If you’re craving something new but want it to feel like you, this one wraps you up like a soft scarf.
Mid-Length Auburn Glow with Vintage Bounce
This red color of hair is the perfect balance between wearable and wow. It is soft, defined curls and that middle-parted framing that provides movement but is not high-maintenance. The color is a bit toward classic auburn–earthy, but rich, not coppery. This mid-length style is perfect on blue eyes and fair skin and reflects the light wonderfully in the autumn sun and is just below the shoulders in a soft cascade.
This texture and length combination is a fan of a flexible-hold mousse- give the Moroccanoil Curl Control Mousse a go. And to make sure those reds stay true and punchy I always suggest cold water rinses and sulfate free shampoos such as Pureology Hydrate Sheer. A simple gloss touch up every six weeks can go a long way.
This is the kind of hair that makes you feel like you’re in your own indie film—sweater weather, candles burning, maybe a slow Sunday at the farmers market. It is the understated form of glam and truthfully, there are times when that is what fall needs.
If you’re feeling unsure about red, this shade whispers instead of shouts. Cozy, not chaotic.
Strawberry Spice Layers with Curtain Bangs
Here is a more subtle and warmer version of the fall red hair color on brunettes a long face-framing hair with strawberry-caramel color, light layers and soft curtain bangs. This style adds a natural flow and is a dream on thick hair. The atmosphere is casual and young, but with some form to maintain the feeling of being smooth. I adore the way the curtain bangs merge with the long waves and smooth all the facial forms.
To maintain, dry texture sprays such as IGK Beach Club are ideal to maintain those curtain bangs fluffy without being frizzy. A weekly hydration mask is also a must—I recommend Briogeo’s Don’t Despair, Repair! for moisture without weight.
It is this sort of appearance that makes a lovely photograph in that golden autumn light. It is colorful enough to make a statement, but not dramatic enough to be too much as a first-time redhead. I had a variation of this last Thanksgiving and it was amazing with emerald green and bronze shadow.
If you’re not ready for fire-red but want that fall spice vibe, start here.
Classic Pumpkin Cream Rolls with Luxe Volume
This style is the definition of the fall red hair color formulas in the most luxurious form. We are discussing huge, carved barrel curls in a silky orange-red hue that almost glows when under warm lights. There’s something retro and regal about this look—it’s giving “Old Hollywood at a pumpkin patch,” and I love that for us. The shade looks amazing on pale skin, particularly when you are in the mood to go dramatic with makeup or darker colors on your wardrobe.
It is a style that requires velcro rollers and time–but the payoff in volume is huge. I prefer Amika Blowout Spray as a staying power that does not make hair hard. And don t forget some dry shampoo at the roots so it stays lifted on day two.
I actually wore this style to a wedding last October and I felt like I was in an old school editorial. It held up through dancing, toasts, and cold-night humidity.
It is not your no-effort morning hair-but it is definitely your hair that everyone will be staring at.
Dimensional Cinnamon Balayage with Root Depth
This is a dreamy warm cinnamon and auburn balayage on the red hair color, with the darker roots and the glowing autumn highlights. The waves are broad and airy, and very much moving, with a natural finish. Ideal to anyone who wants to lighten their red to fall without that stark grow out line. Fantastic on brunettes who prefer to retain a little root depth, but play around with coppery warmth.
Color like this is built to grow out gracefully. I refresh the ends with Overtone Copper Conditioner every two weeks and root touch ups with a demi-permanent gloss every few months. And in case you are concerned about brassiness, a purple shampoo that is color-safe will be your best friend.
This is one of those concepts that makes red less intimidating–it is wearable, glowy and not too precious. I would definitely suggest it to you when you are in the camp of I want red, but not too red.
It’s cinnamon sugar meets soft autumn sky.
Precision Cut Sleek Scarlet Bob
And finally, but by no means the least one, this autumn bob is all about smooth lines and unquestionable confidence. The cut is above the shoulders and in a blunt, one-length finish. It is a clean, clear red, not too orange, not too plum, so it is versatile. It suits minimalists with a keen sense of style and looks amazing with cool and warm undertones.
This style thrives on shine. Apply a serum such as Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil and seal with a flat iron to give it a liquid-glass effect. I suggest color-protective shampoos that boost red coloration-Redken Color Extend Magnetics is a good option in this case.
The reason why this cut is a winner to me is because it feels clean, there is no hiding behind layers or waves. I had a similar bob two seasons ago and it provided me with that added advantage when I was going into a new job.
This isn’t a look for blending in. It’s a look for owning your lane.
