30+ Must-Have Sims 4 Goth Hairstyles for the Ultimate Alternative Look

Hey Simmers,

I really love goth aesthetics in The Sims 4, especially when it comes to CAS. There’s something about dark clothing, dramatic makeup, piercings, tattoos, and a punk hairstyle that makes everything cool and edgy. Over the years, I’ve made several goth-inspired looks, including this edgy lookbook, which is my favorite.

I wanted to share some of the Goth hairstyles I have in my Mods folder for anyone who loves this aesthetic as much as I do. For this list, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Sims 4 goth hairstyles, including long flowing hair, messy cuts, spiky styles, mohawks, emo hair, vampire-inspired looks, and options for both masculine and feminine Sims.

You can use these hairstyles to create a full-on Goth Sim or simply add a darker, edgier touch to your next CAS makeover.

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Oh My Goth – Acantha Hairstyle

Download: Oh My Goth – Acantha Hairstyle

Oh My Goth – Acantha Hairstyle is a long, straight hairstyle with blunt micro bangs and sleek strands falling past the chest. It’s made with sharp, short bangs, which are perfect for creating a traditional Goth or vampire-inspired Sim.

This Sims 4 goth hairstyle comes in 24 EA swatches, with colors like black, brown, blonde, white, red, pink, blue, and green. You can use it on female Sims aged Teens to Elders. Note that it also works with hats.

April 2026 Hair Set Yay

Download: April 2026 Hair Set Yay

April 2026 Hair Set Yay is a Sims 4 goth hairstyle collection with six unique pieces. These are Lason, Dugo, Romantiko, Dumi, Unos, Lunes.

The hairstyles are available in different versions and swatches, giving you a wide range of options to suit your alternative Sim. If you want variety in your goth cc folder, I highly recommend you download this pack.

PLEASE NOTE: The creator has fixed the package files after accidentally merging Lason and Romantiko. If you downloaded the set before the fix, I recommend redownloading it to get the corrected files.

Edgy and Stylish Hairstyles

Download: Edgy and Stylish Hairstyles

Edgy and Stylish Hairstyles is a two-hair set with options for both male and female Goth Sims.

• Bad Boy is a dramatic mohawk with tall, sharp spikes, shaved sides, and long pointed strands
• Dark Nova is a sleek chin-length bob with heavy side-swept bangs covering one eye.

Both hairstyles come in 18 EA/Maxis Match colors. Neither works with hats, so keep this in mind when styling your Sim with headwear. Note that Bad Boy requires the Island Living Expansion Pack, while Dark Nova requires the free Holiday Celebration Pack.

I’d use Bad Boy for punk, cyber Goth, or rebellious Sims, while Dark Nova is perfect for a sleek, dark Goth aesthetic.

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Oh My Goth – Victoria Hairstyle

Download: Oh My Goth – Victoria Hairstyle

If you’re looking for an elegant Sims 4 Goth hairstyle, this Victoria Hairstyle is a beautiful choice. It’s a low braided bun with short pointed bangs and two long strands framing the face.

The hairstyle comes in 24 EA colors and works for female Sims from Teens to Elders. It’s also hat-compatible, so you can pair it with different headwear without replacing the hair. I recommend using this one for Victorian Goth, vampire, and dark romantic looks.

This set is compatible with the base game.

Oh My Goth – Estella Hairstyle Set

Download: Oh My Goth – Estella Hairstyle Set

The Estella Hairstyle is a wavy, chin-length bob inspired by Cruella, and it’s made with short blunt bangs and curled ends. The hairstyle comes with a classic black-and-white split ideal for Goth Sims, but you can create plenty of other color combinations using the included two-tone dye accessory.

You’ll find the Sims 4 goth hair in 24 EA swatches, while the separate two-tone dye accessory adds another 24 color options. You can use the hairstyle on Sims aged Teens to Elders.

Myah Hairstyle

Download: Myah Hairstyle

Myah Hairstyle is a short alternative hairstyle with blunt micro bangs, shaved sides, and longer strands at the back. The hair comes in a wide range of natural and colorful swatches, including black, blonde, brown, red, blue, pink, purple, and green. It also works with hats.

