Hair Colors for Autumn Seasons

The Autumn season is characterized by warm, earthy, and muted tones. Natural hair colors for Autumns range from warm, muted dark blondes to deep, rich browns with golden or red undertones. These colors compliment the soft, earthy and warm appearance of autumns. .

This article will explore the most common natural hair colors as well as the best hair colors for autumn seasons - Soft Autumn, True Autumn and Deep Autumn.

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Natural Hair Colors for Autumn Seasons

1. Soft Autumn

Soft Autumn hair is usually not too light and not too dark (around a level 5-8), with soft, warm undertones. Common natural shades include light to medium golden or ash browns and dark, muted blondes with a warm or slightly golden glow. The main keyword here is soft and muted. The hair color is usually not too much darker than the skintone.

Typical Natural Hair Colors:

• Soft Golden Brown (Levels 5-6)

• Muted Golden Dark Blonde (Levels 7-8)

• Light Golden Brown (Levels 6-7)

  
  

2. True Autumn

True Autumns typically have hair with rich warm undertones, ranging from golden brown to chestnut or chocolate brown. Red and auburn undertones are common, giving their hair a natural warmth and richness.

Typical Natural Hair Colors:

• Chestnut Brown (Levels 3-5)

• Chocolate Brown (Levels 3-5)

• Mahogany (Levels 4-5)

• Warm Golden Brown (Levels 4-6)

• Deep Auburn (Levels 4-6)

  
  

3. Deep Autumn

Deep Autumns have the richest and darkest hair tones of the Autumn family, often with deep brown or black hair that carries warm, golden, or red undertones.

Typical Natural Hair Colors:

• Black-Brown with Warm Undertones (Level 1-2)

• Espresso Brown (Levels 2-4)

• Deep Golden Brown (Levels 3-4)

• Chocolate Brown (Levels 3-4)

Dyeing Your Hair as an Autumn

If you wish to dye your hair, stay within 1-2 levels of your natural color and focus on adding warmth and depth. Autumn hair colors should have golden, copper, or caramel undertones while avoiding tones that are too cool, ashy, or overly bright.

1. Hair Colors for Soft Autumn

Suggested Hair Colors:

• Light Golden Brown (Level 5-6)

• Caramel Brown (Level 6-7)

• Soft Caramel Blonde (Level 7-8)

• Balayage: Soft golden or caramel highlights a level or two above the base can look amazing on Soft Autumns and add a sunny glow.

Hair Color Products for Soft Autumn:

• Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Créme in 63 (Light Golden Brown) or 53 (Medium Golden Brown)

• L'Oréal Paris Excellence Crème in 6.3 (Natural Light Golden Blonde)

• Wella Koleston Perfect in 6/73 (Dark Blonde Gold)

• Casting Creme Gloss 680 (Choco Moccachino)

• Garnier Nutrisse in 7.3 (Caramel Blonde)

• Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Créme in 70 (Dark Natural Blonde) or 73 (Dark Golden Blonde)

• Casting Creme Gloss 700 (Blonde)

Avoid: Overly cool tones, platinum blondes, or anything too dark and stark (like jet black), as it can overwhelm your muted Autumn look.

Stick to colors that are not too dark nor too light (around a level 5-8) with subtle hints of gold. Look for keywords like "golden", "caramel", "natural" and letters like N (for natural) and G (for gold).

2. Hair Colors for True Autumn

Suggested Hair Colors:

• Rich Chocolate Brown (Level 3-5 )

• Rich Copper or Auburn (Level 5-6)

• Warm Golden Brown (Level 4-6)

• Balayage: Warm honey or golden highlights can add dimension and a sun-kissed look.

Hair Color Products for True Autumn:

• Casting Creme Gloss 454 (Chocolate Brownie)

• Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Créme in 415 (Soft Mahogany Dark Brown)

• L'Oréal Paris Excellence Crème in 5.3 (Golden Brown) or 4.01 (Tempting Brunette)

• Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Créme in 53 (Medium Golden Brown) or 434 (Deep Chestnut Brown)

• Casting Creme Gloss 535 (Chocolate)

• Casting Creme Gloss 554 (Spicy Chocolate)

• Garnier Nutrisse in 6.34 (Golden Copper Brown)

Avoid: Cool tones like ash blonde, platinum blonde, cool black or ash brown.

Look for kewords like "golden", "chocolate", "mahogany", "copper" and "reddish" which are usually marked with G for gold or R for red, for example, 4G.

3. Hair Colors for Deep Autumn

Suggested Hair Colors:

• Black-Brown with Warm Undertones (Level 2-3)

• Deep Golden Brown (Level 3-4)

• Dark Auburn or Mahogany (Level 3-4)

• Balayage: Golden caramel highlights for subtle contrast.

Hair Color Products for Deep Autumn:

• Casting Creme Gloss 200 (Ebony Brown)

• Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Créme in 33 (Darkest Golden Brown) or 20 (Soft Black)

• Casting Creme Gloss 323 (Dark Chocolate)

• Casting Creme Gloss 300 (Dark Brown)

• Garnier Nutrisse in 4.15 (Iced Coffee Brown)

• Schwarzkopf Keratin Color in 4.5 (Auburn Brown)

• Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Créme in 40 (Dark Brown) or 43 (Dark Golden Brown)

• L'Òréal Paris Excellence Créme 4.02 (Tempting Brunette)

  
  
  
  

Avoid: Platinum or ash tones, as well as overly vivid reds, which can clash with your natural depth and warmth. Stay away from colors that are 1-2 levels above your natural hair color since they will take away the depth you need.

Look for keywords like "rich", "deep", "dark", and letters like N (for natural).

By understanding your Autumn sub-season and choosing colors that enhance your natural warmth, you can create a harmonious look that complements your skin tone, eyes, and features. Focus on rich, warm tones that reflect the earthy beauty of the Autumn season.