A rugged beard or a clean shave can change Arthur Morgan’s look-and his reputation. Here’s how to manage every trim, barber chair option, and hair growth stage across the frontier in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Shaving your beard is easier – the gang hideout has a special “booth” for this. You can find it near Arthur’s bed. Shaving in the camp is free.
The game allows you to change the style of your beard and to adjust its length (the slide at the bottom of the screen).
You can’t cut your hair in the camp – this can be done only at a barber. Barber saloons can be found in the towns. One of them is in Valentine – you reach this town at the beginning of the second chapter. The barber can be found at the back of the saloon.
Barbers offer much more options. Besides cutting hair, you can also change your hairstyle and shave your beard. All services require payment – they can cost from a few to more than $10. Depending on your preferences you can decide to, i.e. only cut the ends a little bit or shave your entire head.
Additional note – Cutting your hair or beard too much blocks you from certain hairstyles or beards. Wait for your hair to grow back and then visit a barber.
Drink Hair Tonic if you want Arthur to grow his hair back faster – this item can be bought at a general store (for about $4) or found in the game’s world (i.e. in a drawer or on a corpse).
Best barber styles for Arthur Morgan
Arthur Morgan’s best barber styles in Red Dead Redemption 2 emphasize his rugged outlaw look while allowing customization at any barber shop. Popular community picks balance length, fade, and facial hair for authenticity and appeal.
Top Styles
Community favorites from Reddit and YouTube guides include these highly rated combos:
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Lvl 1-4 Swept Back Fade with Lvl 2 Default Beard: Gives a gentleman-outlaw vibe.
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Left Part Fade #2 or #7 with Pomade and 2/3 Beard or Handlebar Mustache: Sleek and versatile, suits missions like the boat party.
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Middle Part Fade #3 with Full Natural Mustache and Stubble: Natural, windswept appeal.
Pro Tips
Apply pomade at the barber for slicked-back shine on longer styles like Length 7 Left Part. Pair with mid-length beards (Lvl 2-3) to avoid overgrowth; regrow via Hair Tonic if shaved too short. Longer options like Max Length Middle Parted shine hatless for a “Prince Charming” effect.
Best facial hair combos for Arthur Morgan
Arthur Morgan’s best facial hair combos in Red Dead Redemption 2 enhance his rugged outlaw persona, often paired with matching hair fades or natural growths from barber menus. Community favorites focus on balanced levels that avoid overgrowth while suiting his face shape.
Top Combos
Reddit and YouTube creators highlight these standout facial hair styles:
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Lvl 2 Default Beard: Pairs perfectly with swept back fades for a gentleman-outlaw look.
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2/3 Beard or Handlebar Mustache: Ideal with left part fades #2 or #7, adds polish for missions.
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Full Natural Mustache and Stubble: Complements middle part fade #3 for windswept authenticity.
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Lvl 7 Max Beard: Bold choice for “Outlaw” or “Brawler” vibes, slicked with pomade.
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Lvl 3 Mustache and Chin Goatee: Custom rugged style, evoking canon toughness.
Maintenance Tips
Visit barbers in Valentine, Saint Denis, or Blackwater to select and trim; use sliders for precise lengths. Apply Hair Tonic from stores to accelerate regrowth if experimenting with shorter cuts. Longer beards like The Woodsmen ($7.50) or The Mutton ($16) shine in late-game for a grizzled appeal.
