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11 Overview
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33 The 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.
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66 Customization Philosophy
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88 Facial 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.
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1111 Barber Shop
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1313 The Barber Shop Tent is located at Greymane Camp and allows players to modify the physical appearance of all three playable characters at any point during the game. 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.
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1515 Available Options
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1717 FeatureDescriptionHairMultiple 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.
1818 The 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.
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2020 Character-Specific Options
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2222 Each playable character has unique customization choices that reflect their personality and cultural background. The table below breaks down which features are available per character.
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2424 FeatureKliffDamianeOongkaHairstyles6+ optionsAvailableAvailableBeardYesNoYesFace TattoosAvailableUnknown13+ designsBody TattoosYes (visibility depends on equipped armor)Yes (often hidden under armor)Yes (highly visible due to exposed torso)
2525 Dyehouse
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2727 The 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.
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2929 Dyeable Items
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3232 Item 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.
3333 Obtaining Dyes
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3535 Dyes 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.
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3737 How to Access
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3939 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. No special unlock requirements exist beyond completing the introductory sequences of the game. Visits to the Barber Shop cost a small amount of gold, while the Dyehouse requires dye items to apply colors.
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4141 No Paid Cosmetics
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4343 Pearl 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.
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4545 Barber Shop Details
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4747 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. 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.
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4949 Kliff 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.
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5151 Full Color Palette
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5454 The 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:
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5656 Color 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 gray
5757 The 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.
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5959 Tattoo Options
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6161 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. 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.
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6363 Dyehouse Granularity
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6565 The 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.
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6767 In 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.
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6969 The 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.
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7171 Dye Crafting Through Alchemy
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7373 Dyes can be crafted through the Alchemy system using flower-based ingredients gathered from the open world. The alchemy station must first be unlocked at Greymane Camp through the base upgrade system. Different flower types produce different dye colors, so thorough exploration rewards players with a wider palette of available dyes.
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7575 Dyes 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.