Unlocking the Aesthetician in FFXIV: Your Complete Guide to Customizing Style and More

Unlocking Your Inner Style Icon: A Guide to the Aesthetician in FFXIV and Beyond

Do you ever look at your Warrior of Light in Final Fantasy XIV and think, “I need a ‘glow-up’?” Maybe your Dark Knight needs a cheerier hairstyle? Or your White Mage dreams of pink hair? Eorzea has the Aesthetician for you! This guide explains how to access this service and explore style features in FFXIV.

The Quest for Perfect Hair: Unlocking the Aesthetician

You wish your Warrior of Light had a fresh look. Great choice! Unlocking the Aesthetician is the first step to achieving peak Eorzean style. This journey isn’t difficult. You won’t need to slay a primal or complete a raid. Just complete a simple quest with humor.

The quest is “Beauty Is Only Scalp Deep.” Yes, you heard that right. Square Enix has a unique way with words. This quest is your gateway to hair transformations and freedom.

To start the quest, find S’dhodjbi. She’s a Miqo’te, known for their style. You can find her in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks. Specifically, she’s inside the Drowning Wench. It’s a tavern, not a real drowning risk.

Her coordinates are X: 11.1, Y: 11.0. If you’re lost in Eorzea, go to the Drowning Wench and ask for S’dhodjbi. She’s not hiding. She often judges people’s hairstyle choices near the bar. If you meet the quest requirements, you’ll get “Beauty Is Only Scalp Deep”.

Complete this quest, and you’ve unlocked the Aesthetician! Now you can change your hairstyle and hair color anytime you want, for a small gil fee. Eorzea’s stylish options come at a price.

Accessorize to Impress: Diving into Facewear

Your hair looks fantastic! Now, let’s discuss Eorzean fashion: facewear. Who doesn’t enjoy stylish glasses, even in fantasy?

Unlocking the World of Facewear

Facewear is a new addition to FFXIV’s glamour options. It allows glasses, spectacles, and sunglasses as accessories. You can wear eyewear without losing hat slots. Revolutionary!

Getting facewear is easy. You don’t even need a quest! Just acquire your first facewear item. Once you have a pair of glasses in your inventory, the facewear option appears in your character menu. It’s like the game acknowledges your stylish choice.

Where to Find Facewear Treasures

How do you get that first piece of facewear? Various vendors across Eorzea sell stylish eyewear. For 3,000 gil, you can purchase basic glasses from:

• Bango Zango in Lominsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:9.9, Y:11.4)
• Maisenta in New Gridania (X:11.5, Y:11.2)
• Roarich in Ul’dah – Steps of Nald (X:10.6, Y:9.5)

The vendors sell the same basic facewear items, so choose the city that suits you best. A small investment leads to a significant style upgrade.

Converting Existing Eyewear into Facewear

If you’re a long-time player, you may already own glasses or spectacles from your adventures. Good news! You can convert these old items into facewear.

Visit a Calamity Salvager found in each main city. Talk to them, and they will convert your eligible eyewear into the new facewear category. Dust off those old glasses and wear them with pride as facewear.

Glasses Eligible for the Facewear Revolution

Wondering which glasses can become facewear? As a rule of thumb, if it appears in the Fashion Accessories menu, it can likely be converted. This includes various glasses and sunglasses. Experiment and see what treasures await you!

High-End Facewear at the Gold Saucer

If you crave high-end facewear and have MGP to spend, visit the Manderville Gold Saucer for extravagant options. These aren’t your typical 3,000 gil spectacles. These pieces scream style and elegance.

Check out these glamorous glasses available at the Gold Saucer along with their MGP prices:

• Thick-rimmed Glasses: 30,000 MGP
• Contemporary Pince-nez: 40,000 MGP
• Rimless Glasses: 70,000 MGP
• Minstrel’s Spectacles: 90,000 MGP
• Oval Spectacles: 100,000 MGP

While these prices may seem high, think about the prestige! Imagine walking around Eorzea in Minstrel’s Spectacles, giving off an elegant aura. Plus, it’s a good way to spend MGP earned from races and matches.

