Fall hair colors are the richer, warmer shades people move to as summer brightness fades: coppers, auburns, chestnut and golden browns, deep reds and softer, darker blondes. Here's what sets it apart, who it suits, what to ask your colorist for and how to keep it looking fresh.
Fall hair colors at a glance
- Type: Seasonal guide
- Tone: Mostly warm
- Lightening needed: Usually not. Most fall shades deposit color or go darker.
- Maintenance: Low to medium
- Touch-ups: 6 to 10 weeks
What makes it different
They add depth and shine, and most are lower maintenance than summer blonde because they sit closer to natural root colors.
Who it suits
There's a fall shade for every starting color: blondes can go honey or bronde, brunettes chestnut or cherry cola, and redheads copper or auburn.
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What to ask your colorist
- Say whether you want to go darker, warmer, or both.
- Ask for a gloss if you only want to shift the tone.
- Keep some brightness around the face so the change isn't flat.
- Bring photos taken in daylight, and say what you don't want as well as what you do.
How to maintain it
Reds and coppers fade fastest: wash with cool water and use a color-depositing conditioner.
Shades to try
- Copper: bright and warm.
- Auburn: red-brown and rich.
- Chestnut brown: brown with red-gold warmth.
- Cherry cola: deep red-brown with a violet tint.
- Golden brown: soft and sunlit.
- Honey blonde: a warmer, deeper blonde.
- Mushroom brown: the cool-toned option.
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Related hair colors
- Copper hair
- Auburn hair
- Chestnut brown hair
- Cherry cola hair
- Golden brown hair
- Honey blonde hair
- Mushroom brown hair
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FAQ
What are the best fall hair colors?
Fall hair colors are the richer, warmer shades people move to as summer brightness fades: coppers, auburns, chestnut and golden browns, deep reds and softer, darker blondes.
Which should I choose?
There's a fall shade for every starting color: blondes can go honey or bronde, brunettes chestnut or cherry cola, and redheads copper or auburn.
Is bleach needed?
Usually not. Most fall shades deposit color or go darker.
How often does it need touching up?
About every 6 to 10 weeks.
