12 Aug 6 Best Hair Colours for Autumn 2025
Fall 2025’s hair colours are anything but basic. Dive into a curated palette of earthy, light-catching hues inspired by South Surrey’s golden hour — smoked cinnamons, maple blondes, pomegranate glosses. Elegant, dimensional, and seasonally sublime. These are the tones turning heads from Crescent Beach to Morgan Creek.
Lush Earthy Hues Grounded in Fabulous Fall
South Surrey steps into its most romantic season. Autumn 2025 isn’t just a shift in weather — it’s a recalibration of mood, texture, and tone. And nowhere does that transformation shimmer more vividly than in hair colour.
This season, the palette has deepened. Gone are the flat, obvious auburns of autumns past. In their place: rich, grounded tones that echo the coastal stillness of Crescent Beach at dusk, the umber-tinted vineyards of Langley, the spice-toned knits lining the shelves of your favourite shops. Think: smoked cinnamon brunettes, soft maple blondes, pomegranate glosses, and bittersweet chestnuts — colours with soul and story.
It’s a season of rooted beauty. Of sophisticated shifts. Of tones that settle into the hair, rather than scream from it. The best hues for Fall 2025 aren’t seasonal gimmicks — they’re tonal investments. The kind of colours that complement your cashmere, enhance your complexion, and age like vintage wine.
At Fresh Hair Concepts, we’re seeing a gravitation toward multidimensional colour that moves — softly, slowly, luxuriously — with the changing light. Glossing is in. Harsh contrasts are out. Depth is the new drama.
Whether you’re wandering the Rosemary Heights trails under a canopy of coppery leaves or sipping a Syrah at Morgan’s, these hues are designed to complement the season and the woman wearing them.
So let’s dive in — into the earth-rich, light-catching, skin-loving shades that define this golden hour of hair.
1. Smoked Cinnamon Brunette
Like crushed clove stirred into bitter chocolate, this shade smoulders with understated spice. It’s brunette — but richer, deeper, a little mysterious. Smoked cinnamon flatters nearly every skin tone and brings out hazel and green eyes like a charm. Paired with a root melt and matte finish, it feels grounded and quietly glamorous.
I love using a demi-gloss to deepen the cinnamon tones without committing to full-on auburn. It fades like a whisper, never harsh. – Bonnie Dasrath
- Perfect For: Medium to dark brunettes wanting seasonal warmth
- Maintenance: 6–8 weeks with glossing to keep it rich
- Pairs With: Structured camel coats, bold brows, foggy White Rock mornings
2. Maple Butter Blonde
Like honey poured over oatmeal cashmere, this blonde is both warm and wearable. Its maple-golden base carries a soft, buttery glow that glistens in the low autumn light. It’s a tone that flatters without overwhelming — the kind of colour that belongs to sun-drenched walks, misty beach mornings, and slow brunches with sea salt on the air.
We usually gloss this tone every 8 weeks to keep it golden, not yellow. It loves root shadows for a grown-in vibe. – Ruth Narayan
- Perfect For: Natural dark blondes or light brunettes
- Maintenance: Medium — especially if glossed seasonally
- Pairs With: Muted blush makeup, tortoiseshell frames, beachy waves
3. Pomegranate Gloss
As if dipped in merlot and lit from within, pomegranate gloss brings a wine-stained richness to brunette hair. It doesn’t shout — it simmers, catching the light like the edge of a glass at golden hour. This is the seasonal update that’s quietly bold: low-maintenance, high-impact, and looks amazing with a glass of Syrah on a deck in White Rock.
I use this a lot for clients coming back from summer — it revives dull ends and adds colour without the full-service process. – Stephanie Sabourin
- Perfect For: Dark brunettes wanting soft tonal drama
- Maintenance: Very low — lasts 4–6 weeks and fades gracefully
- Pairs With: Gold hoops, deep lipstick, Morgan Creek wine nights
4. Bittersweet Chestnut
Bittersweet chestnut is the colour of late-season leaves clinging to tree limbs — dark, burnished, and quietly poetic. A blend of mahogany and cocoa, it has the elegance of well-worn leather and the warmth of clay. In sunlight, it gleams. In shadow, it deepens. This is brunette for women who mean business.
We build this with layers of a deep level 5 base and level 6 highlights with chestnut toner — it’s like adding dimension with every pass of the brush. – Marty Hunter
- Perfect For: Olive and medium skin tones
- Maintenance: Moderate — benefits from toning every 8 weeks
- Pairs With: Tailored coats, espresso nails, executive confidence
5. Toasted Hazenut Balayage
This toasted hazelnut is the hair version of a comfort latte — soft, warm, nutty. It’s the balayage that mimics the way summer sun kisses your strands before autumn sets in. Bright creamy almond tones melt into a deep brunette base, creating a toasted effect that feels effortless and quietly refined — like the best linen you own. And perfect for casual lunches at the Hazelmere Golf Course.
We apply this with hand-painted balayage and root blending, so it grows out like a dream. – Daniella Von-Arx
- Perfect For: Low-maintenance brunettes or dark blondes
- Maintenance: Low — works with natural grow-out
- Pairs With: Nude lips, beige knits, long lunches at Hazelmere
6. Burnt Sugar Copper
This copper doesn’t sparkle — it glows. With brown sugar roots and bronze undertones, burnt sugar copper feels like the golden hour distilled into a shade. It’s bold but burnished, hot but grounded — the kind of colour that flickers like candlelight and turns every head in a room without raising its voice when you’re shopping at Southpoint.
Copper is bold, but with depth at the root and subtle bronze highlights, it’s surprisingly wearable for most skin tones. – Maryan Lee
- Perfect For: Warm and neutral undertones, bold personalities
- Maintenance: High — requires regular glossing to keep it vibrant
- Pairs With: Cashmere sweaters, big sunglasses, main character energy
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these fall colours work for my skin tone?
Absolutely, and that’s the beauty of this palette. These hues were chosen specifically for their flattering versatility. Rich brunettes like Smoked Cinnamon and Bittersweet Chestnut suit olive and medium skin tones beautifully, while Maple Butter Blonde and Toasted Hazelnut flatter lighter complexions. During your consultation, we’ll tailor the tone, depth, and placement to bring out the best in your features.
How do I maintain without a full refresh every 6 weeks?
Tonal maintenance is all about glossing and hydration. Most of these colours are designed to grow out gracefully especially when we incorporate root melts, lived-in balayage, or soft lowlights. A gloss every 6 to 8 weeks keeps the colour luminous and fresh, without committing to a full re-colour each visit.
I’m seeing a lot of copper this season, will it suit me?
Copper is having a major moment, but the key is depth. Our Burnt Sugar Copper blends bronze and brown sugar lowlights for a look that’s bold but wearable. If you're curious but cautious, we can apply it as a demi-gloss first, it lets you test the glow before committing.
What's the difference between a gloss and a colour?
A gloss is a semi or demi permanent toner that adds shine, refreshes colour, and enhances tone without altering your natural pigment. It’s gentler than permanent colour and ideal for refreshing colour between bigger appointments or softening the fade from sun and salt exposure.
Can I go darker for fall without looking washed out?
Yes definitely, the secret is undertone. Richer colours like Pomegranate Gloss and Smoked Cinnamon are infused with warmth, so they won’t flatten your complexion. We’ll adjust the tone to ensure it enhances your skin tone.
How do I ask for these colours in the chair?
Bring a screenshot of the colour from our blog and say something like: “I love the tone of this toasted hazelnut, soft, dimensional, not too bright. Can we customize this to suit my hair?” Your stylist will take it from there and guide you to a version that fits your base, maintenance level, and skin tone.