Body hair gives you another way to customize your Sims and make them feel more unique. Whether you’re creating a clean-shaven Sim or one with a hairy back and chest, The Sims 4 offers plenty of options to match the look you’re going for.
In this guide, we’ll cover the different types of body hair available, how to shave it, and how body hair growth works.
What Types of Body Hair Are Available in The Sims 4?
There are four body hair categories available:
- Arm hair
- Torso hair
- Leg hair
- Back hair
If you decide your Sim’s new look isn’t for them, you can always have them shave.
How to Shave Body Hair in The Sims 4
To shave body hair, send your Sim to the bathroom and click on a shower or a mirror. From there, choose the type of body hair you want them to shave.
The game will play a shaving animation, and you’ll have two options. You can either shave completely or trim the hair to your preferred length.
How to Enable Body Hair Growth
If you own High School Years, you can also enable body hair growth.
Once enabled, your Sim’s body hair and facial hair will gradually grow over time, meaning they’ll eventually need another shave if you want to keep their current look.
While the body hair customization options are included in the base game, the body hair growth feature is exclusive to High School Years.
Conclusion
The body hair update gives you more ways to customize your Sims, whether you want a clean-shaven look or a hairier appearance.
Everyone can use the body hair customization options in the base game, but if you own High School Years, you can also enable natural body hair growth for an extra layer of realism.
Are you planning to let your Sims grow their body hair, or do you prefer to keep them clean-shaven? Let me know in the comments below.
Editor’s Note: This guide was updated in August 2026.