Whether you love leaning into the breezy fall season with a maple-copper tint or prefer to follow in the footsteps of the Princess of Wales with a bright, summer-extending hue, autumn is the perfect time to update your signature hair colour. The best autumn hair colours all share one thing in common: from iced black tones that capture the cold months ahead to gleaming warm shades inspired by late-summer leaves, an autumn hair update should be rich, glossy, and full of saturation.
For blondes, brunettes, and everything in between, here are this season's trending hair colours for autumn, including '90s-inspired nude tones and cherry-laced shades for naturally dark locks.
5 Autumn Hair Colours For Late 2025 And Beyond
Silk Gloss Blonde
From Kate Middleton's new mushroom gold colour to whipped vanilla tones à la Sienna Miller, neutral blonde shades have been everywhere this summer, and they're not going anywhere yet.
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'Inspired by the "skin-silk minimalism" trend, this is blonde at its most refined,' says expert hairdresser Samantha Cusick. 'A creamy, almost translucent tone that catches the light beautifully. Best for fine or straight hair where shine is the focus, and flattering on light to medium skin tones.'
Ask your hairdresser for soft, micro-fine highlights toned with pearly beige or neutral champagne gloss for a reflective finish.
Gothic Espresso
Jenna Ortega, Margaret Qualley and Dua Lipa are the poster girls for this uber-chic, dark brunette trend. Effortlessly glossy, consider this rich hue an extension of last year's liquid hair trend. If healthy locks are your goal, look no further than this sleek, blackened tone.
'From the goth and grunge revival, this is brunette at its most dramatic,' says Cusick. 'Deep, inky espresso with violet or ash undertones that add cool depth. Gorgeous on cooler skin tones and striking on thick, straight hair.'
Ask your hairdresser for a single-process deep brunette with a violet or ash gloss or a root melt.
'90s Nude Blonde
With the bobs and blow-drys of the decade already trending for late 2025, we're no stranger to '90s hair trends. In turn, 0f course, we had to look to the decade for some statement colour inspiration.
'A throwback to pale satin lips and minimalism, this sandy, beige blonde feels nostalgic yet modern,' she says. 'Perfect for those who want something chic and understated. Works best on naturally light bases and compliments neutral skin tones.'
Ask your hairdresser for a sandy blonde balayage or highlights with a beige blonde toner, plus a soft, lived-in root for wearability.
Berry-Stained Brunette
If we had to define beauty in 2025 with a single colour, it would be Pinterest's 'cherry-coded' prediction. From juicy lips to modern hair hues, the shade has been making the rounds this year so far. Its mission for the rest of this year? A rich, red hair colour trend that truly sings autumn.
'This is a mix of two beauty influences: burgundy mascara and berry lips,' says Cusick. 'Dark brunette hair is woven with ribbons of mahogany, plum, or black cherry. Subtle in daylight, striking in evening light. Best for medium to dark natural bases and ideal on curls and waves.'
Ask your hairdresser for a deep brunette base infused with burgundy or berry-toned lowlights, plus a gloss refresh to maintain vibrancy.
Noir Satin
This mirror-shine charcoal shade couldn’t be more chic for the autumn season ahead, with its high-shine finish and rich, deep tones that look ultra-glossy on both sleek, straight lengths and tight curls alike.
'Think of it as black hair, but elevated. This look takes the satin-skin finish trend into hair, adding muted, refined shine,' she explains. 'It's great on darker skin tones or anyone wanting a bold, glossy, low-maintenance statement.'
Ask your hairdresser for a blackened brunette or a soft black base, finished with an acidic gloss for that satin-like polish.
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Katie Withington (she/her) is the Beauty Writer, at ELLE UK and Harper’s Bazaar. Working alongside the ELLE UK Beauty Team, she covers all things beauty for both print and digital, from finding backstage make-up trends at London Fashion Week and investigating buzzy skincare ingredients, to unzipping the beauty bags of Hailey Bieber and Margot Robbie. Prior to joining ELLE UK in 2022, Katie studied (BA) Fashion Journalism at London College of Fashion and has previously contributed to Red, Good Housekeeping and Prima.
