The fall season—and changing up your look for the cooler weather—is an annual tradition for most beauty lovers. And luckily, this fall’s coolest shades are all about working with the color you already have. Soft blonde, red, and brunette shades will be dominant.
And with names like “mink brown” and “apricot blonde,” there are options for everybody. As always, the best hair color is the one you love. So if you’re looking for a refresh and some new hair color ideas for the new season, you’ve come to the right place.
Below are the 12 trending fall hair shades that should be on your radar, straight from the experts. Scroll down to find your perfect match. Apricot Blonde Celebrity colorist Jenna Perry says that a lot of reds we’ll see this fall will be softer, like a divine apricot.
The key to keeping color fresh is some needed TLC. She recommends using something like Olaplex’s No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and a good heat protectant for when you’re styling hair (we like the K18 HeatBounce Conditioning Heat Protectant Spray). Maple Leaf Blonde Celebrity colorist and founder of Beauty Supply Emaly Baum says to think of maple leaf blonde like a soft beige of the classic golden blonde.
Glossy Chestnuts “I envision fall 2026 as a season bathed in warmth and richness,” says Perry. Mink Brown Baum says to think of a mink brown is a true medium brown that’s rich and shiny, but still understated. Unlike the dark espresso brown we’ve been seeing, this is softer and has less contrast.” Creamy Gold For blondes, Perry predicts that everyone is going to lean into creamy, golden shades that she says feel more sophisticated.
Plus, it will transition into richer, more grounded shades that gives that cozy luxe vibe. Strawberry Brunette Daisy Edgar-Jones’s whirlwind Sense and Sensibility press tour has perfectly coincided with a new color debut: Strawberry brunette. Created by LA-based colorist Jacob Schwartz, it’s an overall wash of brunette with a warm undertone.
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