Looking for amazing fall hair colours for Black women? Autumn (or fall) is finally upon us! And as the seasons change and we transition from summer to winter, we've started to look for beautiful hair colour inspiration.
The change of the season is often the perfect opportunity to make a change yourself — out with the old, in with the new, as some would say.
So if you’re thinking about changing up your look, keep scrolling to see which fall hair colours for black women made our list!
Jewel Tones
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Experimental, trendy and perfect for making a statement, jewel-tones can make your hair pop during fall. When we talk about jewel tones we mean richly saturated hues like sapphire blue, ruby red, amethyst purple, and emerald green.
But be warned these hues are not for the faint of heart!
Editor’s tip: Make sure to use a sulphate-free shampoo with your lovely fall hair colours as this will ensure that your colour doesn’t fade as quickly. Swish and Swirl our sulphate-free shampoo and silicone-free conditioner are a great colour-safe combo.
Icy Blonde
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Icy blonde hues can look modern and fresh for autumn. We love the brightness of this hair colour for fall as well as they way it beautifully can contrast tanned and darker skin complexions.
Proud Pink
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In search for a look that’s bold and bright? Nothing says statement like a proud pink hair colour. We look this look on short hair but that doesn't mean that longer lengths can’t tap into this trend too.
Cinnamon Coils
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This look is giving pumpkin spice latte but a little more adventurous. Inspired by cinnamon tones and autumnal treats, it’s the perfect colour for cute curls and coils this fall.
Fuchsia Frenzy
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This is another hair colour for black women that isn’t for wallflowers. This look is all about fun fuchsia and is favourite for those who love jewel and gem tones.
Pretty Pastels
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Pink hair doesn’t always have to be saturated tones, we love this pretty pastel pink matched with this slightly androgynous fade.
Spicy Paprika
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Warm hues on the red spectrum are a great update for lovers of wine coloured hues such as burgundy and dark cherries. This spicy paprika-inspired look perfectly shows off any definition in your coils an curls.
Snow White
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In 2024, Snow White isn’t a demure princess, she’s a bold baddie. Want to nail this look? Then it’s all about confidence. Rock this white hue with your biggest or boldest jewellery and step into fall with style.
Brown
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A tried-and-tested fall favourite. You can’t go wrong with brown. It’s one of those timeless colours that can work with any skin tone and any outfit. For a more natural look, you can alter the colour of the base of your hair — consider a warm brown or chocolate brown with light brown ends.
Editor's tip: Keep your coloured hair moisturised and banish breakage with Sheen, our moisturising hair spray. It has a simple natural formula moisturises and revives frizzy, curly and Afro hair without leaving build up.
Red
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During fall and winter, shades of red are incredibly popular. Deep shades like burgundy, dark red, merlot or anything wine-coloured will look great. You can add a bit of vibrance or flair to the look by opting for highlights, giving a great contrast between the red and the other colour. Lastly, red is a great choice that complements a good deal of skin tones!
Pumpkin Spice Latte
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A mix of golden highlights and copper midlights using your natural hair colour as the background, this colour is almost representative of fall and — because the tones are fairly neutral — will go with any potential look. If you like, you can shift your base to a more bold colour to get the gold to pop.
Editor's tip: Make styling easy and make your curls pop with Smooth, our moisturising hair cream. It's also great as a leave-in conditioner, provides maximum moisture for easy manipulation of the hair and closes hair cuticles to retain maximum moisture.
Honey Hues
While there are more platinum shades during the summer, blonde hues do start to come out during the fall. Bright honey tones that shine and sparkle find their place amongst the oranges, yellows, reds and browns of fall.
Black
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Another timeless colour, black is bold, dramatic and full of character. Transitioning to black during the cooler months will help prevent fading due to sun exposure, so it’s a good idea and worthy of being one of the best fall hair colours for black women.
Black-Brown Mix
If black is a little too dramatic (or daunting) for you, a black-brown mix is a suitable alternative that’s ideal for several skin tones. Think black and dark brown, mahogany, dark coffee, dark chocolate — there are so many variations!
Editor's tip: Experimenting with colourful braids? Don't forget to give your hair clean and moisturised with the Braid Care Set. It's the perfect way to give your hair TLC while rocking your protective hairstyle.
Steel Grey/Platinum
Make your transition to grey a little more subtle by adding dark grey highlights to a black and grey base. It’s a sophisticated, cool look that will be perfect for the fall and winter months. Who says grey can’t be awesome?
Sun-kissed Hues
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With the pandemic making it difficult for many to get their hair done, expect to see a lot of sun-kissed, blended and 'lived-in' colours this fall. These tones are low maintenance but still have plenty of detail.
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