For the hair to display properly in-game, I recommend updating The Sims 4 to the latest patch, setting Sim Details to Very High, and turning Laptop Mode off.

Pentapuffs Hair

Download: Pentapuffs Hair

Pentapuffs Hair is a bold hairstyle comprising two textured puffs with face-framing braids at the front. The Sims 4 goth hairstyle comes in 24 EA swatches and you can use it on both masculine and feminine Sims aged Teens to Elders.

This hairstyle’s unusual shape makes it perfect for alternative, punk, and experimental Goth looks, especially if you want something different from the usual straight or spiky styles. This set is compatible with the base game.

Oh My Goth – Ozul Hairstyle

Download: Oh My Goth – Ozul Hairstyle

Oh My Goth – Ozul Hairstyle is a gothic pigtail hairstyle with two high ponytails, short blunt bangs, and long strands framing the face. The hair comes in 28 swatches, including solid shades and two-tone combinations in dark, bright, and pastel colors. You can use this Sims 4 goth hairstyle on female Sims from Teens to Elders.

The set is compatible with the base game.

Moon Boy is Back

Download: Moon Boy is Back

Moon Boy is Back is a short, messy hairstyle with choppy layers and long strands framing the face. It comes in two versions, a normal one and an emo option with longer side pieces.

You can choose from 24 EA colors, one Moonstone-inspired shade, and 40 Puppy Crow colors when you download the additional Hair package. The Sims 4 goth hairstyle works with hats, so you can easily pair it with different Goth outfits and accessories.

This set is compatible with the base game, meaning you won’t require additional EPs to use it.

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Hesperia Hairstyle

Download: Hesperia Hairstyle

Hesperia Hairstyle is a shoulder-length hairstyle with thick, voluminous curls and long curtain bangs sweeping across the forehead. The rounded ends create plenty of volume around the face, making it a great choice for Goth, grunge, and other alternative styles.

The Sims 4 goth hairstyle comes in a wide selection of natural and colorful swatches, including black, brown, blonde, white, red, blue, purple, and multicolored options. It also works with hats.

To enjoy the hair properly in-game, I recommend setting Sim Details to Very High, updating your game to the latest patch, and turning Laptop Mode off.

Oh My Goth – Edward Update

Download: Oh My Goth – Edward Update

If you’re looking for a messy Sims 4 Goth hairstyle for male Sims, this Edward Update is a great option. It’s a medium-length tousled style with plenty of volume at the top, and loose strands falling around the face for an intentionally unkempt look.

The hair comes in 24 colors, including black, brown, blonde, pink, purple, blue, red, and several lighter shades. It also works with hats, so you can pair it with different Goth accessories and headwear.

Seiya Hairstyle

Download: Seiya Hairstyle

Seiya Hairstyle is a long, layered hairstyle with wispy bangs, face-framing pieces, and flipped ends for a soft but edgy look. It’s available in 24 original Maxis Match swatches, six recolor options, and over 50 custom LILITH palette swatches. I recommend using this Sims 4 Goth hairstyle for pastel Goth and alternative Sims. It also comes with multiple recolor options for creating two-tone and contrasting styles.

Ophelie Hairstyle

Download: Ophelie Hairstyle

Ophelie Hairstyle is a medium-length messy haircut with choppy ends, short uneven bangs, and slightly longer strands around the face. The intentionally rough cut creates a DIY look, almost as if your Sim grabbed a pair of scissors and cut their own hair.

This Sims 4 goth hairstyle is available in 84 colors, including 35 unnatural shades, plus six special two-tone options. You can choose numerous combinations such as black with teal or black with purple for a darker look. With its messy shape and bold color options, this hair works well for Goth, punk, emo, and grunge Sims.

The set is compatible with the base game, removing the need to get EPs to use it.

