Overview

• Stylists say rooted or recession blonde remains the go-to low-maintenance option, using subtle root melting and babylights to soften grow-out lines.
• Colorists report a pivot from copper to deeper red tones, with bordeaux, burgundy and cherry-inflected shades positioned as the leading fall reds.
• High-shine is nonnegotiable this season, with pros recommending in-salon or at-home gloss treatments plus color-safe care to preserve saturation.
• Blonde direction leans refined and nostalgic, including ’90s nude and silk-gloss tones, while brunettes trend darker with gothic espresso and noir satin finishes.
• Pros highlight dimensional techniques—golden ribbons, modern dark-to-light blends and warm “cider lights” balayage—with recent celebrity shifts, like Bella Hadid’s ethereal blonde, reinforcing the mood.