The coolest hair colors to show off this autumn 2026 From strawberry blonde and hazelnut beige to pink
Back-to-school season is just around the corner, if it hasn’t officially started already. And like any new beginning worth its salt, you always need something to make facing it all feel a little more exciting. A bolder-than-usual manicure, a drastic haircut, a new fragrance or, more simply, a new hair color. This autumn, it seems like everything is about warming up your lengths a little. The season’s shades are becoming warmer and deeper. Here are five colors to ask your trusted hair colorist for.
The coolest hair colors to show off this autumn 2026
Strawberry blonde
If you’re tired of your blonde but still can’t quite give it up, strawberry blonde is the solution you’re looking for. Add a warm, coppery, almost rosy touch to your usual 8.0 and you’re ready to walk among the yellowing trees with a coffee to go in hand, as if you were in an early-2000s American romantic comedy. It’s a look that changes you, but not too much, and that’s exactly its strength.
Cinnamon
If, on the other hand, you really want to warm up your hair, the cinnamon shade might be the right one. A warm, coppery light brown, without turning into the bright red we’ve already seen enough of. It’s the ultimate autumn color and pairs perfectly with skin that’s still slightly tanned.
Deep brunette
Let’s be honest: with Halloween (almost) around the corner, what better time to bring out your slightly vampiric, gothic side? Deep brunette is a brown so dark it almost looks black, glossy and intense, with minimal undertones. Perfect for anyone who wants to switch things up with their dark hair without completely transforming it.
Hazelnut beige
Hazelnut beige is a soft, silky light brown with a subtle warmth that recalls the toasted tones of hazelnut. Highlights can be concentrated only on the ends to add more brightness around the face, or you can opt for an all-over color for a fuller effect.
Pink
If you want to kick off September with a bang, I’d say a good pink is more than enough. It definitely won’t go unnoticed. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a bright color: it can be soft and almost sheer on naturally light hair, or more intense, depending on how much you want to dare. Like Adela.