Oh My Goth – Zavia Hair

Download: Oh My Goth – Zavia Hair

Oh My Goth – Zavia Hair is a short, rounded bob with thick blunt bangs sitting just above the eyes. The hairstyle comes in 61 swatches with single-color, highlighted, and two-tone options across both light and dark shades. I love that you can create different combinations such as black and white or stick with one solid color for a simpler look.

The bold color blocking and blunt cut work well for Goth, alternative, and edgy Sims.

Eddie Hairstyle

Download: Eddie Hairstyle

Eddie Hairstyle is a short pigtail hairstyle with blunt bangs and spiky ends pointing outward on both sides. The Sims 4 goth hairstyle comes with a separate recolor accessory, so you can add contrasting shades to the bangs and pigtails for a two-tone look.

You’ll find the hairstyle in 24 EA swatches, and it works for female Sims aged Teens to Elders. I recommend using the short pigtails and bold color combinations for punk, Goth, emo, and alternative Sims. This hairstyle is also hat-compatible.

Note that this hair has a low polycount, so it’s a more performance-friendly option for lower-end PCs and larger Sim households.

Ouija – Hairstyle Halloween 2024

Download: Ouija – Hairstyle Halloween 2024

Ouija – Hairstyle Halloween 2024 is a Goth-inspired half-up, half-down hairstyle with a high top bun, long straight lengths, and short blunt bangs. This is undoubtedly one of my favorite Sims 4 goth hairstyles because the shaved sides add an edgier finish, while the loose strands around the bun create a slightly messy look.

The hair comes in 37 swatches, including natural shades, unnatural colors, and options with contrasting color strands. It works well for Goth, vampire, witchy, alternative, and Halloween-inspired Sims.

The hairstyle is made for female Sims from Teens to Elders, works with hats, and is compatible with the base game. You should expect minor transparency issues with this hairstyle.

Mood Hair N65

Download: Mood Hair N65

Mood Hair N65 is a long, layered hairstyle with plenty of movement and face-framing pieces for an edgy, alternative look. It comes in two versions – one with short, wispy bangs and another with a middle part for a more open look around the face.

The hair is available in 63 swatches, including dark shades, lighter colors, and colorful accent options like pink for creating custom Goth looks. I’d use the hairstyle for Goth, emo, alternative, grunge, and Y2K-inspired Sims, especially when paired with piercings, tattoos, and dark makeup.

This Sims 4 Goth hair is compatible with the HQ mod, delivering clear images when taking screenshots in CAS.

Vampy Hair

Download: Vampy Hair

If you’re looking for a playful Sims 4 Goth hairstyle with plenty of personality, Vampy Hair is a cute option. This gorgeous hair comprises two small buns, blunt bangs, long face-framing pieces, and two braided pieces falling past the chest. The bows add an extra alternative touch, and you can use the hair on both masculine and feminine frames.

You’ll find the hair in 60 solid swatches and 51 strand swatches, so you can create everything from dark monochromatic looks to bright combinations with contrasting bows and strands. It works especially well for vampire, punk, emo, and colorful alternative Sims.

The hair is compatible with the base game and HQ mod. Note that the hat version may clip on masculine frames because it was modeled on a feminine frame.

Bathory Hair – Halloween Treat 1

Download: Bathory Hair – Halloween Treat 1

Bathory Hair is a long, straight hairstyle with sharp V-shaped bangs and a sleek silhouette reaching down the Sim’s back. The piece has dramatic length and a pointed fringe ideal for dark CAS aesthetics.

This Sims 4 goth hairstyle comes in 41 swatches, including 18 EA colors and 23 bonus shades. It also comes with an ombre overlay, which you can use to create striking gradients like the white-to-red combination shown above. You can locate the overlay under the face paint or left brow ring category.

The hairstyle is made for feminine Sims from teen to elder and works with hats. Head over to the creator’s page to access other Halloween treats.

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Dibella – A Vampire Style Hair

Download: Dibella – A Vampire Style Hair

Dibella – A Vampire Style Hair is a sleek, long hairstyle created for Sims with dark, gothic aesthetics. The hair falls straight past the shoulders with blunt bangs across the forehead and longer face-framing pieces on either side.

