Bloom Atelier is the beauty salon in Starsand Town, operated by Serena. The salon specializes in hairstyle changes and facial feature adjustments, giving players the ability to redesign their character's appearance at any time during their playthrough. Bloom Atelier is one of two shops dedicated to character customization, complementing the clothing options available at Ethereal Styles.
Shop Details
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Owner | |
Location | North/northeast side of Starsand Town |
Hours | 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
Specialty | Hairstyles, facial features, appearance customization |
Items for Sale | None (service-based shop only) |
Bloom Atelier does not sell any items or blueprints. It is purely a service-based establishment. Players interact with one of the vanity stations (chairs) inside the shop to access the customization interface.
Services
Bloom Atelier offers the following appearance customization options:
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Hairstyles | A wide selection of hairstyle options including different lengths, textures, and styles. |
Hair Color | A full color slider allows players to choose any hair color, from natural shades to creative and vibrant tones. |
Facial Features | Adjustments to eyelashes, eyebrows, makeup, eyeliner, lipstick, face paint, and other facial details. Over 100 facial design options are available. |
Eye Design | Various iris designs and eye colors can be selected. |
Unlike the initial character creation screen, Bloom Atelier allows changes at any point during the game. Players are never locked into their initial appearance choices and can experiment with different looks as often as they like. To use the salon, press the interact button on one of Serena's vanity chairs.
Players can also change certain appearance options via the Makeup app and Wardrobe app on their in-game phone after unlocking those features through the Apprentice Rancher quest.
About Serena
Serena is one of the 15 romanceable characters in Starsand Island. She presents herself as polished, composed, and graceful on the outside, but getting to know her reveals a passionate designer with hidden creative ambitions. She is described as a design prodigy who often leaves sketches in unexpected places around town.
Serena and Stella Have Been
Serena and Stella have been best friends since kindergarten, when Serena was drawn to Stella's cheerful personality. When Stella pursued a career as a pop idol, Serena served as her stage director, personal stylist, and manager. After Stella retired from entertainment, both of them moved to Starsand Island approximately one year before the player arrives. Serena used her professional styling skills to open Bloom Atelier, while Stella opened Woof & Wow Pets nearby.
Serena grew up in a wealthy family with training in etiquette, piano, violin, painting, and sculpture. This privileged upbringing gave her a mature perspective from observing sophisticated social circles. She draws creative inspiration from nature and frequently visits the nearby woods. In the evenings, she often attends Stella's performances in the town square.
Her romance storyline revolves around confidence, creative ambition, and emotional vulnerability. As the player builds their relationship with Serena, they help her find the confidence to pursue her hidden design dreams. Her birthday is Month 2, Day 11.
Serena's Gift Preferences
Category | Items |
|---|---|
Loved | Diamond, Velvet, Starflare Core |
Liked | Blue Hydrangea, Light Blue Hydrangea, Moonflower, Blue Sleep Lily, Floral Sachet, Bronze Mask, Sugar Painting |
Disliked | Margarita |
Hated | Curio Bowl |
Serena appreciates gifts that reflect luxury, refinement, and beauty. Flowers, particularly blue-toned varieties, are a reliable choice for building friendship early on.
Related Quests
Bloom Atelier appears in the Explorer profession quest chain. At one point during the Explorer quests, the player obtains a pattern that must be delivered to Serena at the salon. She asks the player to test the pattern by sitting in one of her vanity stations.
The ability to change appearance through the Wardrobe and Makeup phone apps is unlocked by completing the "Become an Apprentice Rancher" quest. This quest involves speaking with Pastelle (the ranching mentor), building a Rabbit Hutch, acquiring Rabbits, collecting Rabbit Fluff, and delivering the Fluff to Lunelle at her boutique. Lunelle rewards the player with an outfit and permanently unlocks both customization apps.
Nearby Landmarks
Bloom Atelier is located in the north/northeast section of Starsand Town's commercial district. Gust's house (a crossover character from My Time at Portia) sits across the street to the northeast. Nia's home (a crossover character from My Time at Sandrock) is located next door. Serena's private bedroom is situated above the shop on the upper floor; players can visit it after reaching Heart Level 3 (370+ Affection Points) with Serena, where a treasure chest with a gift awaits.