Experts Predict the Top 8 Hair Color Trends for Fall 2021

You don't have to get rid of warmth simply because the seasons are changing. Embrace it with a honeyed caramel bronde, and adjust the lightness or darkness of the highlights according to your natural hair color. "Caramel highlights work for all skin tones and are a great way to brighten up the complexion," says Guy Tang, celebrity hairstylist and creator of Guy Tang Mydentity. "Plus, a chunky balayage is a great way to change up your look without having to revisit the salon every few weeks."

A mahogany merlot is right in line with autumn hues, making it the perfect complement to foliage, sweaters, and boots. "Mahogany merlot will be a hot trend for this fall," predicts Laura Gibson, professional colorist  and RUSK Artistic Director. "It's perfect for anyone looking to see more tonality and warmth on darker base colors." Tang adds that reddish hues are a great fall option for olive skin tones because the contrast enhances the rich color.

Brighter than auburn hair but more wearable than red, this rich color features a warm base of yellow gold and orange shades that suits practically every skin tone. "Soft cinnamon copper will be the perfect color this fall for fair skin tones with green eyes," notes Gibson. "The warm tones really make green eyes pop whilst the copper will bring a bit more color to the skin, defining facial features."

For existing brunettes, this is arguably the ultimate low-maintenance fall hair color. "Bronde blends are a great option for anyone looking to add some dimension and movement into their brunette mane," says Gibson. "You can ask your stylist for a bronde balayage to achieve this look. To maintain the color at home, it's important to use a color-depositing conditioner to keep the integrity of the hue."

While summer months often see lighter colors, autumn is the best time to experiment with deeper tones. "Dark chocolate will be the perfect shade for brunettes with medium-dark skin tones this fall," says Gibson. "There's something extremely sexy and exotic about shiny, deep chocolate brunettes. Make sure to ask your stylist for a dark chocolate gloss to enhance shine on this deep color." You can also maintain richness with an at-home gloss or toner.

If you want to add a bit more light and dimension to a dark, solid shade, ask your stylist to inject some mauve highlights. "Brunettes tend to have a difficult time switching up their look. This mauve mushroom color by #mydentifier Kim Pham is a great way to level up brunette hair without straying too far from your natural color," says Tang. 

Consider this hazy rose the moody, sexy version of the bright summer pink we've been seeing everywhere. Although you can go with a single process all over, for platinum blondes looking to have a little more fun, Gibson recommends trying a dusty rose shadow root. 

Mushroom tones are a perennial fall classic, and it's not hard to see why. This multi-dimensional shade gives off the same earthy-neutral brown as a Portobello mushroom, hence the name. "It keeps the hair healthy versus over-lightening, which can result in more damage," adds Gibson. To achieve this look, start with an ashy brown base and add dimension with beige blonde lowlights.