The punk shape makes it easy to pair with dramatic makeup, piercings, dark clothing, and other vampire-inspired CC. I’d use it on vampires, Goth Sims, occult characters, and alternative CAS looks.

Note that this hairstyle is an edit of the Vampire Pack hair, but the creator made it compatible with the base game, so you don’t need the pack to use it.

Oh My Goth – Aurora Hairstyle Halloween for Kids

Download: Oh My Goth – Aurora Hairstyle Halloween for Kids

Oh My Goth – Aurora Hairstyle Halloween for Kids is a long, wavy hairstyle with short, pointed Goth bangs and a flower crown across the top. The download comes with two creations: the Aurora Hair for Kids and the Aurora Crown Recolor for Kids.

The loose waves and unusual fringe make it a great option for creating vampire, witch, Goth, and other alternative child Sims. You’ll find 15 hair colors, plus 15 additional colors for the flower crown, so you can switch up the accessory to match different outfits and aesthetics. It works for both male and female children.

Note that this hairstyle is not compatible with hats.

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Mother Gothel’s Hair

Download: Mother Gothel’s Hair

If you’re looking for a long, voluminous curly hairstyle for your Goth Sims, Mother Gothel’s Hair is a beautiful option inspired by Mother Gothel from Tangled. The hair has thick, defined waves and curls with plenty of volume around the sides and back, along with a few loose curls framing the forehead.

The Sims 4 goth hairstyle comes in 40 colors, giving you plenty of options for creating dark Goth looks or softer fantasy-inspired Sims. The download is divided into two parts, so you can add the matching earring alongside the hairstyle. It works well for witches, vampires, villains, medieval characters, and other dramatic or mysterious Sims.

Oh My Goth – Drusilla Hairstyle

Download: Oh My Goth – Drusilla Hairstyle

Drusilla Hairstyle is a medium-length hairstyle with short, blunt bangs and curled ends framing the face. The slightly choppy shape works well for punk, grunge, vampire, and other alternative Sims.

This hair comes in 84 colors, including 35 unnatural shades, plus 12 special two-tone options created for the Oh My Goth collection. The two-tone swatches are perfect for adding contrasting streaks and bold color combinations to your Sim’s hair.

This Sims 4 Goth hairstyle is compatible with the base game.

Puriez Hair

Download: Puriez Hair

Puriez Hair is a bold mohawk hairstyle with tall, swept-up hair running down the center and closely shaved sides. The hair has two shaved lines on each side, adding extra detail to the cut and pushing the hairstyle further into a punk-inspired aesthetic.

You’ll find this hair in 35 swatches, ranging from vibrant single colors to contrasting color combinations. The bright shades make it a great choice for rocker, rebellious, and alternative Sims who need a more dramatic hairstyle in CAS.

Reaper Hairstyle

Download: Reaper Hairstyle

Reaper Hairstyle is a long mullet with short, choppy layers around the crown and longer straight strands falling past the shoulders. The hair has uneven bangs and spiky pieces at the top, adding a messy, rebellious touch to the overall look.

This hair comes in two lengths – a long and extra-long version – and there’s also an ombre add-on for further customization. You can choose from 85 colors, including 35 unnatural shades, making it easy to create anything from dark, muted looks to bold alternative color combinations.

Vashii Hairstyle

Download: Vashii Hairstyle

Vashii Hairstyle is a short, edgy mullet with a blunt bob shape around the top, straight bangs, and longer pointed layers at the back. The sharp contrast between the two lengths creates a bold alternative look with plenty of punk and Goth energy.

The hair comes in a wide selection of colors, including natural shades, vibrant colors, and multicolored options. I recommend using this hair with dark makeup, chokers, piercings, and alternative clothing.

Vashii Hairstyle also works with hats, so you can easily incorporate it into more CAS outfits.

