So far I am liking almost everything about ESO, however I don't like the thought of putting a ton of work into my characters face for it to be hidden all the time. Does anyone else feel this way?

There is one available through the "Options" menu.

I expect this will carry over into "Live"

already there under gameplay in the settings i think. also auto loot feature is there. was so happy when i found it

Thanks for clearing this up for me guys, i couldn't find it last weekend.

Yes. You can hide your helmet in the gameplay settings category, if I remember correctly. And it won't affect your stats.

Wierd, I couldnt find it this weekend either and I know I used it in the January beta for sure.

Since OP got his answer. Anyone know if you hide the helmet does it not show up for another player looking at you or just for yourself?

Doesn't show for anyone.