There is endless custom content and mods available for The Sims 4, giving players more freedom when it comes to customizing the appearance of their Sims. One of the most popular style choices and aesthetics is none other than the alternative fashion umbrella, which involves the likes of goth, grunge, punk, and more.
There are numerous bright, bold, messy, and eye-catching hairstyles available to help breathe more individuality and life into your Sim’s style, so without a doubt: here are 10 of the best alternative fashion hairstyle CC/mods for The Sims 4.
OUIJA Hair
| Creator | Site | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
AurumMusik  | TheSimsResource | Download |
First up is AurumMusik’s Ouija Hair, which features a top knot with the other half of the hair worn loose down the Sim’s shoulders, with highlights of lighter shades appearing throughout. It’s the perfect look for any dark fashion Sim who likes to show off intricate makeup details or bold facepaints, and there are 37 different swatches available for this one to help to colour match to any outfit or shade of makeup.
Drusilla Hair
| Creator | Site | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| Shimydim | TheSimsResource | Helsoseira |
Shimydim’s Drusilla hair is next in line, giving you a stylish bob cut and bangs to utilize in all of your dark fashion looks. There are a variety of different colours available for this hair, each of which will change not only the main colour but also the colour of the highlights shown on the side. In particular, this hairstyle is a classic that works well for any gothic Sim, fitting well into a monochrome aestheti
Puriez Hair
Mazero5 has created a gothic/punk-inspired mohawk hairstyle that is perfect for any Sim looking to represent that edgy, alternative look. Your Sim will be turning heads wherever they go with this dual-toned style, complete with a series of different colour swatches to choose from. Furthermore, this mohawk is also perfect for not just one but almost any alternative fashion category, from Punk to Goth, to Cyberpunk/Futuristic – so you can likely find multiple instances to utilize it on your Sims.
Ozul Hairstyle
| Creator | Site | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| AurumMusik | TheSimsResource | Download |
The Ozul hairstyle crafted by AurumMusik is the perfect addition to any alternative fashion enthusiast’s collection. This one features the hair tied up, worn in two buns/ponytails with messy strands hanging out, long loose straight strands of hair framing the Sim’s face, and short straight-cut bangs across their forehead. There are also 28 swatches to choose from, and the option to choose from solid or double-coloured variants of this hairstyle.
Night Caller Hair
The Night Caller hair is not just a unique style that you can pair with any masculine Sim. It also works brilliantly in alternative fashion setups, with that messy, sweptback look – styled to partially fall over the face and featuring small coloured highlights. In the sample, both examples in white with black highlights and black with white highlights can be seen, making a perfect show of how this could work with a monochrome, studded outfit and edgy accessories.
Lorvin Hair
Lorvin Hair by Mazero5 is another great option that players can use to build masculine Sims with alternative aesthetics. Featuring stylish shaved sides with lines through them and a long sweep of hair on top, players can craft their colour combination of choice thanks to the bright highlights throughout. Worn with a few piercings, ripped clothing, or some punkish combat boots, this hairstyle can really complete that whole look effectively.
Ophelie Hair
Shimydim’s Ophelie Hair is the perfect example of a classic ‘gothic’ standard – the dark, choppy, slightly unkempt bob cut. For that extra edge, there are even little coloured highlights that players can customize to their liking before equipping the perfect combination of dark and spooky makeup, edgy earrings and accessories, and fashionable dark outfits.
Messy Medium Hair
| Creator | Site | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy-Sims | TheSimsResource | Download |
The Messy Medium Hair by Daisy-Sims is another great example of a hairstyle that suits the edgy, alternative fashion aesthetic, and can be utilized well with both masculine and feminine Sims. This look features long messy strands of hair to frame the face, and longer ends at the back of their head, presenting something similar to that of a wolf cut. Like many others on this list, players can also choose between solid, more natural colours, or brightening things up with crazy combos or neon ends.
Black & Pink Long Hair
| Creator | Site | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| IzzieMcFire | TheSimsResource | Download |
IzzieMcFire’s Black and Pink Long hair item is a simple yet classic addition, featuring long straight pastel pink hair with mismatched dyed black strips. This is pretty much the perfect hairstyle for any pastel goth outfit or edgy creation with softer clothing choices. No matter what kind of alternative fashion your Sim is going for, this hair is certainly a great way to brighten up their fit!
Stevie Hair
Stevie’s Hair by OranosTR is a highly versatile alternative fashion hairstyle that makes a perfect, almost must-have addition to the collection of players. From natural brunettes and blondes to eye-blinding neon pinks and blues, this messy hairstyle can do it all – making it perfect for almost any sub-style under the alternative fashion umbrella. Considering there also tend to be more limited options for alternative fashion hairstyles that suit masculine sims compared to more feminine styles, this is a brilliant download to grab.
