As the seasons shift, so do our hair color cravings. Fall is always about cozy textures and richer palettes, but this year’s hair trends are taking it a step further — think luminous shine, luxury tones and effortless finishes. From dimensional blondes to moody hues, the spotlight for Fall 2025 is all about glass-like shine that elevates any shade.
Luxury Blonde
Blonde is never just blonde anymore. This season, the trend leans into high-end, refined blondes with soft dimension. Gone are the brassy, one-note shades. Instead, stylists are creating blends that feel natural, lived-in and ultra-luxurious. Think buttery champagne, creamy beige and icy ribbons layered with depth. Perfect for clients who want blonde that feels elevated without screaming “high maintenance.”
Dimensional Depth
Dimension is everything this fall. Whether you’re brunette, blonde or red, the key is to let light and shadow play together. Subtle balayage, face-framing brightness and lowlight weaving give hair a sense of movement and richness. The goal isn’t high-contrast highlights but rather a multi-tonal effect that feels both soft and striking.
Effortless Hair Color
There’s a big shift toward hair color that looks chic but effortless — almost like you woke up with it. This means blurred root melts, soft transitions and shades that grow out gracefully. It’s low-maintenance luxury at its finest. Clients want hair that works with their lifestyle while still feeling polished.
Moody Tones
Fall wouldn’t be fall without deeper hues, and this year’s moody tones are bolder than ever. Espresso brunettes, rich mahoganies, smoky coppers and even inky blacks are making a comeback. These shades bring drama, shine, and sophistication, perfect for when the air turns crisp and the wardrobe shifts darker.
Glass Hair: The Biggest Trend
Above all, the biggest trend of the season is shine. Stylists are calling it glass hair — that reflective, silky, liquid finish that makes any color pop. It’s not just about the shade you choose, but how healthy, smooth, and radiant your hair looks under the light.
Here are some top products to achieve glass hair:
- Oribe Mirror Rinse – a luxe, shine-boosting treatment that transforms dull strands.
- Aveda Miraculous Oil – deeply nourishing for softness and light-reflective gloss.
- Bumble and bumble Styling Oil – a lightweight oil that tames frizz and enhances brilliance.
Styling tip: Apply a few drops of oil to damp hair before blow-drying, then finish with a touch on the ends for that extra sleek, polished look.
This fall, whether you’re going blonde, brunette or somewhere in between, the real focus is dimension and shine. Hair that looks healthy, effortless and radiant will always be in style, but this season, we’re chasing that glass-like glow.
Kali B. is an advanced designer at our Cedar Cliff salon and has been with Cole’s since August 2015. You can book an appointment with her here and find her on Instagram @hair_by_kali.
