Fall Hair Color Forecast: Trending Tones for September
When the first leaves start to fall in Old Town Alexandria, beauty shifts right alongside the season. Just as we trade linen dresses for cozy knits and iced lattes for spiced chai, hair color takes on new depth and dimension. This fall, it’s all about richness, warmth, and a touch of playful surprise.
At Salon deZEN, our stylists see color not just as a shade, but as a story. Here are the tones defining fall 2025—and how we’re translating them behind the chair.
1. Spiced Auburn
This shade is everywhere this season—on the runways, in your Instagram feed, and now in the salon chair. Picture cinnamon and copper swirling together in the September light. It’s bold enough to turn heads, but still soft and wearable. Our stylists love it for anyone wanting a touch of drama that still feels timeless.
2. Golden Bronze Balayage
Balayage isn’t going anywhere, but for fall it’s warming up. Golden bronze tones give summer blondes a softer landing, hand-painted to catch the light and add glow without overwhelming brightness. “It’s like honey drizzled over sunlight,” says one of our colorists Martha. Low-maintenance yet luminous, this is the ultimate seasonal refresh.
3. Chestnut with Espresso Lowlights
For brunettes, the mood is moody—in the best way. A chestnut base deepened with espresso lowlights creates glossy richness and movement. It’s the kind of shade that pairs perfectly with cozy sweaters and crisp Alexandria mornings. This layered brunette is proof that dark doesn’t have to mean flat.
4. Honeyed Blondes
Summer’s icy blondes are melting into something warmer. Honeyed blonde tones flatter all complexions and add that golden glow that feels right at home in fall light. At Salon deZEN, we love this transition for clients who want to stay blonde but embrace the season with softness and warmth.
5. Mushroom Brown
Cool, earthy, and endlessly chic, mushroom brown is one of fall’s most versatile shades. Think taupe, mocha, and ash blending together into a neutral that feels as effortless as your favorite cashmere sweater. Understated yet dimensional, it’s the go-to for clients who want something modern and polished without leaning too warm.
6. Dark Cherry with Cotton Candy Accents
Of course, fall color isn’t only about subtlety. For those craving fun and drama, deep cherry shades paired with cotton candy pink highlights are stealing the spotlight. The contrast is bold, sweet, and completely unique. “It’s proof that seasonal color can be playful as well as polished,” says Elise. This two-tone dream is perfect for anyone ready to stand out.
The deZEN Perspective
Fall is about layering—your clothes, your routines, your mindset. Hair color should be no different. Whether you’re drawn to the fiery warmth of auburn, the understated elegance of mushroom brown, or the whimsical edge of cherry-and-pink, our stylists at Salon deZEN in Alexandria are here to translate the season’s biggest trends into a look that feels entirely your own.
Change is in the air. Why not let your hair tell the story?
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