The best Autumn Winter Hair Trends for 2023-2024

As the nights draw in and we look ahead to the cooler months, we’ve definitely got autumn winter hair colours on our mind. We’re so ready to ditch the Barbie pink hair and sunshine blondes in favour of the colouring versatility that the upcoming seasons offer. From classic seasonal brunette tones to more trend-led vibrant creations, we can’t wait to delve into some of our favourite autumn winter 2023 hair trends that will keep you inspired well into 2024.

Autumn Hair Trends

Autumnal hair has so much to offer. Probably our favourite season, autumn hair colour encompasses everything from rich warm blondes through to much-loved auburn and copper hair colours, and almost everything in-between! Ready for some autumn hair inspo? Keep reading for the best trends to have on your radar this season.

Warm blonde highlights

Is there a more perfect transition from summer to autumn colour hair than warm blondes and brondes? Beautifully blended blonde highlights keep hair looking naturally sun-kissed, with that added toasty brunette warmth we love from autumnal hair colours. For the perfect autumn balayage hair, we say ‘go bronde or go home!’

Image: @audene_blunthairstudio using Kadus Professional

Pumpkin spice hair

Pumpkin spice and all things nice, this swear-by autumn colour is going nowhere. Keep it light with subtle copper tones for that soft autumn hair colour, or choose a deeper cinnamon tone to achieve a bolder, spicy auburn hair colour.

Image: @poppyevahair using ASP hair colour

Contrast hair colour

2023 has been the year of colour blocking. From bold half-and-half looks, to dip-dyes, to face-framing high contrast hair highlights, we’re loving the amount of creative colouring possibilities. Whether you choose natural tones or go bright with vivid tones, we’re all about that contrast hair colour placement.

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Purple balayage

The absolute best hair colour for dark autumn tones, we are floored by these stunning balayage purple looks. Perfect for clients who simply can’t part with crazy hair colours, this autumnal hair colour is bang on trend this season. It’s also a great option for those with lighter hair as you can tone things down with a softer lavender purple balayage. Remember to keep your refreshing hair colour masks in stock so clients can top up their vivid tones from home.

Image: @kennyhairartist using Wella Professionals

Caramel hair

Another oldie-but-goodie, caramel hair is still set to be everywhere this autumn. The rich, warm hues flatter all skin tones, so everyone can enjoy those deliciously sweet toffee tones. Seen on the likes of Jessica Alba, Beyoncé, and Jennifer Lopez, this really is autumn hair perfection.

Image: @benrussellsalon using Elgon hair colour

Winter Hair Trends

When it comes to hair colours for winter, you can’t beat a cooler tone. From winter blonde hair to deep dark brunettes, winter hair colours exude that sophisticated glamour that comes with the party season. Even better, these wintry tones will keep your clients going well into the new year. Read ahead to discover our top winter hair trends 2024.

White blonde hair

The ultimate blonde hair for winter. Taking ashy to a whole new level, blonde white hair is giving us the snowiest winter wonderland vibes. Keep it cool and icy or add a pop of contrasting colour to push the look to the extreme, we simply can’t get enough of these cool and crisp creations. Looking to achieve the ultimate lift? The new ASP System Blonde Charcoal Bleach delivers an unbeatable 10 levels of lift and neutralises warmth as it lightens for the purest blonde results.

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Blue-black hair

The opposite end of the spectrum, blue-black is set to be huge this season. The multi-dimensional tones give hair the glossiest finish – perfect for reflecting those Christmas lights! Enhance that mirror shine with a professional finishing spray: we love ghd shiny ever after to tame frizz while shrouding locks in glam gloss.

Image: @hair_by_megan97

Cold brew hair

For clients who like it dark, but don’t want to take the blue-black plunge, the cold brew look is deliciously tempting. Dark espresso tones meet neutral brown hair colour highlights to give clients that cool coffee look. It’s no wonder Wella Color Fresh Mask Cool Espresso is one of our best-selling shades!

Image: @hairbyreema

Face-framing highlights

Another great way to embrace the contrast hair trend, this winter hair style involves painting thick ribbons of colour around the face to accentuate your client’s features. Using a cool blonde hair colour is a great choice for adding a halo of glow to winter-dulled skin. This look also perfectly complements those on-trend ’90s-inspired styles that are everywhere right now – we’re talking curtain bangs, long layers, and supermodel popping curls.

Image: @jakenugent.hair using OSMO IKON

Cherry red hair

Move aside autumn auburns, we’re ready for a pop of cherry. These red-violet tones are giving mulled wine vibes so convincing we can almost smell the spices! Great for warm and cool skin tones alike, lustrous cherry red is the ideal winter hair colour for clients wanting to make a statement.

Image: @georgiahaverty using L’Oréal Professionnel

These are our favourite autumn winter hair colours, but what are yours? Drop some of your seasonal creations in the comments to keep the inspiration flowing! Looking for beauty inspo? Head over to our nail blog page where we share the hottest nail trends for autumn – perfect for complementing your client’s new autumn winter hair.