Fall 2009 Hair Color Trends
Hair colors for Fall are usually a little darker, a lot more natural and in tune with the changing colors of the season. This Fall is a huge exception! Instead of subtle highlights, deep lowlights or hints of auburn, this Fall’s hair colors are going all or nothing.
Bold, no-holds-barred colors are what we’re seeing on celebrities, models and our trendiest friends. In a reflection of what’s popular in Fall fashion, it’s all about being strong and standing out in a crowd.
Platinum
Typically, blondes go a shade darker in the Fall. Come about September, they make an appointment with their stylist to get the routine ‘Fall lowlights’. As we’ve seen with Fall fashion (pastel colors, cocktail dresses, one-shoulder tops), we’re no longer depending on the seasons to dictate our fashion or beauty routines. This Fall, blondes (and non-blondes) are going even lighter than they did over the Summer by going platinum or as close to it as they feel comfortable. Of course, Elisha Cuthbert has worn her platinum do through the Fall and Winter before. It’s all of us who are just catching up!
Bright Red
Usually, the Fall redhead takes on an auburn tint that blends with the changing leaves of the season. This Fall, red hair color is bold, sassy and attention grabbing. Think Joan from ‘Mad Men’ or Donna from ‘That 70′s Show’. The hottest color this Fall is RED–that natural bold orange red if you can get it.
Dark Brown
In previous seasons, the usual Fall tradition is to add lowlights in auburn or a slightly darker brown. As with the above colors, brunettes this Fall are going extreme. The most popular hair color for brunettes is an all-over chestnut or a deep brown that’s almost black. Kim Kardashian (who was blonde for all of about 2 weeks) just went back to a deep, dark brown.
Raven Black
If you have naturally dark hair, take it even darker this Fall by dyeing your hair raven black. It’s all about extremes, after all! Even Agnyess Deyn abandoned her iconic platinum for a deep (almost black) mahogany this Fall.
The Ultimate Extreme
Looking for something completely different? Go with the ultimate extreme! If you’re naturally a brunette, go platinum. If you’re naturally blonde, go dark brown. Like fashion, your hair color this season is meant to reflect your strength as a woman, your ability to try new things and your fearlessness in the face of traditional conventions.
Your thoughts?
I’m pretty in between on this one. Last Fall, I went pretty dark for the first time ever (I’ve always been blonde). Every time I looked in the mirror, I saw a stranger staring back at me. I’ve–just now–gotten back to a blonde that I’m happy with. I’m so relieved to be back to a color that feels natural for me, I’m thrilled to stay away from lowlights this Fall. That being said, I probably won’t be going platinum any time soon.
What do you think? Are you going to try something more dramatic this Fall?
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October 22nd, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Exciting! It’s money savvy too, since full color costs less than full on highlights. I think I’ll be trying out bright red…
October 23rd, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Good point!
October 25th, 2009 at 2:57 am
I’m to scared to change my hair color and not like it or damage my hair. I’ve got to take the plunge at some point though… Can you post a picture of what you look like with blonde and dark? I’d like to see :]
October 29th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I’ve been bright red before and I’m tempted to do it again. I’m an auburn brown right now, so it wouldn’t be that scary. I’ll definitely go to a salon though. I play with box dyes for a subtle change, but I would only trust my colourist for something that dramatic. I also had a crazy hair dye experience (fiasco) in Seoul, Korea which left me in tears, but also showed me that I could pull off dark (black) hair, even though I was a strawberry blond at the time. I think anyone can sport a dramatic colour. You just need the right attitude!