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33 Blonde Hair Colors for Fall To Take Straight To Your Stylist

Zoe Denenberg
By Zoe Denenberg Updated September 09, 2021
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Toasted Blonde
Credit: @suetyrrellstylist

When pumpkin pie's baking and leaves start changing, it might be time to change up your hair color to match the season. Perhaps you're ready to say goodbye to the bright blonde strands of summer and hello to slightly darker, more natural blonde hues. Given the colors changing outside, there are two different strategies when it comes to coloring your hair in the fall. One approach is to correspond with the season and go darker than usual. Trends like mushroom blonde hair and shadow roots create darker, caramel and amber-hued lowlights that we absolutely adore in the fall, while still maintaining your signature blonde look. Although we love the dark blonde trend–it's certainly manageable in terms of upkeep–we also understand those who want to keep their color bright and sun-kissed to recall those warm summer days. When it starts to get cold outside, honey-blonde hues or gold-tinted highlights can help you feel a bit lighter. The key to rocking this brighter look is keeping it natural. We've rounded up 33 of the best fall hair colors for blondes so you can show your stylist exactly what you mean when you say you want "Pumpkin Spice Blonde." Whether you want to go darker or keep it light, here are 33 blonde hues to rock this fall.

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Blonde Ombre

Blonde Ombre
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For the fall months, we're all about the low-maintenance hair colors, and this grown-out, subtle brown-to-blonde ombre just may be our new obsession.

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Warm-to-Cool Blonde

Warm-to-Cool Blonde
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A warm root color fades into cool-toned ends for a silvery color that maintains its dimension.

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Hints of Honey

Hints of Honey
Credit: Instagram/@courtneymclarenhair

Shiny, yet subtle highlights deliver a gorgeous sun-kissed effect that's perfect to lighten up the fall months.

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Beige Blonde

Beige Blonde
Credit: @styledbycarolyn

With a touch of ashy mauve, this cool beige blonde blends well into naturally dark roots.

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Bronde

Bronde
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Bronde: the perfect middle ground between blonde and brunette. A perfect solution for brunettes looking to go lighter or blondes who want to try out a darker shade.

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French Toast Blonde

French Toast Blonde
Credit: Instagram/mia.lynn.hair

We don't know about you, but we're obsessed with this hair color that just so happens to be named after our favorite fall breakfast.

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Faded Honey Blonde

Faded Honey Blonde
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Brown fades into warm blonde in this fall shade. Lighter highlights blend into the balayage to create a multi-dimensional look.

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Mushroom Blonde

Mushroom Blonde
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If you haven't already gotten on board with mushroom blonde, now is the time. This earthy color is a great, understated yet dynamic tone for the fall.

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Dark Blonde Balayage

Dark Blonde Balayage
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The balayage technique creates a masterful transition between colors to minimize maintenance and upkeep, while still delivering a gorgeous highlighted color.

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Subtly Sun-Kissed Blonde

Subtly Sun-Kissed Blonde
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This blonde shade is accented by notes of light, creamy peach for a look that's perfect for autumn.

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Caramel Blonde

Caramel Blonde
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Caramel tones lift up the dark blonde base color to create a glowy, sun-kissed look.

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Rooty Blonde

Rooty Blonde
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This brown-to-blonde ombre embraces pronounced roots for a lovely dimensional effect. Plus, it's super low-maintenance.

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Natural Gold Blonde

Natural Gold Blonde
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This understated blonde captures the light in the most magical ways. It's warm and natural, but still makes a statement.

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Desert Sandstorm Blonde

Desert Sandstorm Blonde
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For those looking to make a statement, try out high-contrast color. The dark roots mellow out the bright ends for a stormy autumnal shade that the stylist dubs "Desert Sandstorm."

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Silver Blonde

Silver Blonde
Credit: Kandace Luck/@kandaceluckstylist

Anyone else getting on-trend Elsa vibes with this one? We love how stylist Kandace Luck gave the iciest shade of all an up-to-date treatment by allowing the lowlights to shine.

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Layered Blonde

Layered Blonde
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With light blonde framing the face and peachy blonde painted down to the ends, this style is so multi-dimensional.

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Goldilocks Blonde

Goldilocks Blonde
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This blonde is truly kissed with gold. All your friends will be asking if it's natural.

