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Barber Shop and Dyehouse - Version 23 vs Version 24
Oct 31, 2026, 04:49 AM
Added patch 2.04.00 city barber shops usable regardless of camp, Greymane outfit changes at the Comrade Dispatch Tent, and spouse appearance changes from Charting the Unknown
Oct 31, 2026, 11:48 AM
Reconcile barber fee guidance and camp recruitment context without assuming a fixed charge or free service.
11Overview22The Barber Shop and Dyehouse are cosmetic customization facilities in Crimson Desert. Located at the Greymane Camp and in towns across Pywel, these facilities allow players to alter the appearance of all three playable characters and customize the look of their equipment. The Barber Shop Tent handles hair, facial hair, tattoos, and eyebrow modifications, while the Dyehouse is a separate facility dedicated to equipment coloring and material finishing. Together they form the core of character customization in Crimson Desert. Every customization option is purely cosmetic and has no effect on gameplay stats or combat performance. Pearl Abyss has confirmed that there are no microtransactions or cosmetic shops in the game. All appearance options are earned through gameplay.44Customization Philosophy77Facial bone structure and body proportions are fixed for each playable character. Unlike games with character creators, Crimson Desert preserves the physical identity of Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka for narrative consistency. Each character is individually motion-captured by their voice actor, and the fixed appearance ensures cutscenes and in-game expressions match the performer's physical performance. Customization is limited to hair, facial hair, tattoos, and equipment coloring.99Barber Shop1212The Barber Shop Tent is located at Greymane Camp and allows players to modify the physical appearance of all three playable characters after the documented unlock: completing The Greymanes' Cabin in the Solid Foundation faction questline to recruit Eric. Each visit costs a small amount of in-game gold, with the fee varying by modification type. All changes can be previewed before confirming and paying.13+The Barber Shop Tent is located at Greymane Camp and allows players to modify the physical appearance of all three playable characters after the camp service is unlocked. The Greymanes' Cabin belongs to Solid Foundation. Its recorded quest sequence lists the cabin reunion before A Rumor at the Inksworth Bindery, which reunites Connor, Oliver and Eric. These reunion entries do not establish exactly when the barber service opens. Eric is the camp barber. Preview the available changes and check the service screen for any charge before confirming. A fixed gold amount, a fee that varies by modification, and a universally free service are not confirmed.1414Available Options1616FeatureDescriptionHairMultiple hairstyle options with a full color palette spanning natural tones (brown, black, blonde) through vivid purples, greens, blues, pinks, and crimson. At least six distinct styles are available for Kliff alone.BeardStyle and color options available for male characters (Kliff and Oongka).EyebrowsShape and color adjustments available for all three playable characters.Face TattoosVarious tattoo designs that can be applied to each character's face. Designs reflect the character's cultural background.Body TattoosAdditional tattoo options for visible body areas, expanding the cosmetic range beyond facial modifications.1818The hair color palette spans natural tones like brown, black, and blonde through vivid options including purples, greens, blues, pinks, and crimson. This same color palette is available for beard coloring on Kliff and Oongka. Damiane does not have beard options but has access to the full hairstyle and color range.1919Character-Specific Options2121Each playable character has unique customization choices that reflect their personality and cultural background. The table below breaks down which features are available per character.2323FeatureKliffDamianeOongkaHairstyles6+ optionsAvailableAvailableBeardYesNoYesFace TattoosAvailableUnknown13+ designsBody TattoosYes (visibility depends on equipped armor)Yes (often hidden under armor)Yes (highly visible due to exposed torso)2525Dyehouse2626The Dyehouse is a separate facility from the Barber Shop, also located at Greymane Camp. It lets players change the color and material finish of armor, weapons, and mount equipment. The dye system supports per-section precision: rather than applying a single color to an entire piece, players can target individual sections within each armor piece for separate color treatment. For example, an armor piece might have separate slots for the main surface, cloth details, and accent trim, each accepting a different color. Material finish can also be adjusted alongside color, allowing players to change how surfaces reflect light and interact with the environment.2828Dyeable Items3030Item TypeDetailsArmor PiecesIndividual dye slots for separate parts of each armor piece, allowing mixed color schemes across main surface, cloth, and trim.WeaponsColor and finish customization for currently equipped weapons, changing their visual style.Horse EquipmentSection-by-section coloring of horse caparison and armor plates. Horse tack sets from pre-orders are also dyeable.War RobotFull color retinting of the War Robot's plating and paint scheme with multiple dye layers.3333Obtaining Dyes3434Dyes are obtained through two primary methods. Players can discover them while exploring the open world, finding them in loot drops, hidden chests, and quest rewards. Alternatively, dyes can be crafted through the alchemy system using ingredients gathered from the environment. The dye color palette mirrors the hair color options available at the Barber Shop, spanning natural tones through vivid colors. Dyes are not sold through any cash shop or premium storefront. This ties the cosmetic system into the broader crafting loop without requiring any real-money purchases.3636How to Access3838Both facilities become available at Greymane Camp as it expands through the early main story. The Barber Shop Tent and the Dyehouse are separate buildings within the camp. Players can also find Barber Shops and Dyehouses in most towns and cities across Pywel. For Eric the Barber, the documented unlock