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?