Oh My Goth – Dark Queen Hairstyle

Download: Oh My Goth – Dark Queen Hairstyle

Oh My Goth – Dark Queen Hairstyle is an extra-long wavy hairstyle with dramatic volume and spiky strands around the crown. The hair falls well past the waist in thick waves, creating a striking silhouette suited to darker CAS looks.

This hairstyle comes in 25 swatches, including solid colors, two-toned combinations, ombre shades, and dark pastel options. The hairstyle is available for female and male Sims from teen to elder. This hair is compatible with the HQ mod, delivering clear CAS screenshots.

Spiky Hair

Download: Spiky hair

Spiky Hair is a short, edgy hairstyle with blunt bangs, two small tied sections, and dramatic spikes sticking out in multiple directions.

The hair comes in 62 swatches, including EA shades and custom colors. You’ll also get 20 additional swatches for the star overlay. You can get the star overlay under the Hats category. The hair works well with hats, adding to your styling options.

Note that the hairstyle is enabled for both feminine and masculine Sims, so it’s a versatile option for creating alternative CAS looks.

Lavenfur – Emo Hair

Download: Lavenfur – Emo Hair

Lavenfur – Emo Hair is a long, layered hairstyle inspired by classic emo haircuts. It’s made with a dramatic side-swept bang covering part of the face, and the choppy layers and long, tapered pieces create the perfect look for emo, Goth, punk, and alternative Sims.

You’ll find this hairstyle in 35 swatches, comprising 24 EA colors and 11 additional shades. It’s unisex, base game compatible, and works for both masculine and feminine Sims.

The hair is also hat-compatible. However, the creator notes the hat chops on the hair turned out crooked.

Raven Unisex Hairstyle

Download: Raven Unisex Hairstyle

Last on this list is the Raven Unisex Hairstyle, a shoulder-length wavy hair perfect for Goth, vampire, alternative, and dark romantic Sims. It has a middle part with loose strands framing the face, with the tousled waves creating a slightly messy look.

The hair comes in two versions, with subtle differences in the strands around the face. It’s a unisex hairstyle available for all frames and comes in 32 EA swatches plus several additional colors.

FAQ on Sims 4 Goth Hairstyle

What is Sims 4 Goth hair CC?

Sims 4 Goth hair CC is custom content created for players who want darker, alternative hairstyles in CAS. These hairstyles often draw inspiration from Goth, punk, emo, vampire, grunge, and other alternative aesthetics.

What types of Goth hairstyles can I download for The Sims 4?

You can download everything from long straight and wavy hairstyles to mullets, mohawks, spiky cuts, short bobs, dramatic updos, emo hair, and vampire-inspired styles.

Can male Sims use Goth hair CC?

Yes. Plenty of Goth hairstyles are created for masculine Sims, while others are unisex and work across different frames. Always check the creator’s description if you want a hairstyle for a specific frame.

Does Goth hair CC come in unnatural colors?

Many creators include extra shades alongside the standard EA colors. Depending on the download, you may get black, white, red, pink, purple, blue, green, two-tone, ombre, and other unconventional shades.

Can I use Goth hairstyles for other alternative aesthetics?

Absolutely. Many of these hairstyles also work beautifully for punk, emo, grunge, metal, vampire, occult, rock, and dark academia-inspired Sims.

Why does some Goth hair CC come with an overlay?

Hair overlays let you customize certain sections separately from the main hair color. Depending on the hairstyle, you may use an overlay to create ombre ends, colored streaks, contrasting sections, or other custom color combinations.

How do I install Sims 4 Goth hair CC?

Download the hairstyle, extract the file if it comes in a compressed folder, and place the .package file in your Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods folder. Make sure Custom Content and Mods are enabled in your game settings before restarting the game.

Conclusion

That’s it for my favorite Sims 4 Goth hairstyles.

I tried to include plenty of different styles, so you have options whether you prefer romantic Goth, punk, emo, vampire, grunge, or something much more dramatic. These endless options give you the allowance to style them with dark makeup, piercings, tattoos, and the right outfit.

I hope you found a few new hairstyles to add to your Mods folder. Have fun creating your next dark and stylish Sim!