Styling digital hair can be unpredictable, but that's exactly where the fun begins. The team that was working on My Talking Angela 2 discovered firsthand that developing an interactive Hair Salon meant navigating unexpected twists, literal tangles, and plenty of scrunchie confusion. But from this playful chaos emerged a feature that lets players fully unleash their creativity, crafting hairstyles ranging from runway-ready elegance to charmingly messy masterpieces.
“We kept thinking about how personal hair is,” says Silina Senica Pintar, Product Manager at Outfit7 (Ekipa2 subsidiary). “People experiment with hairstyles to express their personality or mood, or simply to have fun. We wanted Angela’s Hair Salon to capture that freedom perfectly.”
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At the heart of the Hair Salon is an encouragement to experiment. “Players genuinely love customizing Angela,” explains Tjaša Derstvenšek, Product Marketing Manager at Outfit7 (Ekipa2 subsidiary). “Now they have even more tools to push their creativity further, celebrating hairstyles that are wonderfully imperfect and uniquely their own. It’s about embracing individuality, whether that's subtle elegance or full-on chaos.”
Building such an open-ended feature wasn't easy. “Hair physics turned out to be surprisingly challenging,” recalls Silina. “Initially, Angela’s hair moved unpredictably, resulting in some amusing but impractical hairstyles. It was important to strike a balance between realistic motion and playful styling.” Through careful experimentation with textures, brush behaviors, gels, vibrant colors, and diverse accessories, the team crafted an experience that feels both fun and intuitive.
One memorable moment was the kickoff meeting with the production team, where gummy spaghetti helped visualize the feature in a fun, unexpected way. That playful spirit continued into a hands-on workshop with players, using mannequin heads and real hairstyling tools like scrunchies and clip-ons. “It was hilarious and surprisingly useful,” says Silina. “Especially watching the guys on our team try to figure out where a scrunchie goes. Moments like that helped us design something that works for everyone.”
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With the Hair Salon now available, the team is eager to see how players embrace its playful possibilities. “Given how popular the Fashion Editor is, we believe players will love this new addition,” says Tjaša. “We’re looking forward to the bold fashion statements and creativity it inspires.”
Looking ahead, the team is excited about continuously evolving the Hair Salon, responding to player creativity, and introducing fresh updates. “We view this as just the start of an ongoing creative dialogue with Outfit7 players,” Tjaša adds. “There’s endless potential to explore, and we’re excited to keep pushing boundaries alongside the community of players.”
Ultimately, the Hair Salon embodies creativity, experimentation, and fun over perfection. Silina sums it up best: “Go bold, get messy, and most importantly, have fun, because that’s exactly what the Hair Salon is designed to encourage.”
