diff --git a/src/newcharacter.cpp b/src/newcharacter.cpp
index b9aaff4e1bef6..326bd71b3a515 100644
--- a/src/newcharacter.cpp
+++ b/src/newcharacter.cpp
@@ -75,6 +75,7 @@ static const std::string flag_CHALLENGE( "CHALLENGE" );
 static const std::string flag_CITY_START( "CITY_START" );
 static const std::string flag_SECRET( "SECRET" );
 
+static const std::string type_hair_color( "hair_color" );
 static const std::string type_hair_style( "hair_style" );
 static const std::string type_skin_tone( "skin_tone" );
 static const std::string type_facial_hair( "facial_hair" );
@@ -600,6 +601,7 @@ void avatar::randomize( const bool random_scenario, bool play_now )
 
 void avatar::randomize_cosmetics()
 {
+    randomize_cosmetic_trait( type_hair_color );
     randomize_cosmetic_trait( type_hair_style );
     randomize_cosmetic_trait( type_skin_tone );
     randomize_cosmetic_trait( type_eye_color );