Curl it in soft waves or even a messy blow out to display the highlight placement. This is to the girls who are fond of low maintenance hair but still wish to have the compliments pouring in.
Ash Brunette Balayage Graphite-Toned
This is a cold yet realistic appearance. It begins with a charcoal brunette base that has been flawlessly balayaged to silvery ash highlights a combination of grayscale depth that is much more luxurious than the standard cool-toned mix. It has a wintry feel to it, but it is just right in the fall, like cashmere and black boots. The contrasting color gives an effect of natural movement particularly when it is done in those loose, polished waves.
To maintain those silver tones crisp, it will need a bit of maintenance, particularly in the case of dark roots. I would suggest using the Amika Bust Your Brass purple mask once a week to combat any dullness and keep that cool tone edge.
I adore this type of color since it does not shout to be heard, it speaks luxury. It is crazy good with neutral wardrobes and soft or sculpted makeup. It also comes out very pretty, which makes it more practical than you would imagine.
In case you have been admiring the trend of cool brunettes on social but are in need of something more sophisticated than punk, this style will suit the description.
Traditional Glossy Cocoa
It has something classic about this dark, neutral brown color that I tend to revisit every fall. The color here is just in that chocolate-latte spectrum: not too red, not too ashy. It is easy, of course, but it is the gloss that counts. The finish is clean, polished and quietly strong with soft waves styled into smooth undulations. Consider the expensive brunette with less salon visits.
This appearance does not ask to be highlighted or decorated with ribbons. It is based on richness and therefore care is all about glossing treatments. I am addicted to the dpHUE Gloss+ Dark Brown to give me that salon shine between visits. It color-deposits but it is discreet.
I used to wear this color in a transitional period when I had to feel anchored. A strong brunette color has a certain air of confidence and equilibrium about it like a flawless black turtleneck, it is simply right.
For anyone craving calm luxury and hair that looks like it’s been brushed a hundred times (in the best way), this is the one.
Sleek Pony Platinum Frost Panels
This is to the daring girls,–in earnest. The drama I don t need this fall is a super slick, high pony with platinum gray-blonde panels over an espresso brunette base. It is providing runway-downtown vibe. The contrast is intense and the platinum position pulls the eye where you want it to be. It is not a conventional brunette style, and this is why it is good.
Here you will want to invest in maintenance. Toning shampoos (like Redken Color Extend Blondage) are essential, and I’d also recommend a bond-building mask weekly—Olaplex No. 3 is still the gold standard.
I spotted a variation of this style on a girl at NYFW last year and it has been haunting me ever since, in a good way. It just feels good to have a sleek structure and a bold color blocking that makes your entire presence more sharp.
When you need a hair color trend that is modern, controlled, but never boring, this is where brunette gets a power upgrade.
Warm Brunette Crimson-Washed
We are talking warm now, but not in the expected manner. This hairstyle combines dark brunette roots and bright copper and crimson washes, which are done in a manner that makes the hair appear alive. It has a very autumnal romance in it–the fiery notes come out like the leaves in the wind. And what I love best? The bottom and face frame concentrate the red to leave the root structure deep and grounded.
Tones based on red can bleed out quickly, so you want color-safe everything. I am sworn to the Davines Alchemic Copper shampoo to maintain the vibrancy without being over saturated. Cold rinsing does not harm as well.
It is as though this is the color you would pick when you are in your bold age. This shade has confidence. It appears unnatural with brown eyes and crazy pops gold jewelry.
In case you have been toying with the idea of wearing warm colors but are looking to make a fall statement, this is the glow-up you require.
Cinnamon Brunette Subtle Red Underlights
Okay- underlights are back, but this time they are subtle, layered and can be worn. This appearance provides you with a light brown foundation and warm cinnamon lowlights and a hint of dulled red at the bottom. You can hardly see it until it is illuminated or the hair is moved- something like a secret you know about. And isn t that sort of sexy?
The best thing is that this is low-key. You do not have to touch up the roots so frequently and the red color blends well with the brunette. To take care of it, I would have a color-protecting conditioner on rotation, I would recommend the Virtue Recovery Conditioner to keep it soft but structured.
I myself did a similar thing last fall when I was not able to do full color. It provided me with that seasonal change without scaring my stylist, or my bank account.
So in case you want only a hint of seasonal energy and not a full-on ginger, this duo ticks all the boxes.
Decadent Chestnut Layers on Autumn Volume
The style is full of fall vibes, with layers that are flowing and airy, and a warm chestnut brunette color that reminds of stepping on fallen leaves in tall boots. It is all about body, and is curtain-like in its layering, lifting around the face, and floating at the ends. The best part about this style is that it is both casual and glamorous at the same time, it is natural, but at the same time, it is so much more.
