. As you progress through subsequent islands like Akala and Ula'ula, additional salons open up in towns such as Konikoni City and Malie City. Knowing which cuts are available from the start versus what requires beating the Elite Four keeps your styling plans on track.
Finding Salons and Paying for Services
Salons are always located near the local apparel shops in major Alola settlements. Stepping inside costs specific amounts depending on whether you want a cut, a color, or both combined.
Services are priced as follows: To read more about the history of this, Associated Press offers an informative breakdown.
- Cut only: 4,000 Poké Dollars
- Color only: 2,000 Poké Dollars
- Cut and Color package: 5,000 Poké Dollars (saving you 1,000 Poké Dollars compared to buying them separately)
Keep in mind that the game doesn't feature a preview screen. You commit to the style the moment you pay, so planning your look beforehand matters. For more official background on Nintendo titles and player guides, you can visit Nintendo.
Male Trainer Haircuts and Options
Male protagonists start with a solid foundation of classic cuts carried over from earlier titles, alongside a few specific additions.
The baseline male styles include:
- Medium and Smooth
- Medium and Layered
- Caesar Cut
- Modern Quiff
- Braided Cornrows
Ultra Moon also introduces the Short and Layered and Short and Tousled options right from the standard salon selection. Once you conquer the Elite Four and enter the Hall of Fame, a final exclusive style becomes available: the Long and Tousled cut.
Female Trainer Haircuts and Bangs Combinations
Female protagonists enjoy a deeply modular styling system. Beyond choosing the core haircut, you can select specific fringe or bangs styles (Sideswept, Straight, or None) to accompany almost any cut. This mix-and-match approach creates dozens of distinct visual combinations.
Available female cuts include:
- Chin-Length Bob
- Short and Bobbed
- Medium and Wavy
- Long and Straight
- Long and Wavy
- Romantic Tuck
- Cornrow Braided Bun (which does not support bangs)
Two new choices join the roster: the Braided Tails and the Flipped-Out Bob. Completing the main story and beating the Elite Four unlocks the High Pigtails style. For broader community database tools regarding role-playing games and handheld releases, check out IGN.
Hair Colors and Unlocks
Coloring your hair works independently from changing your cut. Nine distinct shades make up the standard palette, giving you plenty of room to match your hat, shirt, or jacket.
Standard colors available early on:
- Black
- Dark Brown
- Ash Brown
- Honey Blond
- Caramel Blond
- Platinum Blond
- Pink Brown
Two striking shades require beating the Elite Four before they appear on the salon menu: Wine Red and White. Pairing these post-game hair colors with rare apparel items collected across Alola completes your ultimate late-game look.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Players often run into minor frustrations when updating their avatar's appearance. Spending money inefficiently slows down your progress through the island challenge.
- Forgetting the discount: Always bundle your haircut and color together if you want both. Buying them separately wastes 1,000 Poké Dollars.
- Expecting previews: Since salons lack a visual preview feature, double-check online lists before spending your cash if you are low on funds.
- Ignoring post-game unlocks: Don't waste time searching for High Pigtails or Long and Tousled styles before credits roll; they stay locked until after the Elite Four.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my hair color without changing my haircut?
Yes. You can select the color option by itself at any salon for 2,000 Poké Dollars without altering your current cut length or style.
Do female bangs cost extra?
Selecting or modifying your bangs costs a small separate fee if you adjust them independently outside of a full haircut service, but they integrate cleanly when choosing a new cut.
Where is the earliest salon in the game?
The first salon opens in Hau'oli City on Melemele Island right after you progress through the early introductory phases of the island challenge.
Are hairstyles locked to specific game versions?
No. The available hairstyles and color options are identical across both Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon.