is completing The Greymanes' Cabin in the Solid Foundation faction questline; the general introductory-sequences description is insufficient for that service. Visits to the Barber Shop cost a small amount of gold, while the Dyehouse requires dye items to apply colors.39+Both facilities become available at Greymane Camp as it expands through the early main story. The Barber Shop Tent and the Dyehouse are separate buildings within the camp. Players can also find Barber Shops and Dyehouses in most towns and cities across Pywel. The recorded Solid Foundation quest sequence lists the cabin reunion before the Inksworth Bindery reunion with Connor, Oliver and Eric. That sequence does not establish an exact service-unlock requirement. Check the barber service screen for any charge before confirming; the Dyehouse uses dye items to apply colors.4040City Barber Shops (Patch 2.04.00)4242Patch 2.04.00 (October 29, 2026) added barber shops to major cities. These newly added barber shops can be used regardless of camp, separately from Eric's tent at the Greymane Camp. The patch notes do not list which cities received one. The same patch lets you change the Greymanes' outfits at the Comrade Dispatch Tent, which costs camp resources.4444With the Charting the Unknown expansion, barber shops can also change your spouse's appearance after marriage. See Romance and Marriage.4646No Paid Cosmetics4848Pearl Abyss has been explicit that all cosmetic options in the Barber Shop and Dyehouse are earned through gameplay. The studio's PR Director, Will Powers, stated that the design goal is for players to see another character wearing a particular look and "know that they earned it through gameplay." This philosophy extends to pre-order cosmetics, which are visual variants of in-game equipment types with no stat advantages. The Barber Shop and Dyehouse are the only cosmetic systems in the game; there is no separate cosmetic shop or premium currency.5050Barber Shop Details5252The barber at Greymane Camp is named Eric. He provides hair, beard, and eyebrow modification services for all three playable characters. Face and body tattoos are also available at the barber's tent. Each visit costs a small amount of in-game gold, with the fee varying by modification type. All changes can be previewed before confirming and paying.53+The barber at Greymane Camp is named Eric. He provides hair, beard, and eyebrow modification services for all three playable characters. Face and body tattoos are also available at the barber's tent. Preview the available changes and check the service screen for any charge before confirming; an exact fee or a universally free service is not confirmed.5454Kliff has 6 different hairstyle options available, each with a full color palette. Oongka and Damiane each have their own set of hairstyle options appropriate to their character designs. Beard options are available for Kliff and Oongka only, since Damiane is a female character.5656Full Color Palette5858The hair and beard color palette is available in its entirety from the start of the game; no colors are locked behind progression or purchases. The palette includes:6161Color GroupAvailable ShadesNatural TonesBlack, dark brown, medium brown, light brown, auburn, blonde, platinum blondeWarm VividsCrimson red, fiery orange, amberCool VividsDeep blue, sky blue, teal, emerald green, forest greenPurple and PinkDeep purple, lavender, magenta, soft pinkNeutralWhite, silver, ash gray6363The same color palette applies to hair, beard, and eyebrow coloring. The barber interface shows a visual swatch grid where players can select any color and preview it on the character model before committing.6464Tattoo Options6666The barber's tent also offers face and body tattoos for all three playable characters. Tattoo designs range from subtle facial markings to larger body patterns. Like hair modifications, tattoo application costs a small gold fee and can be previewed before purchase. Tattoos are purely cosmetic and do not affect stats or gameplay performance.67+The barber's tent also offers face and body tattoos for all three playable characters. Tattoo designs range from subtle facial markings to larger body patterns. Preview the design and check the service screen for any charge before confirming. Tattoos are purely cosmetic and do not affect stats or gameplay performance.6868Dyehouse Granularity7070The Dyehouse goes well beyond a simple global color tint. Players can select individual armor pieces and then target individual sections within those pieces for separate color treatment. For example, a chest piece might have separate dye zones for the main body, trim, buckles, and lining, each of which can receive a different color.7272In addition to color changes, the Dyehouse allows players to adjust the material finish of equipment. This means players can change whether a piece of armor looks like polished metal, worn leather, or matte fabric, adding another layer of visual customization.7474The dye palette available at the Dyehouse mirrors the hair color range: whites, grays, reds, ambers, browns, greens, blues, purples, and pinks. All dye colors are obtained through gameplay; there is no premium storefront for cosmetic colors.7676Dye Crafting Through Alchemy7878Dyes can be crafted through the Alchemy system using flower-based ingredients gathered from the open world. The alchemy station can be accessed at Greymane Camp through the base upgrade system, but the dyeing guide also describes crafting dyes at a cauldron after finding a recipe or purchasing dyes from a merchant. Different flower types produce different dye colors, so thorough exploration rewards players with a wider palette of available dyes.8080Dyes can also be found as loot drops during exploration, inside hidden chests, and as quest rewards. The variety of acquisition methods means players who explore actively will accumulate a broad dye collection without needing to farm any single ingredient type.8282The documented dyeing sequence is to obtain a dye, select Use on it in the inventory, then visit a dyehouse such as Theoric's in Hernand. Choose Dye, select the equipment and color, confirm the changes, and pay the displayed amount. Patch 1.13 expanded dyeing to most weapons and secondary weapons and certain previously non-dyeable disguise outfits; this does not mean every item can be dyed.