Turning Over a New Leaf: 17 Hair Colors to Try This Fall

We're falling head over heels for these fall hair color ideas.

Fall is already approaching us, and it’s time to do some mid-year sprucing up! With the new season comes a new you, so it’s the perfect time to give a whole new style a try. If you’re bored with your hair color, it might be time to test out a new, warmer tone for the season. Spice up your autumn season with one of our favorite fall hair colors.

These comfy and toasty hues are great for saying goodbye to the warmer months and help to the brisk weather ahead. Read on:

17 Warm and Soothing Fall Hair Colors

fall hair colors light auburn
A lighter spin on the classic auburn color.

1. Light Auburn

Go the lighter route with your auburn fall hair colors for a fresh and playful look.

fall hair colors raven
A dark and sultry color will spice things up this fall.

2. Raven

One of the hottest hair colors for fall is this raven-black shade. It’s deep, warm pigment compliments just about everyone, and pops out in every style. If you want to style your raven-colored locks in this textured bob look above, then use Bed Head by TIGI Stick to give your hair a tousled look.

fall hair colors ombre
This classic style is never outdated.

3. Ombré

A classic ombré style is perfect for anytime in the year, which is why it’s one of our top fall hair colors to try.

fall hair colors teddy brown
This warm brown color will make your locks pop all autumn long.

4. Teddy Brown

This shade is always one of the hottest fall hair color trends for its warm, inviting tone.

fall hair colors classic blonde
Nothing beats a classic color.

5. Classic Blonde

This classic color is one of our favorite shades all year-round.

fall hair colors jet black
Go dark as night with these jet black locks.

6. Jet Black

Make a statement with some jet black locks this fall season. Give your hair the sleek and glossy look like above while taming unruliness by using Bed Head by TIGI Headrush Shine Hairspray.

fall hair colors ginger
Get a sweet and spicy look with ginger hair.

7. Ginger

Create a sweet, girl next door look by going for this light and vibrant red shade.

fall hair colors crimson
This crimson color is one of our top fall hair colors.

8. Crimson

Or if you’re into darker shades, this intoxicating crimson red will do just the trick.

fall hair colors honey blonde
Switch up your look with this sweet blonde color.

9. Honey Blonde

This warm blonde color is one of the trendiest fall hair color ideas for its smooth and sultry look.

fall hair colors neutral brown
This neutral brown color is not too warm, and not too cool.

10. Neutral Brown

This neutral-toned brown is great for girls who like to keep things simple. If you have naturally tight curls like the ones above, then keep your curls glossy and happy after dyeing it by using Nexxus Humectress Encapsulate Serum.

fall hair colors light blonde
Lighten up during the colder months with this blonde hue.

11. Light Blonde

If you’re into lighter shades, this cool-toned light blonde is the best fit for your style.

fall hair colors ash brown
This ashy brown shade is a perfect match to the fall aesthetic.

12. Ash Brown

Let your hair compliment the warm-toned falling leaves with this ash brown hair color.

fall hair colors dark blonde
The darker, the better.

13. Dark Blonde

Go the darker route with your roots by changing your hair color to this dark blonde hue.

fall hair colors platinum blonde
Keep cool this fall with platinum locks.

14. Platinum

Already excited for winter? Then show off your super-cool style with these platinum tresses.

fall hair colors sombre
A low-key switch up to the classic ombré.

15. Sombré

If you’re not into the drastic color change of an ombré look, then the simpler switch-up to a sombré style is your perfect fit. Incorporate all of your favorite fall hair colors to create the ultimate autumn look.

fall hair colors bronde
Get the best of both worlds with bronde hair.

16. Bronde

Give your blonde locks a pop of eye-catching color with a brown tint to create this eye-catching concoction.

fall hair colors classic brown
We’re going for the classics this season.

17. Classic Brown

This classic hair color is effortlessly timeless, which is why we’ll rock it any time of the year.

autumnal hair hues: orange
Opt for a bright and dark orange mix. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

18. Burnt Orange

From copper tones to pumpkin spice, this dark orange hue works well on a multitude of skin tones. Pepper the color into your hair with a few highlights, or go full-on with a new dye job. To maintain your new look, wash hair with a color-safe shampoo and conditioner like TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo and Conditioner to keep frizz at bay and your color looking healthy.

autumnal hair hues: burgundy
Like fine wine, this burgundy hue gets better with time.

19. Burgundy

Whether you’re going for a burgundy hair color or a bit of a berry/purple tint, we suggest going for one of fall’s richest red hues. This color is one of the most versatile of them all as you can transition from season to season with the look. Wear your hair color with an outfit chock full of complementary colors to make a style statement.

autumnal hues: blue black hair
Pops of blue go with any season.

20. Navy

We’re all for blue hair, but if you want to go for this hue during the fall, opt for a blue-black shade. You can achieve the look with a gloss if you’re looking for something that doesn’t require a long-term commitment. If you want to take the plunge, go for dark blue highlights instead.

autumnal hair hues: green
Add a hint of green. Photo credit: Suzan Cohen Photography

21. Green

Take inspiration from the ombré effect you see on the leaves as they change from green to yellow. Show your color inspiration to your stylist to get a similar effect on your hair.

autumnal hair hues: yellow
Use hints of yellow as lowlights on blonde hair. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

22. Yellow

This is one color people with blonde hair run away from but there’s a way to pull it off for the fall season. Mix yellow and orange tones together to create the perfect contrast on your hair. You can also use hints of dark yellow tones as lowlights on blonde hair. If you want to achieve the lived-in texture like above, use Bed Head By TIGI Manipulator Matte Cream when styling.

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