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How soft is Sephiroth's hair on a scale of 1 to 10?
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When analyzing the tactile quality of Sephiroth's gray locks through strict Final Fantasy VII canon, there is a dramatic contrast between his glory days as Shinra's General and his post-Nibelheim existence.
Crisis Core (Pre-Fall)
Pre-Fall Sephiroth — 9.5 / 10
According to canonical lore from Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, Sephiroth’s hair care routine was legendary within Shinra headquarters.
An email from the Silver Elite fan club reveals that Sephiroth washes his hair, using an entire bottle of shampoo and an entire bottle of conditioner per wash. He uses high-end Shinra-issued products infused with 13 premium scents, primarily scented with rose and vanilla. He has waist-length, perfectly untangled, gleaming silky hair that glides effortlessly over his pauldrons and leather.
Why not a 10/10?
While the long mane in the back is a cloud-soft 10/10, the bangs likely have a firm, structured hold that brings the overall average down just a fraction.
Final Fantasy 7 and Onward (Post-Fall)
After the Nibelheim incident, Sephiroth’s physical state and presence undergo a major transformation.
The Physical Body (Northern Cave / North Crater) — 3 / 10
Encased inside a Mako shell deep in the North Crater for years, his actual physical body is suspended in raw, liquid Mako. Without daily access to his rose-and-vanilla conditioner, his hair is unwashed, matted, and stiffened by crystallized energy.
The Jenova Projections & Will — Illusory 10 / 10
The Sephiroth encountered across the Planet (and in Advent Children or the Remake trilogy) is largely a construct manifested through Jenova cells, black cloaks, and sheer force of will. It looks like his pristine pre-fall hair, constantly blowing in a phantom breeze even indoors or amidst burning ruins.
But what does it feel like? You aren't touching hair. You're touching alien cell tissue, dark energy, and bad intentions. It has no true organic softness, only the illusion of perfection
