Beauty and Salon Careers
Beauty and salon careers are confirmed as an upcoming feature for inZOI, listed in the Q1 section of the official 2026 roadmap published on December 26, 2025. The roadmap describes these as "beauty-related careers and gameplay content that use appearance customization." While no beauty or salon career paths exist in the current Early Access version, the feature is planned alongside hair salon venues as interactive buildings and enhanced makeup animation systems.
Current Status
As of the latest Early Access version, inZOI does not include:
Any beauty, salon, or stylist career paths
Functional hair salon buildings that Zois can visit
Barbershop or beauty parlor community lots
The ability for one Zoi to change another Zoi's appearance in-game
Appearance customization currently happens exclusively in the Character Creation Studio (CAS) or through the in-game mirror, where the player directly edits a Zoi's appearance. There is no mechanic where a Zoi "visits" another Zoi for a haircut, makeover, or styling session.
Existing Appearance Customization
inZOI already features one of the most detailed character customization systems in any life simulation game. The tools that currently exist provide a strong foundation for beauty-related gameplay:
Feature | Description |
|---|---|
Character Creation Studio | Full-body customization with granular control over facial features, body proportions, skin tone, freckles, moles, scars, and more. |
Hairstyles | Dozens of hairstyle options with customizable color and highlights. New hairstyles added in major updates. |
Makeup | Eyeshadow, eyeliner, lipstick, blush, and other cosmetics with adjustable colors and intensity. |
Clothing and accessories | Extensive wardrobe system with outfits for different occasions and weather conditions. |
AI-generated textures | On-device generative AI creates custom patterns for clothes and accessories from text prompts. |
Mirror editing | Zois can use a mirror at home to modify their appearance without returning to CAS. |
2026 Roadmap: Confirmed Plans
The 2026 roadmap includes several entries directly related to beauty and salon gameplay. These span multiple quarters:
Q1 2026: Beauty Careers and Gameplay
Beauty-related careers - new career paths that "use appearance customization" as a core mechanic. This implies that the existing CAS and makeup tools will be integrated into a playable career where Zois work on other Zois' appearances.
Hair salon venues - interactive building properties where Zois can visit for styling services. Hair salons are listed among the expanded interactive building types planned for the game.
Q2 2026: K-Pop and Performance Styling
K-pop idol styling - includes stage outfits and hairstyles, expanding the appearance customization system with entertainment-focused cosmetic options.
Superstar performance events - themed environments for K-pop performances that likely involve styled appearances.
Animation Improvements
Step-by-step makeup motions - the roadmap mentions adding detailed makeup application animations such as applying foundation and lipstick. This suggests that the beauty career will include visible grooming animations rather than instant appearance changes.