Beastfolk Barber is an adorable hairdressing sim that offers up more than just shop talk
Beastfolk Barber is a cozy hairdressing simulation game set in Starfish City, where players manage a salon catering to a fantasy world’s beastfolk population. Players control Freddie, a salon owner who rebrands her business to serve the city’s increasingly beastfolk clientele after they come to outnumber human residents.
The gameplay combines hairdressing mechanics with strong social and narrative elements. Rather than focusing purely on salon management, the game emphasizes customer interactions and dialogue, promising “juicy gossip” and meaningful conversations that develop relationships with clients. This approach makes the experience accessible to players who might not consider themselves creative or naturally gifted at small talk.
To compete with better-funded competitors that have more employees and resources, Freddie acquires a magical mirror that serves as a gameplay advantage, setting up an underdog story where personality and customer relationships become keys to success. PC Gamer’s coverage suggests the game delivers both on its hairdressing simulation premise and on character-driven storytelling, making it appealing beyond its cute aesthetic.