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Is Yukako Bald to Non-Stand Users?

Published in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 2 mins read

No, Yukako Yamagishi is not bald to non-Stand users. Her Stand, Love Deluxe, is uniquely bound to her hair, which makes her hair—and thus the Stand itself—visible to everyone, regardless of their ability to perceive Stands.

The Visible Nature of Love Deluxe

Unlike many Stands that are spiritual manifestations only visible to other Stand users, Love Deluxe operates differently. It is categorized as a Stand that is "bound to an object." In Yukako's case, this object is her own hair. This crucial distinction means that her hair, empowered by Love Deluxe, is a physical entity that can be seen, touched, and interacted with by anyone.

Implications for Her Appearance

Because Love Deluxe is bound to her hair, and this binding makes the hair visible to non-Stand users, Yukako retains her full, flowing hair in their perception. Even if her hair is attacked or cut, Yukako herself takes no damage, as her Stand absorbs the impact, but the hair itself remains physically present and observable. Therefore, her appearance to the general public, who are unaware of Stands, is that of a person with normal, voluminous hair, not a bald individual.

Below is a summary of how Yukako's Stand affects her appearance:

Aspect Description Visible to Non-Stand Users?
Yukako's Hair The physical object that Love Deluxe is bound to. Yes
Love Deluxe Yukako's Stand, which is object-bound rather than user-bound. Yes
Hair Damage While her hair can be cut, Yukako takes no personal damage. Hair remains visible
Overall Look Appears to have a full head of hair. Yes

Why This Matters in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

This characteristic of Love Deluxe highlights the diverse ways Stands manifest and interact with the world in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Not all Stands are ethereal entities; some, especially those bound to objects or locations, blur the line between Stand ability and physical reality, making them perceptible to anyone in the vicinity. This unique aspect allows Yukako to utilize her hair as a weapon without revealing the supernatural nature of her abilities to ordinary people.