“Pumpkin Spiced Copper” & 9 More Of Fall’s Biggest Hair Color Trends

This time last year, “espresso makeup” all but owned the glam trends. This season, the same adoration for the sultry hue is translating to hair.

“Espresso brunettes will also be popular since a lot of people opt to go darker in the fall,” says Polko. As a total bonus? “This color compliments most skin tones.” Say hello to the dark side.

A copper obsession has been alive for quite some time now, claiming A-list fans like Megan Fox, Sydney Sweeney, Emily Ratajkowski, and more in the process. Rez sees the shade continuing to reign in fall, too.

Of course, pumpkin-inspired copper comes with a decent amount of maintenance — but the result is always *chef’s kiss.*

Kener agrees, sharing her own pro tip on maintaining vibrancy. “Leaves are changing, warming spices are in our drinks — copper gives the same feeling. To maintain a copper color, always use color-safe products, like the #MYDENTITY #MyHero Shampoo and Conditioner.” She also points to color-depositing masks, like the #MYDENTITY MyRefresh Color Depositing Conditioner in Crimson Spell ($24).

In recent years, 50 shades of copper hair have been at the forefront — though Jordynn Quilenderino, a bicoastal hair pro, says one more take on the trending hue is set to own fall 2024.

“Strawberry brunette is a darker, richer, more reflective cowboy copper — think copper’s artsy, older sister,” she says. “It’s a beautiful, deep copper brown with just a kiss of pink-red in there to add depth.”

For the tried-and-true blondies of the world, hairstylists agree that gold-toned shades are the move as the weather begins to chill. “I am loving honey blondes,” says Polko.

Although the sun isn’t as bright as it is in the summer months, Rez notes that the gilded shade looks radiant against all complexions. “The golden blonde element brings a pop of brightness.”

Over your “cherry girl” summer and ready for a cherry-inspired fall instead? Polko says that the vibrant color gives total main character energy. (Proof? Dua Lipa has been rocking the color for nearly a year now).

Keep it through the holiday season for a festive vibe.

Not really feeling brunette or blonde? A low-key bronde may be the answer.

“It’s going to be a major trend,” says Polko. “It's much less maintenance than going full blonde, and I love how it looks more natural too.”

For longer waits between salon visits, a natural balayage dye job is the move.

No matter which shade of brunette you prefer, one thing is for sure: dimension is *in* for fall.

“We're going to see a lot of darker colors with lots of dimension,” says Polko. Say goodbye to flat color.

Sometimes, a refreshed change means going back to your roots.

“People are keeping it simple and working back in their natural tones,” says Kener. “I think we’ll see people bring in pictures of their hair from when they were little [to the salon]. Our hair changes as we get older, but those tones from our younger days still work beautifully.” After all, they say that your natural color is the most flattering of all.

A few shades lighter than dark espresso-colored strands, chocolate hair with warm undertones is another go-to for the fall time.

Quilenderino describes the trend as “rich, deep, and warm browns with lots of depth and shine.”

Feeling an endless summer? Rez says that many will be rocking their sun-drenched, naturally-lightened hair hues through the fall months.

“Imagine being in Bora Bora for the summer living your best life in the waters under the sun. You visit the islands going in with the lightest brown hair, and come back in the fall with ribbon-like blonde highlights that gradually get lighter as they travel down your lengths,” says Rez. “‘Bora bora bronde’ is the ultimate marriage of browns, dark blondes and lightest blonde that looks contrasted and melted.” And spoiler: you don’t have to travel to the island to achieve the look.