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Beauty and Salon Careers
March 6, 2026 at 07:55 PM
Initial version
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.
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.
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. |
The 2026 roadmap includes several entries directly related to beauty and salon gameplay. These span multiple quarters:
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.
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.
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.
Based on how existing careers and businesses function in inZOI, beauty careers could follow one of two models:
Similar to the Firefighter or Idol career, a beauty career could be an active (on-site) job at a salon venue. Your Zoi would commute to the salon, receive clients, and perform styling tasks during work hours. Promotion through the ranks (e.g., apprentice, stylist, senior stylist, salon manager) would depend on skill levels and task completion.
Following the v0.5.0 business system, players might be able to own and operate a hair salon as a commercial property. This would involve hiring stylists, setting prices, managing customer flow, and designing the salon interior. The existing business framework for cafes, bakeries, restaurants, and bars could be extended to include salon-type presets.
Both models could coexist, offering the choice between working as an employee at an existing salon or starting your own salon business.
No "Beauty" or "Styling" skill has been announced, but the roadmap's reference to "appearance customization" mechanics suggests that a new skill may be introduced alongside the career. Alternatively, existing skills could be adapted:
Charm - already connected to social and romantic interactions. A beauty career could use Charm as a secondary skill for client relationships.
Art - creative skills like Art could influence the quality of makeup application or hair styling.
New dedicated skill - a purpose-built Styling or Cosmetology skill that levels through performing beauty treatments, the most likely approach given how other careers have their own associated skills.
Beauty and salon gameplay has been one of the more popular community requests since inZOI's Early Access launch. Players on the official forums, Steam discussions, and Reddit have expressed interest in:
Operating hair salons as a playable business
Visiting NPC salons for in-game haircuts and makeovers
A dedicated beauty skill tree with progression and unlocks
Collaborative styling where one Zoi can change another Zoi's appearance
Integration with the existing AI texture generation for custom hair colors and patterns
The inclusion of beauty careers on the Q1 2026 roadmap indicates that the developers are prioritizing this feature. However, as with all roadmap items, the final implementation details and exact release timing may change during development.
