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30 Blonde Hair Colors for Fall to Take Straight to Your Stylist

30 Blonde Hair Colors for Fall to Take Straight to Your Stylist

By Zoe Denenberg

July 31, 2019

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When pumpkin pie’s baking and leaves start changing, it’s time to change up your hair color to match the season. 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 (yes, inspired by fungus) 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 (literally and metaphorically). They key to rocking this brighter look is keeping it natural. We’ve rounded up 30 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 thirty blonde hues to rock this fall.

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Blonde Ombre

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Warm-to-Cool Blonde

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Hints of Honey

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Beige Blonde

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Bronde

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French Toast Blonde

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Faded Honey Blonde

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Mushroom Blonde

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Dark Blonde Balayage

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Subtly Sun-Kissed Blonde

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Caramel Blonde

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Rooty Blonde

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Natural Gold Blonde

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Desert Sandstorm Blonde

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Layered Blonde

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Goldilocks Blonde

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Hint-of-Peach Blonde

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Wheat Blonde

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Dust Bronde

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Cool Champagne

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Strawberry Blonde