Customizing your trainer's look is one of the most engaging parts of the Alola region journey. If you're looking to change your appearance in Generation VII, Pokemon Ultra Sun haircuts offer a massive upgrade over the original Sun and Moon titles, giving you dozens of fresh styles, bangs, and color combinations to unlock across different salons.
You'll find salons in every major city across the Alola islands. Each location offers unique cuts, color options, and styling choices that dictate how your trainer looks during cutscenes and online battles. Changing your look requires visiting a salon, paying a small in-game fee in Pokedollars, and choosing from options that expand as you progress through the island challenge.
Where to Find Salons Across Alola
You can't change your hair right at the start of your adventure. You have to reach the first salon on Melemele Island before any styling options open up. Each island features different stylists with distinct catalogs, meaning you'll need to travel across the region to collect every available look.
Melemele Island Salon
Located in Hau'oli City, the local boutique and salon combo is your first stop. It offers basic, clean cuts that work well for a fresh-faced trainer starting out.
- Male options: Short crop, messy fringe, side part.
- Female options: Bob cut, shoulder-length waves, simple ponytail.
- Price range: 500 to 1,500 Pokedollars.
Akala Island Salon
Heahea City hosts the second salon, which introduces more dramatic layers and modern cuts. The styling choices here start leaning into trendier Alolan fashion trends.
- Male options: Spiky faux hawk, layered undercut.
- Female options: Side braids, long layered blowouts.
- Price range: 2,000 to 4,000 Pokedollars.
Ula'ula Island Salon
Malie City offers traditional and rugged looks that match the historic Japanese-inspired architecture of the area.
- Male options: Top knot, rugged stubble-paired cuts.
- Female options: Twin tails, classic hime cut.
- Price range: 4,000 to 6,000 Pokedollars.
Poni Island Salon
While Seafolk Village lacks a dedicated standalone salon, you can access final styling tier expansions by visiting boutique counters linked to regional progression.
Unlocking Secret and Extended Styles
The base catalog doesn't show you everything right away. Game progression acts as a gatekeeper for advanced styling options. As you defeat grand trials and conquer the official Pokémon website updates or regional milestones, local stylists roll out premium options.
- Completing the main story: Finishing the main narrative unlocks special dye colors and rare cuts.
- Festival Plaza ranks: Grinding out missions in Festival Plaza yields rare items and fashion discounts that make frequent salon visits cheaper.
- Pikachu-themed styles: Special promotional events historically tied unique hats and hair accessories to specific distribution windows.
Dyeing Your Hair: Colors and Combinations
Cutting is only half the battle. Pokemon Ultra Sun haircuts rely heavily on color customization to define your aesthetic. Once you pick a cut, you can choose from a vibrant palette of dyes.
Natural tones like Black, Dark Brown, Honey Blonde, and Ginger are available from the very first salon in Hau'oli City. However, if you want exotic colors like Ash Brown, Platinum Blonde, or vibrant fantasy hues, you'll need to check back after making progress on Akala and Ula'ula islands. Changing your hair color usually costs an additional fee on top of the haircut itself, so make sure your wallet has enough funds before sitting in the stylist's chair.
Common Mistakes Trainers Make
It's easy to waste hard-earned Pokedollars if you rush into a salon without planning. Watch out for these pitfalls:
- Forgetting to check the back view: The preview screen only shows you the front and side angles. Some cuts feature shaved patterns or ponytails in the back that might look entirely different from what you expect.
- Ignoring hat compatibility: Certain hairstyles clip through specific hats or hoods. If you plan on wearing a wide-brimmed hat or a beanie, test how the hair fits underneath before committing to an expensive dye job.
- Skipping color matching: Eyebrow color doesn't change automatically when you dye your hair. You need to select matching eyebrow tints at the salon, or your trainer will end up with clashing features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can male trainers get female hairstyles and vice versa?
No, the game strictly segregates haircuts based on the gender you choose at the beginning of your save file. Male characters have access to short and medium masculine cuts, while female characters have exclusive access to bobs, long hair, and braids.
How much do haircuts cost in total?
Prices scale drastically depending on how fancy the salon is. Early game cuts cost pocket change around 500 Pokedollars, while late-game styling and full color treatments can run up to 5,000 Pokedollars or more per visit.
Can you revert to your default starting hair?
Yes. Your original default haircut is always saved in the stylist's catalog as a free or low-cost option, allowing you to switch back whenever you get tired of a bold experiment.
Do haircuts affect gameplay stats or Pokémon affection?
Haircuts have zero impact on EV training, battle stats, or your Pokémon's affection levels in Nintendo's support portal. They are purely cosmetic features designed for personal expression and character photography in the Alola Photo Club.
