How to get the Bold and the Braid hairstyle in FFXIV

In need of a fresh trim? You'll want to know how to get the FFXIV Bold and the Braid hairstyle added to your rotation of new looks. Added in patch 6.51, it's an iconic look that suits any race or gender. But knowing how to get it isn't always as straightforward as it ought to be.

Down below, we'll make a quick and concise effort to guide you through the process of unlocking the striking new hair. As a bonus, in case you haven't changed styles before, we'll go over how to apply a new cut to your character without shelling out for a Fantasia.

For even more FFXIV 6.51 guides, we're working hard to bring you details on how to get the Fall Guys minions, the new Statice's Wings and Giant Leaf Parasol fashion accessories, and how to start the FFXIV Fall Guys event. And if you're wondering what the Aloalo Manuscripts are for, we've got you covered.

How to get the Bold and the Braid hairstyle in Final Fantasy XIV

To unlock the new Bold and the Braid hairstyle in Final Fantasy XIV, you just need nine Aloalo Potsherds.

With those in hand, take them to the vendor around the entrance of the dungeon to exchange them for the Bold and the Braid hairstyle. Use the hairstyle from your inventory to unlock it permanently on your character.

From that point on, you'll be able to apply the hairstyle via the Aesthetician for a fixed Gil price. You can find the Aesthetician by ringing the stripped bell in any inn room. These can be placed in player-owned houses, too, so look to your own, a friend's, or your Free Company's space for one, too.

What does the Bold and the Braid hairstyle look like?

The 6.51 patch notes give a good idea of how the Bold and the Braid FFXIV hairstyle looks on both compatible heads and the slightly tweaked Viera. For the Hrothgar players out there, one person on Reddit has posted how it looks:

How to unlock Aloalo Island in FFXIV

Of course, to unlock the FFXIV 6.51 hairstyle, you first need to unlock Aloalo Island. This can be managed by speaking to Shallow Moor at the Old Sharlayan coordinates X:12.0 and Y:13.3.

You'll need to have completed A Satrap's Duty via the MSQ to see the quest, which will be called "Stranger in Paradise" – a likely nod to the spin-off Final Fantasy game Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.

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