Fantasia: The Ultimate Makeover Potion

A new hairstyle and snazzy glasses aren’t always enough. Sometimes you need a complete transformation. Enter the Phial of Fantasia, known as Fantasia. This magical potion lets you fully re-edit your character’s appearance—race, gender, height, and more.

The Elusive Free Fantasia: Myth or Reality?

The big question for adventurers: can you get Fantasia for free? Yes, it’s true! Square Enix offers free Fantasia to loyal players sometimes, as a reward for playing FFXIV.

You can find several ways to obtain free Fantasia:

• Main Scenario Quest Reward (A Realm Reborn): New players get guaranteed free Fantasia after completing the A Realm Reborn main scenario. Completing “The Ultimate Weapon” quest grants you Fantasia as a reward. It’s a long quest but worth it.
• “Bottled Fantasy” Quest (Patch 7.0 onwards): Since Patch 7.0, players can access a free Fantasia by completing “The Scions of the Seventh Dawn” level 17 quest. Speak to the Medicine Merchant in Ul’dah for this quick and easy opportunity.
• Veteran Rewards: Subscribing to FFXIV for 30 days used to provide a Fantasia through Veteran Rewards. This system is outdated now, but it offers “free” Fantasia tied to paid subscriptions.
• Dawntrail Expansion: Excitement grows as players expect to receive a free Fantasia with the upcoming Dawntrail expansion! More details will emerge soon.
• Patch 7.1 Moogle Treasure Trove: Also in Patch 7.1, players can obtain free Fantasia by visiting the Wandering Moogle in Old Gridania (X:10.7 Y:6.4). A brief chat earns you a Phial of Fantasia instantly!

Watch for announcements; Square Enix sometimes surprises players with extra free Fantasia giveaways. They appreciate our commitment to looking fabulous!

Claiming Your Precious Free Fantasia

Claiming free Fantasia is generally easy. For the “Bottled Fantasy” quest, just complete it as described above. After finishing “The Scions of the Seventh Dawn,” speak to the Medicine Merchant in Ul’dah to get your Fantasia.

For Patch 7.1’s Moogle Treasure Trove Fantasia, talk with the Wandering Moogle in Old Gridania. He’s generous with his transformation potions.

For main quest rewards, the Fantasia will automatically…

Be added to your inventory upon quest completion. No extra steps required. Just pure character customization bliss.

Unleashing the Power of Fantasia: How to Use It

Once you possess a Phial of Fantasia, the ability to reshape your character’s face is powerful. But how do you use this magical concoction?

Follow these steps to embark on your Fantasia transformation:

1. Use the Fantasia Item: Open inventory and find Phial of Fantasia. Right-click or use your controller button. Select “Use.” Your character gulps the potion. It’s magic, not a smoothie.
2. Unequip Your Gear (Except Weapon): This is crucial! Before logging out, remove all armor and accessories. Keep your main weapon. This ensures the customization screen loads correctly. Eorzean magic is finicky.
3. Log Out: Completely log out of the game. Do not just switch characters. You must return to the character selection screen.
4. Re-enter the Game and Customize: Log back into FFXIV. Select the character you used the Fantasia on. Instead of entering the game world, you’ll see the character creation/editing screen. Change your race, gender, face, hair, everything!
5. Confirm and Re-enter Eorzea: Once satisfied with your new look, confirm changes. Your character is reborn, aesthetically speaking. Log back into the game and admire your stunning transformation.

Remember, Fantasia is a one-time use item. Once used, a Phial is gone. Make sure of your desired changes before confirming. Unless you have another Fantasia stashed for emergencies.

How Many Free Fantasias Can You Amass?

While Square Enix gives free Fantasia occasionally, they are not plentiful. Realistically, expect to receive a few free Fantasias during your FFXIV journey, primarily through main scenarios and special events.

The “Veteran Reward” Fantasia for subscribing is a one-time bonus. The Patch 7.0 “Bottled Fantasy” and Moogle Treasure Trove Fantasias are likely one-time gifts.

