Are you a fan of the rugged, yet stylish look of Leif's hair in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH)? You're not alone! Leif, the laid-back gardening villager, sports a unique hairstyle that many players want to replicate. While you can't change your character's hair directly, you can create a similar look using the in-game hair salon. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to achieve the Leif hairstyle in ACNH.
Understanding Leif's Hairstyle
Before we dive into the steps, let's break down Leif's hairstyle. It's a short, messy cut with a slight undercut, and the hair is swept to the side. It's a casual, yet put-together look that suits Leif's relaxed personality. To replicate this style, we'll need to use a combination of haircuts and hairstyles available in the ACNH hair salon.
Preparing for the Leif Hairstyle
Before you start, make sure you have a character customization ticket. You can get these by talking to Mabel or Sable at the Able Sisters shop. Each ticket allows you to change your character's appearance once, so use them wisely!

Step-by-Step Guide to the Leif Hairstyle
Step 1: Choose the Right Haircut
The first step is to choose the right haircut. Leif's hair is short, so you'll want to choose a short hairstyle. We recommend the 'Short Bob' haircut, which can be obtained from the hair salon by talking to Maggie or Egret.
- Talk to Maggie or Egret at the hair salon.
- Select 'Change Haircut'.
- Choose the 'Short Bob' haircut.
Step 2: Style the Hair
Now that you have the right haircut, it's time to style it like Leif's. Unfortunately, ACNH doesn't have an exact match for Leif's hairstyle, but we can get close with a combination of the 'Side Part' and 'Messy' hairstyles.
- Talk to Maggie or Egret at the hair salon.
- Select 'Change Hairstyle'.
- Choose the 'Side Part' hairstyle.
- Talk to Maggie or Egret again and select 'Change Hairstyle' again.
- Choose the 'Messy' hairstyle.
This combination should give you a hairstyle that's similar to Leif's. The 'Side Part' hairstyle sweeps the hair to the side, like Leif's, and the 'Messy' hairstyle adds some texture and volume to the hair, giving it a more casual look.

Step 3: Adjust the Undercut (Optional)
Leif has a slight undercut, which is a haircut where the hair is shorter on the sides and back. If you want to add this detail to your character, you can use the 'Buzz Cut' hairstyle to shorten the hair on the sides and back. However, this step is optional and may not be necessary to achieve the Leif look.
- Talk to Maggie or Egret at the hair salon.
- Select 'Change Hairstyle'.
- Choose the 'Buzz Cut' hairstyle.
Tips for Maintaining the Leif Hairstyle
Once you've achieved the Leif hairstyle, you'll want to maintain it. Here are a few tips:
- Visit the hair salon regularly to touch up your hairstyle. The 'Messy' hairstyle can become too messy over time, so you may need to switch back to the 'Side Part' hairstyle occasionally.
- Consider using the 'Hair Growth' item to make your hair grow faster. This item can be obtained from the Nook Miles redemption machine or by talking to Redd at his shop.
- If you're not satisfied with your hairstyle, you can always use another character customization ticket to change it again.
And there you have it! With these steps, you should be well on your way to achieving the Leif hairstyle in ACNH. Happy styling!























