As the daytime temperatures finally cool and the mountain aspen trees transform to a glowing yellow, many of us start to think about a fall style refresh. Sweaters and the perfect boots are a must in Denver, but what about fresh hair color? Adjusting your color is a perfect way to embrace the new season. This year’s trendy fall hair colors give you plenty of beautiful options. So whether you want a dramatic change or a subtle shift, here are a few looks to inspire you and your stylist:
1. Copper Tones
This is a gorgeous way to add warmth to almost any base hair color. A wash of copper is very adaptable. It gives blondes a rich, almost strawberry blonde shine, redheads a natural glowing shade, and brown hair a warm, spicy radiance.
Copper shades are a chic way to add a luminous dimension to your hair, especially if you’re choosing a darker shade for fall.
2. Visible Roots
This is a classic fall look because it happens naturally during the transition from the sun-kissed hair of summer to darker, natural color roots growing out as you spend more time indoors. The trick to making this style look effortlessly casual instead of undone is an artful blending of the line of demarcation. Blending in strands of trendy fall hair colors to blur the roots and frame your face gets you ready for a laid-back season.
This lighter color should also be toned to ensure it’s not brassy, which can look damaged against the darker shade. This Gold Lust Dry Shampoo from Oribe will keep the darker roots looking sleek, not stringy.
3. Chunky Highlights of Your Favorite Trendy Fall Hair Colors
Bold stripes of color look very fresh for fall. To avoid the stark, blocky look of ’90s hair, keep the highlighted color close to the base color. Also, ask that the edges of the highlights be soft. This is an especially striking look on curly or wavy hair.
4. Mushroom Blonde
This modern take on blonde uses a range of cool tones instead of bright, golden shades. A spectrum of colors from ashy brown to pale beige gives this look a light-catching, almost iridescent look. This is a stunning shade on people with cooler skin tones.
Mushroom blonde requires a subtle interplay between specific shades. So be sure to have a professional you trust create this look for you. Then protect it with a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo for colored hair, such as Kérastase Bain Chromatique Riche.
5. Chocolate Lowlights
A great way to transition a bright, summery shade into trendy fall hair colors is by weaving in rich, chocolate brown lowlights. The variation in tones gives hair an extraordinary dimension that you simply can’t get from a single all-over color process. Even divas with rich brown hair can gain extra depth and flavor with chocolatey strands.
6. Golden Black
True black shades often have blue undertones. But this fresh take on black hair has a subtle golden luster to it. While inky shades can sometimes look stark and flat, golden black has a flattering sheen. Keep your hair supple and shiny with this nourishing leave-in conditioner from Kevin Murphy.
7. Glossy Shades
If you love your current color, make it radiant. A gloss treatment is a great way to enhance your color and care for your hair during the change of seasons. If Denver’s dry summer has left your hair dry and dull, a gloss will restore shine and softness before the punishing cold attacks. It will add a healthy sheen to your strands, making your hair silky and your color richer.
If you’re ready to refresh your look with a shift in hair color, you can trust the experts at Deseo Salon & BlowDry to give you a flawless, artistic shade. Our skilled professionals can also help you choose the right products to keep your look as vibrant as the day you stepped out of the salon. To choose from all the trendy fall hair colors you love, book an appointment today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the trending fall hair colors this season?
Trending fall hair colors include copper tones (a versatile warmth that works on blonde, red, and brown hair), visible roots with artfully blended lines of demarcation, bold chunky highlights with soft edges, mushroom blonde (a cool-toned range from ashy brown to pale beige), chocolate lowlights, golden black (with a subtle golden luster instead of stark blue undertones), and glossy gloss treatments that enhance and revive current color.
What is mushroom blonde hair color?
Mushroom blonde is a modern, cool-toned take on blonde that uses a range of shades from ashy brown to pale beige, creating a light-catching, almost iridescent look. It’s especially stunning on people with cooler skin tones. Because it requires a subtle interplay between specific shades, it’s best created by a professional colorist.
What is copper hair color and who does it work best on?
Copper is a warm, luminous hair color that works beautifully on almost any base. On blondes, it creates a rich strawberry blonde shine; on redheads, it gives a natural glow; and on brunettes, it adds warm, spicy radiance. It’s a versatile and seasonally appropriate way to add dimension heading into fall.
How do I make visible roots look intentional and stylish?
The key to a polished visible roots look is artful blending at the line of demarcation. A colorist can weave in lighter strands to blur the root transition and frame your face. The lighter portions should also be toned to prevent brassiness, and a dry shampoo (like Oribe’s Gold Lust) can keep darker roots looking sleek rather than stringy.
What are chocolate lowlights and how do they work for fall?
Chocolate lowlights are rich, deep brown tones woven throughout lighter or single-process hair to add dimensional depth and warmth for fall. They’re an excellent way to transition a bright summery shade into a deeper autumn look, and even dark brunettes can benefit from extra chocolatey strands for added richness.
What is a gloss treatment and is it good for fall hair?
A gloss treatment enhances your existing hair color, adds brilliant shine, and restores softness. It’s a great option heading into fall, especially if Denver’s dry summer has left hair dull and damaged. A gloss can restore vibrancy and silkiness to your strands before cooler, drier winter weather sets in.
How do I maintain my fall hair color at home?
Protecting fall color at home involves using sulfate-free shampoos designed for color-treated hair (like Kérastase Bain Chromatique Riche for lighter shades), applying nourishing leave-in conditioners for added shine and suppleness, and using dry shampoo between washes. Your stylist at Deseo Salon & BlowDry can recommend the right product regimen for your specific shade.