Do not expect to accumulate dozens of free Fantasias. If you recreate characters often, you will need to purchase Fantasia at Mog Station. Think of it as an investment in your Eorzean identity.

The Patch 7.1 Fantasia: A Gift from a Moogle

The ease of obtaining Patch 7.1 Fantasia is delightful. No quests or dungeons required. Just chat with a Wandering Moogle in Old Gridania. It’s suspiciously simple. Perhaps Moogles feel generous, wanting stylish adventurers in Eorzea.

Take advantage of this easy Fantasia acquisition method while it lasts. Head to Old Gridania, find the Wandering Moogle at (X:10.7 Y:6.4), and claim your free potion. Your fashionista will thank you.

Beyond Aesthetics: Exploring Other Unlockables in FFXIV

FFXIV is full of unlockable content. From races and tribes to dungeons and features, there’s always something new to discover. Let’s explore other unlockables beyond hairstyles and character appearance.

Unlocking the Viera and Hrothgar Races: Embrace the Exotic

Want to play as a Viera or Hrothgar? These races were introduced with the Shadowbringers expansion. However, unlocking them isn’t as simple as finding a quest. It requires expansion ownership.

To play as Viera or Hrothgar, you must own a digital copy of Shadowbringers or a later expansion like Endwalker or the Complete Edition. Simply owning the base game isn’t enough. Square Enix requires investment in the latest adventures for these races.

The easiest way to unlock Viera and Hrothgar is through the “FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Complete Edition.” This includes A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and Endwalker. It grants access to all current content, including these races.

Delving into Deep Dungeons: Unlocking Orthos

Deep Dungeons are challenging experiences in FFXIV. Orthos is such a Dungeon, offering gameplay different from standard dungeons and raids. Unlocking Orthos involves completing specific prerequisites.

The exact unlock quest for Orthos is not included in the content brief provided. Deep Dungeon unlocks generally require completing a preceding Deep Dungeon and progressing through the main story. Consult a detailed guide for specific quests and NPC requirements.

Befriending the Pixies: Unlocking the Pixie Beast Tribe

Beast Tribes provide daily quests and rewards based on specific factions in Eorzea. The Pixies are one such Tribe, whimsical in nature and known for pixie-dust shenanigans. Unlocking the Pixie Beast Tribe requires entering Shadowbringers content.

To unlock the Pixies, finish the Il Mheg segment of the Shadowbringers main story scenario, culminating in “The Wheel Turns.” After completing this questline, go to Crystarium. There, find a Pink Pixie near the Pendants offering “Manic Pixie Dream Realm.” Accept this quest to unlock the Pixie Beast Tribe.

Ultimate Challenges: Unlocking UWU (The Weapon’s Refrain (Ultimate))

For hardcore raiders seeking ultimate skill tests, Ultimate raids are challenging in FFXIV. The Weapon’s Refrain (Ultimate) is one such raid, reimagining iconic encounters from Final Fantasy VII. Unlocking UWU demands significant raiding prowess.

For UWU unlocking, first conquer Sigmascape V4.0 Savage. This challenging raid fight from Stormblood needs an item level of 350 or higher. Once victorious over Sigmascape V4.0 Savage, speak to Wandering Minstrel in Kugane for the quest to unlock Weapon’s Refrain (Ultimate).

Gambling and Glamour: Unlocking the Gold Saucer

The Manderville Gold Saucer is Eorzea’s entertainment hub, offering minigames, Chocobo racing, Triple Triad, and stylish rewards like facewear options discussed earlier. Unlocking Gold Saucer is vital for any adventure seeking fun and fashion.

The Gold Saucer unlock process is straightforward. It involves completing main scenario progression and a side quest.

1. Complete the Initial Travel Quest: Progress far enough in the main scenario to unlock travel outside your starting city via one of the Envoy quests based on your city: “The Gridanian Envoy,” “The Ul’dahn Envoy,” or “The Lominsan Envoy.”
2. Find the Well-Heeled Youth: After unlocking city travel, go to Ul’dah – Steps of Nald. Locate Well-Heeled Youth NPC at coordinates (X:9.6, Y:9.0). He is usually standing around looking well-heeled.
3. Accept and Complete the Quest: Speak to Well-Heeled Youth and accept the quest which begins with “It Could Happen to You.” The quest introduces you to Gold Saucer’s wonders.
4. Travel to Gold Saucer: After completing the quest, you can travel to Manderville Gold Saucer via airship from any major city’s airship landing.

