Bitmoji avatars have become a fun and popular way to express your personal style on social media and messaging apps. One of the most customizable features is your Bitmoji’s hair. You can choose from a wide array of colors from natural black and brown to vivid rainbow hues.
If you feel like changing up your Bitmoji’s current hair color, the process is quick and easy. In this step-by-step guide, we will cover everything you need to know about changing your Bitmoji’s hair color on both mobile and desktop.
Overview of Changing Bitmoji Hair Color
Here is a brief overview of the process before we dive into the details:
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Open the Bitmoji app or BitmojiforGmail on desktop
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Navigate to the “Edit Avatar” section
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Select the “Style” tab
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Choose the “Hair Style” category
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Pick a new hair color from the wide range of options
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The color will automatically be updated on your avatar
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Save the changes to apply across linked services like Snapchat
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The new hair color will now appear in Bitmoji stickers and images
Step 1: Open Bitmoji App or BitmojiforGmail
The first step is to access your Bitmoji. There are two ways to do this:
Mobile:
- Open the Bitmoji app on your iOS or Android device. Sign into your account.
Desktop:
- Go to the BitmojiforGmail extension if you have Bitmoji linked to your Google account.
Both options will allow you to customize your avatar. The mobile app offers more hair choices while the desktop version has a more limited selection.
Step 2: Tap “Edit Avatar”
Once you have the Bitmoji app or extension open, you will see your current Bitmoji avatar on the screen.
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In the mobile app, tap the three dot menu in the upper right corner.
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In the desktop version, select “Change Outfit” next to your avatar.
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Both will bring up the “Edit Avatar” screen where you can make changes.
Step 3: Select the “Style” Tab
The Edit Avatar screen has multiple tabs along the top for the various customizable sections of your Bitmoji. Tap or click on the “Style” tab.
On mobile, this tab has additional categories like hair, top, bottom, etc. The desktop version just shows clothing items.
Step 4: Choose “Hair Style”
For changing hair color specifically, we want to select the hair style category:
Mobile:
- This will already be selected by default in the Bitmoji app under the Style tab.
Desktop:
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Click on the drop down menu next to “Body” to view categories.
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Choose “Hair Style” from the list.
Now you will see all of the different hair colors and patterns you can select.
Step 5: Pick a New Hair Color
Browse through the various hair color options and tap or click on the new color you want for your Bitmoji. Here are some tips for choosing a color:
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Scroll down to see all available hair color choices.
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Tap the same color again to cycle through shade variations.
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Favorites will have a star icon that you can select to find them faster.
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Use the search bar to find specific hair color terms like “pink” or “ombre.”
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Tap the color wheel symbol to customize your own color.
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View the category “Natural Colors” for more subtle hair shades.
Once you’ve selected a new hair color, it will automatically update on your Bitmoji avatar.
Step 6: Save Your New Bitmoji Style
After selecting a hair color, make sure to officially save your changes:
Mobile App:
- Tap the check mark button at the top right to save new style.
Desktop Extension:
- Click “Save” at the bottom of the window.
This will make sure your new hair color is applied across any app or service connected to your Bitmoji account.
Step 7: View Updated Bitmoji Avatar
You can now exit the Edit Avatar section and view your Bitmoji with the newly changed hair color. The new hair will be reflected:
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In the main Bitmoji app avatar screen.
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When using Bitmoji stickers in Snapchat, Messenger, etc.
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On your Bitmoji profile card in Gmail or other services.
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In any Bitmoji images like party flyers or friend portraits.
Feel free to switch up your hair color as often as you want until you find your favorite virtual hairstyles!
Tips for Changing Bitmoji Hair Color
Keep these additional tips in mind when adjusting your Bitmoji’s hair color:
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Your customized avatar is synced across linked apps and accounts, so changes apply everywhere.
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To revert back, just repeat steps and choose your old hair color.
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You can also change hair style and choose a new color in the same session.
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On mobile, tap “+” to save hair color as a favorite for quick access.
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Bitmoji will periodically add new hair color choices and patterns.
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The web version has fewer hair options than the mobile app.
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Your Bitmoji will wear the selected hair color in images and sticker packs.
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Deleting and reinstalling the app will reset your avatar to default settings.
Changing Bitmoji Hair Color on Snapchat
Snapchat was one of the first platforms where Bitmoji integration became popular. If you mainly use your Bitmoji avatar on Snapchat, here is how to change its hair color:
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Open Snapchat and go into your profile.
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Tap the settings gear icon to access your Bitmoji options.
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Choose “Edit Avatar” which will launch the Bitmoji app.
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Follow steps above to pick a new hair color.
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Return to Snapchat to see the updated hair on your avatar and stickers.
Changing your hair color in the Bitmoji app will automatically adjust the avatar seen in your Snapchat account since they are synced together.
Using Multiple Bitmojis With Different Hair Colors
If you like switching up your look, you can actually create multiple customized Bitmojis and quickly swap between them:
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Tap the profile icon in the Bitmoji app.
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Select the option to “Create Another Avatar.”
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Customize a whole new avatar with a different hair color.
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Give each avatar a unique name to distinguish them.
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Swipe left or right on your main avatar to change which one is active.
This allows you to maintain different Bitmojis with various hair colors, outfits, and styles.
Exchanging Bitmojis With Friends
Another fun way to use Bitmoji is to have avatars created for your friends and swap them. To do this:
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Tap “Friendmoji” from the menu tab in the mobile app.
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Search for your friend’s name or email address.
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Customize a mini Bitmoji avatar for your friend.
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Select hair color and style based on what you think fits them.
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Send your friend their custom avatar to use as a sticker.
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They can make one for you too!
Having personalized Bitmojis of each other makes messaging more fun and creative. The hair color you choose helps reflect their style.
Over to You!
With this easy guide, you should now feel comfortable changing your Bitmoji avatar’s hair color whenever you feel like a new look.
Take some time to explore all of the fun color options and see which most closely matches your own personal style.
Plus, swapping customized Bitmojis with friends and family is a great way to share your colorful creative talents. Enjoy making your Bitmoji stand out!