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40 Fabulous Fall Hair Colors Trending for Autumn 2023

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When summer cools off and you can finally feel that crisp fall chill in the air, it's about that time for a style refresh. From adding layers like cozy coats to incorporating warm colors reminiscent of the changing leaves, there are plenty of opportunities to switch things up with your wardrobe! You can also apply the same thinking to your hair color. Just ask Ree—she often updates her locks as the seasons change, her stylist Amber Southern says. And so should you!

Whether you fancy blonde, brunette, black, or red hair colors, there's a fall hair color idea here to inspire a makeover for your mane feature. Simply going to your stylist and requesting a fall take on your favorite hair color is never the best idea. Instead, you should do your research and bring your stylist examples of what you want. That way, there's less room for error in the hair transformation process.

If you're unsure which shade you want to embrace, or you simply don't know where to look for more hair inspiration, we've got you covered. Ahead, you'll find tons of examples of autumn-friendly shades like inky black, cool ash blonde, and roasted chestnut. And remember this: Any color can be tailored to your skin tone and hair type. With that in mind, save your favorite fall hair color ideas ahead and bring them to your stylist for a customized take on the shade. Then after you've got that coveted color, make sure it lasts by incorporating things like hair masks and silk pillowcases into your haircare routine.

1

Toffee Highlights

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Halle Berry's warm hair color reminds us of fall's changing leaves, a crackling fire, a warm cup of hot cocoa, and more. Suffice it to say, it's a top-notch fall hair color idea.

2

Blonde Babylights

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If you're a natural brunette looking to subtly lighten things up for the new season, just take a look at Jennifer Aniston's locks. Here, she's perfected the dirty blonde hue by keeping a darker base and enhancing it with face-framing highlights.

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3

Autumn Ombré

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Talk about the perfect transition color! Jennifer Garner's subtle brunette ombré shows off a hint of a summer spent in the sun while still looking totally appropriate for fall. Here's a pro tip to achieve this look: Ask your stylist to paint your hair instead of using foils.

4

Black Onyx

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You can never go wrong with dark hair in the cooler months! Mila Kunis is keeping it simple with a glossy, dark shade with ever-so-slightly lighter highlights. The subtle change brings dimension to the otherwise solid color.

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5

Rosy Copper

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This soft, delicate shade leans towards pink on the color wheel, making it the perfect way to ease into red. As for Jessica Chastain, it perfectly compliments her fair complexion, don't you think?

6

Inky Black

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Zoë Kravitz's dark pixie cut is another mane attraction. The rich, inky shade is an autumnal statement in and of itself.

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7

Soft Auburn

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Auburn hair is made for autumn! This stunning shade on Kate Mara features richly colored roots that fade into a softer, more subdued tone.

8

Golden Wheat

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Love the idea of blonde for fall but hoping for a warmer finish to your look? Copying Laura Dern's golden-wheat mane will serve you well.

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Chestnut Fade

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Give your dark strands an autumn upgrade with a subtle ombré style like Regina Hall's. The touch of caramel on the ends gives the look of grown-out summer color.

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Golden Copper

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Let Sarah Drew be your ultimate light red hair inspiration. Her golden-copper hair is richer than your typical strawberry blonde, but not quite full-fledged copper either.

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11

Merlot Undertones

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It looks like red will be all the rage again this fall! But if you're not quite ready to fully embrace that bold color, follow Kerry Washington's lead and go for a few burgundy highlights. They work well with darker hair and in the right light, add just enough fun flair.

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Subtle Butter-Blonde Fade

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We can always count on Cameron Diaz for our blonde hair inspiration. Maintaining the natural look can be difficult, but she nails it with this expertly painted honey hue. This fall, you'll want to make sure your highlights are blended just right to achieve this shining shade.

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13

Espresso Brown

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A deep espresso hair color is a timeless classic. Here, Meghan Markle embraces the simple beauty of espresso with added warm pieces. This rich shade is flattering for many eye colors and skin tones.

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Warm Sandy Blonde

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The "root melt" is a popular choice in the fall, when many people transition from brighter blondes to brunette shades. Seen here on Blake Lively, it features a darker top and lighter ends. Bronze up your own blonde hair by adding warm highs and lows to your base color.

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15

Hot and Cold Ombré

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This ombré is so seamless it's almost hard to believe. It also features the perfect fall palette, ranging from warm chestnut brunette to cooler icy blonde. Ashley Benson flaunted her 'do in a ponytail to really show off the stunning transition.

16

Honey Highlights

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Strategically placed highlights can do so much for a cut! Just look at Jennifer Hudson's sleek, lightened bob. The honey tone adds so much warmth, making it an inviting shade for the cooler months ahead.

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17

Auburn Fade

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Talk about a '70s dream! Drew Barrymore is looking as groovy as ever with this easy to maintain brunette-to-blonde fade.

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Pale Ash Blonde

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Reese Witherspoon is a blonde beauty through and through. Here, she pairs her pale ash upper layers with light auburn lowlights for a dimensional autumn-ready look.

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Ash Blonde

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As the temperatures begin to drop, you may want to opt for a cooler hair color to follow suit. Here, Katherine Heigl shows how its done by starting with a cool, ashy base and layering it with icy blonde highlights.

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Toffee Tendrils

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Leave it to Shailene Woodley to inspire us all to ditch lighter locks in favor of a dimensional darker hue. Here, she pairs milk chocolate roots and mids with creamy, caramel-colored ends for a seriously sweet look.

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Rebecca Norris is a full-time freelance writer living in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Over the past 10+ years, she’s heavily covered a range of lifestyle topics, including travel, home, beauty, style, wellness, and celebrity news. She is a graduate of George Mason University, where she earned a B.A. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism. When she's not writing, she can be found strolling with her Jack-Chi, Cash, sipping iced matcha lattes, indulging in delicious cuisine, perusing farmer’s markets and antique sales, collecting colored glass, getting lost within the pages of a book, and exploring new bucket-list cities.

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