Fashion Forward: Unlocking Fashion Accessories

Fashion Accessories are crucial in Eorzean style. Unlocking the Fashion Accessories menu is simple. Unlike features requiring quests, it unlocks automatically upon obtaining your first Fashion Accessory item.

Acquire any Fashion Accessory — glasses, wings, or parasols — and access the Fashion Accessories menu in your character equipment interface instantly.

Glamourous Illusions: Unlocking the Glamour System

The Glamour system facilitates changing gear’s appearance without affecting stats. Want to look like a White Mage while playing as a Dark Knight? Glamour is your key.

Unlocking the Glamour system requires main story progression and a side quest. You need to reach level 15 and access Western Thanalan. Go to Vesper Bay and find Swyrgeim. She has a distinct outfit. Accept the quest “If I Had a Glamour.” Finish this quest, and you will unlock the Glamour system.

Personal Assistants: Unlocking Retainers

Retainers serve as essential assistants in FFXIV. They provide extra storage, sell items, and gather loot from ventures. To unlock them, you need to reach level 17 and complete the Main Scenario Quest “The Scions of the Seventh Dawn.” Free Trial players cannot use retainers.

Dungeon Delving: Unlocking Brayflox’s Longstop

Brayflox’s Longstop is a classic FFXIV dungeon. It offers new scenery and challenges for players around level 30. To unlock it, continue progressing in the main story questline. At level 32, you will unlock Brayflox’s Longstop as part of your journey through A Realm Reborn.

Job Advancement: Unlocking Dragoon

Dragoon is a popular job in FFXIV. It represents spear-wielding warriors. First, you must level Lancer to level 30. You can start as Lancer or join its Guild in Old Gridania. Complete the level 30 Lancer guild quest to unlock “Eye of the Dragon.” Finish this quest to become a Dragoon.

A Disney Crossover? Unlocking Fairy Godmother (Disney Dreamlight Valley)

Fairy Godmother? In Disney Dreamlight Valley? This part seems misplaced. Disney Dreamlight Valley is not FFXIV-related. However, to unlock the Fairy Godmother in that game:

Progress through the main story and unlock specific biomes.

1. Unlock Forgotten Lands: Complete Olaf’s questline called “The Great Blizzard.”
2. Restore the Pillars: After unlocking Forgotten Lands and Minnie Mouse, finish the quest “Miracles Take Time.”
3. Complete the Quest Chain: The “Miracles Take Time” chain leads you to her. Finish the fifth quest, “What’s Left Behind.”
4. Find Her in Forgotten Lands: She lives in a pumpkin-shaped house in Forgotten Lands.

Now, back to Eorzea!

Mount Up: Getting the Portly Porxie Mount

Mounts are key for traveling in Eorzea. The Portly Porxie is an adorable option. To obtain it, engage with the Pixie Beast Tribe. Earn Fae Fancy currency by completing Pixie Daily Quests. Gather 18 Fae Fancy, then buy the Portly Porxie from Jul Oul in Il Mheg.

Embrace the Darkness: Unlocking Dark Knight

Dark Knight is a tank job that wields a greatsword. This job appeals to those who prefer a brooding look. To unlock Dark Knight, travel to Ishgard in Coerthas. In Ishgard, go to The Pillars zone and find an Elezen male NPC named “Ishgardian Citizen.” Speak to him and accept the quest “Our End.”

Resistance is Fashionable: Unlocking Bozjan Gear

Bozjan gear consists of stylish armor from Bozjan Southern Front content. Collecting Bozjan gear requires progressing through the Bozjan storyline. Complete Castrum Lacus Litore once to unlock the ability to start gathering Bozjan gear.

