Fall is right around the corner—so it’s almost time to pull out the chunky sweaters, sip pumpkin spice lattes, and watch the leaves change. The leaves aren’t the only color change we’ll see this time of year, though: Fall hair color ideas abound, and for hair lovers, choosing a shade to match the season is always exciting.
Whether you’re opting for a shade to match the cooler weather or coloring your locks for a first-time hair transformation, one trend that remains consistent this year is that people are loving natural-looking, low-maintenance hair colors.
“This fall we will be seeing many enriching adjustments to hair color,” says Lauren Mildice, hair colorist at Maxine Salon in Chicago. “Barbie blondes will find balance and depth through the addition of caramel, honey, and pumpkin spice ribbons added throughout the hair, and strawberry blondes will now transition into rich deep copper shades like auburn.” (Think caramel highlights or money pieces.)
Natural brunettes will have fun with plenty of brown hair-color ideas too. “Brunettes have choices—they can go from neutral to spectacular including exciting combinations of mahogany, plum, and caramel-chocolate browns,” Mildice continues. “This season it’s time to rev up our leftover summer hair!”
Redheads thrive in the fall: “This will be the season for reds—including warm, cool, and primary. Think of it like lipstick; everyone has a shade of red they prefer best,” says Maxine Salon colorist Rex Jimieson. “Whether it’s warm and orangey, primary and vibrant, or cool and moody with violet notes, for fall it’s time to start putting pigment back in your hair after bleaching it out all summer.”
Want to change up your hair color to mark the arrival of autumn? We’ve got you covered with the best hair-color ideas for the season. Ahead, hairstylists share their go-to fall hair-color ideas, from cider-colored hair and ash blondes to rich dark brown and black hair. Read on to find your favorite, and don’t forget to screenshot to show your colorist before your next salon appointment.
