Style Hair 20 Trendy Hair Colors That'll Have You Thrilled for Fall By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on May 27, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: @colour.jade When it comes to seasonally inspired hair, summer can be a bit of a spotlight stealer. From June 'til Labor Day, we're inundated with warm-weather hues like beach blonde, sunlight brunette, strawberry red, and peach cobbler (yep, it's a thing)—and we get it: Summer is the perfect time to have a hair moment, so why wouldn't you find your hairspiration in the hotter months? But we're here to make a case for fall. As your sunny streaks fade, there's no need to cling to those late-July highlights—there are plenty of color cues to be found in the cozy, cooler months. So what's on the horizon come September? From warmer blondes to cool-toned browns to all things red, look to these 20 autumn hues to help you make the shift from sunscreen to sweaters. 01 of 20 Iced Chocolate Brown @jamiewilhelm.hair Add a little ice to your hot chocolate. This wavy brown mane by stylist Jamie Wilhelm strikes the perfect balance between warm and cool with the aid of ashy highlights. 02 of 20 Honey Bronde @los_pastel This honey hue oozes coziness. Turn to it as a post-summer solution for keeping your bronde warm, but not too bright. 03 of 20 Sunlight Caramel @justinandersoncolor Caramel? Why yes, please. Honey? Oh, you're too sweet. Both? Even better. This delicious color combo will never disappoint—and it's never out of season, either. 04 of 20 Rhubarb Red @colour.jade Colorist Jade Federico dubbed this color "rhubarb crisp," which makes it all the more appetizing. Because let's be honest: We'll try anything that looks this pretty and shares a name with a dessert. 05 of 20 Cherry Black @justinandersoncolor Cherry-tinted black is everything we never knew we needed. See that subtle warm glow? That's what keeps this shade from looking too severe, which can be the downfall of jet black. 06 of 20 Balayage Brown @hairbymeghan/@bobbymackhair Want to brighten up your brown strands—without committing to endless touch-ups? Enter subtle golden balayage, as seen in this look by stylist Meghan Gallagher. Since it grows out gorgeously, this look will see you through the entire fall season. 07 of 20 Tiger Orange Red @leysahairandmakeup Curls are the perfect canvas for fun colors. Every ringlet is an opportunity to showcase this vivacious shade, yielding a dimensional look that's both shiny and sassy. 08 of 20 Flaming Red @colour.jade Afraid this fiery hue is too daring? Take a peek at the flaming foliage in your backyard, and you'll realize Mother Nature is onto something. Make her your muse! 09 of 20 Scandinavian Blonde @mizzchoi Push all thoughts of dark roots aside, and see this happy shade for what it is: the ideal way to brighten up your fall. 10 of 20 Ginger Brown @scaryxnne With this gorgeous kaleidoscope of fall colors, we aren't sure where to focus first. What is clear: This red-orange shade is a surefire way for brunettes to spice up their look for autumn. 11 of 20 Shadow Root Blonde @ibrushhair Yes, it's possible to take the bright-blonde plunge without creating a roots crisis. Say hello to the "shadow root," which seamlessly combines a darker root with light highlights. As your natural color grows in, it will blend right in, so you avoid the dreaded color demarcation that can happen with dramatic changes—even if you're going icy blonde! 12 of 20 Burnt Caramel Brown @t.techniques Topping a chocolate brown base with a caramel wash gives your ringlets gorgeous definition. A playful pixie is the perfect way to show off this delicious fusion. 13 of 20 Smoky Brown @salsalhair Going gray has never been so popular—and this may just be the coolest way to do it. To recreate this striking look by colorist Cherin Choi, coat your ends in a dark smoky color, then brace yourself for lots of compliments. 14 of 20 Golden Babylights @natalieannehair Spring from summer to fall by pairing a warm chocolate brown base with sunset blonde babylights. The effect is more dusky than sunny, so you can seamlessly meld the best of both seasons. 15 of 20 Cream Blonde Balayage @philipforesto The creaminess of this balayage steers you toward a subtle autumn blonde, instead of the beachy look that screams summer. The final effect is low-key and wearable, thanks to the spot-on, buttery-soft lowlights. 16 of 20 Russet Red @chrisjones_hair Translate all the radiance of fall to your hair with this spicy shade. Bonus points if you opt for the blunt chop too. 17 of 20 Baby Caramel Melt @gabyyymm Soften up classic brown with this smooth caramel color. The subtle shade practically melts from root to tip for a low-maintenance look that'll take you well past Thanksgiving. 18 of 20 Blush Bronde @styledbychlo_ If you're the kind of gal who orders a pumpkin spice latte on the first day of September, this full-on fall look is for you. Blush mingles beautifully with sandy bronde for a cornucopia of color. 19 of 20 Sandy Platinum Blonde @los_pastel Surprised to see platinum in our fall lineup? Credit this look's seasonal versatility to the sandy blonde lowlights. These darker strands help break up super-light blonde, so it doesn't look bleached or beachy. 20 of 20 Honeyed Dark Brown @hairbycharlie Who said brunettes can't go blonde for fall? A warm blonde like honey-gold (or caramel brown) is the perfect complement to dark mocha, as seen in this look by Texas-based stylist Charlie Price. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit