Makeover guide

One of the more interesting features of RuneScape is the ability to give your character a makeover. If you decide that you would rather like a new set of clothes, a different haircut or a better tan, the good people of RuneScape are here to help.

If, on the other hand, you'd prefer to do it yourself, you could try building a house. Some of the items that you can construct in your Bedroom enable you to change your appearance.


The Hairdresser lives in Falador and can be found by keeping an eye out for his spinning, candy-striped barber's pole. For two thousand coins he will gladly remodel your hair into the latest fashion, as well as providing a free colour treatment. Of course, his skills are not limited to cutting the hairs on top of your head: he is fully trained in the art of beard trimming.

Changing your hair or beard
Note that men have a second option on the interface which will change the options to beard-trimming and dying. To change your hair or beard, select both the design and the colour you like and click the thumbs-up icon. All haircuts are free, and men - whose hairstyles are simpler - can also have their facial hair redesigned with every haircut. If you change your mind and decide that you are actually quite pleased with your hair or beard, simply click the X in the top right corner.


Thessalia is a long-standing resident of Varrock, with a history of supplying clothes to some of the city's finest citizens. Rather than simply covering your clothes with armour and robes to disguise your fashion mistakes of the past, you may prefer to have Thessalia remodel your wardrobe. For a 1000 coin fee she will work on your upper body and your legs.

Changing your wardrobe
To change your clothes - either for your upper body or your legs - select both the design and the colour you like and click the thumbs-up icon. Your changes will cost 1000 coins. Note that your upper body may have both the body and arms redesigned. If you change your mind and decide that you are actually quite pleased with your clothes as they are, simply click the X in the top right corner.


One of the strangest characters you might encounter, and without peer in RuneScape, the Makeover Mage is the only man - or woman - capable of changing either your gender or your skin colour. If you ever feel the urge to experience the other side of the gender divide, or to change your suntan, then the Makeover Mage's excellent all-in-one service is certainly for you. For the sum of 3,000 coins you can engage his/her talents and emerge from his/her house as a completely new person.

Changing yourself
To change your gender click on one of the two portraits; by default this is set to your current gender. To change your skin colour select the colour you like from the bar in the middle of the window. Make sure you have chosen both your gender and your skintone before clicking 'Confirm': the Makeover Mage is friendly, but not noted for giving out refunds. Changing either or both of these will cost 3,000 coins. If you change your mind and decide that you are actually quite pleased with your body as it is, simply click the X in the top right corner.


The photo booth is located right near the Makeover Mage's house. Through the power of its magic you'll be able to take a snapshot of how you look - whatever you're wearing/wielding and how you look at the time - and display that snapshot next to any posts you make on the forums. For more information on the photo booth, its location and how to use it, read the Controls - Photo Booth article.


Yrsa's clothes shop in the far northern settlement of Rellekka also sells boots in a delightful variety of colours. For 500 coins Yrsa will craft you a new pair of shoes in the colour of your choice.

Note, however, that Yrsa's shoemaking talents are open only to those who have completed the Fremennik Trials quest. As this quest is for members, and in a members' area, only members will be able to have their shoes redesigned.

Changing your footwear
To change your shoes select the colour you like and click 'Confirm'. Changing the colour of your shoes will cost 500 coins. If you change your mind and decide that you are actually quite pleased with your shoes as they are, simply click the X in the top right corner.


In the dwarven city of Keldagrim, deep beneath the mountains that the trolls call home, Reinald smiths the finest silver and gold armguards available in RuneScape. For 500 coins Reinald will craft you a new pair of armguards in the the design of your choice, in either silver or gold.

Note that you must have at least started The Giant Dwarf to gain access to Reinald's services.

Changing your armguards
To change your armguards select the design and material you like and click the thumbs-up icon. Changing your armguards will cost 500 coins. If you change your mind and decide that you are actually quite pleased with your armguards as they are, simply click the X in the top right corner.

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