Ancient Wonders: Unlocking the Antitower

The Antitower is a dungeon that came with Heavensward, presenting a striking environment. To access it, follow main story progression through Heavensward and associated patches. Complete the Main Scenario Quests up to “As It Once Was” for the Antitower quest to become available.

Free to Play in Eorzea: Exploring the Free Trial

Curious about FFXIV without committing? The Free Trial allows you to experience the game at no cost. It’s an excellent way to explore Eorzea and understand this MMORPG.

Getting Started for Free: Accessing the FFXIV Free Trial

Accessing the FFXIV Free Trial is simple and available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the FFXIV Free Trial website to download it.
2. Create a Square Enix Account: If needed, create an account to log into the game.
3. Download the Free Trial Client: Follow instructions on the website for your platform.
4. Start Playing: Launch the game and log in to begin your free trial.
5. PlayStation and Xbox: You can also download the trial from their respective stores.
6. PC via Steam: Search for “Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial” on Steam and download it.

Free Trial Perks and Limitations

The FFXIV Free Trial offers a vast amount of content but comes with limitations.

• Level Cap: Players can level up to level 70, covering significant content.
• Content Access: Trials include the base game and first two expansions with quests and dungeons.
• Playtime Restrictions: There are no playtime limitations in the trial; you can play up to level 70.
• Chat Restrictions: Free Trial accounts experience minor chat restrictions to limit spam.
• Social Restrictions: Players cannot join guilds.
• (Free Companies) or form parties with other players directly. You can also use the Duty Finder. It matches you automatically with other players for dungeons and trials.
• Gil Cap: Free Trial accounts limit Gil (in-game currency). You cannot exceed a set amount of Gil. This prevents RMT (Real Money Trading) exploitation.
• No Registration Code Required: No code is needed for the Free Trial. Download the client and create an account to start your adventure.
• Trial, Not Full Game: The Free Trial is not a permanent way to play the full game for free. To play beyond level 70 and access expansions, a subscription is necessary. The Free Trial allows you to explore the game before deciding on a subscription.

More Than Just Looks: Discover Other Game Features

FFXIV offers more than character customization and glamour. It has a vast world filled with features and systems to discover. Let’s discuss a few other game features.

Free Mounts: Your First Chocobo and More

Mounts serve as your trusty steeds in Eorzea, helping you travel quickly across the land. You can obtain your first mount for free relatively early in the game.

Your first free mount is a Chocobo, the iconic creatures of the Final Fantasy series. To get your own Chocobo, you need to progress through the main scenario and become a member of a Grand Company.

1. Select a Grand Company: During your main story progress, you will choose a Grand Company: The Maelstrom (Limsa Lominsa), The Order of Twin Adders (Gridania), or The Immortal Flames (Ul’dah). Pick the company that appeals to you. Your choice does not greatly impact gameplay.
2. Join a Grand Company: Complete the questline to officially join your selected Grand Company.
3. Speak with the Company Commander: After joining, talk to the company commander at their headquarters.
4. Receive a Chocobo Issuance: The company commander will give you a “Chocobo Issuance,” allowing you to obtain your Chocobo.
5. Get Your Chocobo: Visit the Chocobo Stable in your Grand Company’s city. Speak to the Chocobo Keeper.
6. Name Your Chocobo: You will be asked to name your Chocobo. Choose a name that suits your feathered friend!
7. Get Your Chocobo Whistle: The Chocobo Keeper will provide a Chocobo Whistle. This item summons your Chocobo.
8. Summon Your Chocobo: Use the Chocobo Whistle from your inventory. Your Chocobo will appear, ready for your adventures!

Beyond your initial Chocobo, you can acquire many other mounts through quests, achievements, the Mog Station, and in-game events. Mount collecting can be an enjoyable side activity in Eorzea.

The Magic of Glamour: Understanding Fae Glamour

We have discussed unlocking the Glamour system. Now let’s explore the lore behind glamour magic in FFXIV. It is known as “Faerie magic” that creates illusions so convincing they can alter reality.

According to lore, Glamour is used by the Fae (Fairies) and similar beings. Humans can also harness glamour magic, either through