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Hint-of-Peach Blonde

Hint of Peach Blonde
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You've heard of strawberry blonde, but have you heard of peach blonde? Yes, peach cobbler hair is a thing, and this subtler version of the trend adds peach notes to a mid-toned blonde to make a color meant for the fall.

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Wheat Blonde

Wheat Blonde
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This color is perfect for those with cool skin tones who still want a little warmth. The natural ombre is sleek and sophisticated.

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Dust Bronde

Dust Bronde
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This borderline hue blends brunette and blonde to create an ashy, yet still bright look. Ask your stylist for ash or neutral blonde balayage.

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Pumpkin Spice Blonde

Caramel Blonde Balayage
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This caramel color has us dreaming of our favorite fall beverage, the pumpkin spice latte. Dark roots give way to light, cinnamon-hued highlights for a warm effect.

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Icy Blonde Balayage

Icy Blonde Balayage
Credit: Kandace Luck/@kandaceluckstylist

Even the iciest blonde can have manageable upkeep with a little help from the low-maintenance hair color trend we'll never tire of: balayage. Stylist Kandace Luck styled the thinned-out cut a gentle bend to show off the dimensional tones.

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Cool Champagne

Cool Champagne
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This hair color is sleek and sophisticated, with a subtle balayage that brings life to this mushroom-inspired color.

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Copper Curled Blonde

Copper Curled Blonde
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We're absolutely smitten by these copper-colored curls. They simply shine with golden accents and bouncy texture.

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Icy Blonde

Icy Blonde
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In the depths of fall or winter, a bright icy blonde will really pop against dark sweaters or coats.

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Creamy Blonde

Creamy Blonde
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A cool-toned ombre that leaves your hair looking deliciously voluminous and oh-so creamy.

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Dark Golden Blonde

Dark Golden Blonde
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This darker golden color is lower-maintenance than your bright summer blonde, with shiny highlights that still pop in all the right ways.

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Strawberry Blonde

Strawberry Blonde
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You can never go wrong with the ever-classic strawberry blonde. This shade is guaranteed to warm your complexion and pop against all those changing fall leaves.

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Sandy Blonde

Blonde Waves
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These stunning blonde waves incorporate warm- and cool-toned highlights to create a multi-dimensional, golden effect.

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Layered Blonde

Layered Blonde
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This highlighted blonde is layered to be brightest on the strand right around the face (called the "moneypiece") to really draw eyes.

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Shadow Root Blonde

Shadow Roots
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A few years ago, we'd be terrified of shadow roots, but the trend of leaving your roots dark has made a serious comeback.

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Toasted Blonde

Toasted Blonde
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These honeyed hues are made for days around the campfire. A subtle balayage keeps the look fresh and effortless.

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Honeyed Blonde

Honeyed Blonde Highlights
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We love this warmed-up blonde by stylist Kandace Luck that has us dreaming about chestnuts roasting on an open fire. The balayage technique allows for less salon visits, but without sacrificing your fresh-from-the-chair look.

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    1 of 33 Blonde Ombre
    2 of 33 Warm-to-Cool Blonde
    3 of 33 Hints of Honey
    4 of 33 Beige Blonde
    5 of 33 Bronde
    6 of 33 French Toast Blonde
    7 of 33 Faded Honey Blonde
    8 of 33 Mushroom Blonde
    9 of 33 Dark Blonde Balayage
    10 of 33 Subtly Sun-Kissed Blonde
    11 of 33 Caramel Blonde
    12 of 33 Rooty Blonde
    13 of 33 Natural Gold Blonde
    14 of 33 Desert Sandstorm Blonde
    15 of 33 Silver Blonde
    16 of 33 Layered Blonde
    17 of 33 Goldilocks Blonde
    18 of 33 Hint-of-Peach Blonde
    19 of 33 Wheat Blonde
    20 of 33 Dust Bronde
    21 of 33 Pumpkin Spice Blonde
    22 of 33 Icy Blonde Balayage
    23 of 33 Cool Champagne
    24 of 33 Copper Curled Blonde
    25 of 33 Icy Blonde
    26 of 33 Creamy Blonde
    27 of 33 Dark Golden Blonde
    28 of 33 Strawberry Blonde
    29 of 33 Sandy Blonde
    30 of 33 Layered Blonde
    31 of 33 Shadow Root Blonde
    32 of 33 Toasted Blonde
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