As the leaves change, so does our craving for rich, dimensional color. This fall, hair color trends are bold yet wearable, offering something for every personality and skin tone. At Charles Ifergan, we take pride in tailoring these looks to your lifestyle while ensuring your hair stays healthy and radiant. Here are the top shades of the season with Ifergan tips to help you maintain them from Chicago’s best hair salon.
A wearable take on fall’s boldest trend
Copper continues to reign, and this season it’s softer, richer, and more natural. Think soft amber tones, hand-painted balayage, and warm glossing for that signature “lit-from-within” glow. Perfect for brightening your features as the temperature cools.
Best for: Fair to medium skin with warm or neutral undertones.
Maintain shine and vibrancy with the Goldewell Dualsenses Color Brilliance Shampoo. It’s gentle and locks in pigment, keeping that fiery glow from fading.
Blondes are going warmer this fall with golden honey and butterscotch tones that soften summer’s bright highlights. Using foils or balayage, your stylist blends in sunlit ribbons before finishing with a honey-toned gloss to avoid brassiness and create a rich, luminous finish. The result is a soft, radiant blonde that looks luxe in any light.
Best for: Medium to deep complexions or fair skin with golden undertones.
Protect your blonde with Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector. It reduces breakage, adds gloss, and keeps highlights luminous.
A deep brunette classic, refined for fall
This season’s brunette goes darker and cooler. Glossy espresso tones add richness without looking flat, making this an ideal update for anyone craving a low-maintenance refresh with impact. Achieved through rich single-process color or layered lowlights, this shade offers coffee-like depth that pairs perfectly with cozy fall textures.
Best for: Medium to deep skin with neutral or cool undertones.
Keep strands nourished with Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo. Hydration is key to preventing dark hair from looking flat.
Subtle color with a sophisticated twist
Not quite red, not quite purple, rosewood blends dusky violet or rosy tones into brunette bases for an understated but eye-catching finish. It’s modern, moody, and incredibly flattering. Your stylist can craft the look by blending lowlights with a custom gloss, creating an iridescent finish that feels both subtle and unique.Best for: Fair to medium skin with cooler undertones.
Best for: Cooler undertones in the skin, especially fair to medium complexions, will find rosewood incredibly flattering.
Preserve tone with Aqua Shampoo, which removes minerals and pollutants that can dull your rosy undertones.
Classic dimension with low-maintenance appeal
Caramel balayage is the sweet spot between blonde and brunette. Hand-painted highlights are placed seamlessly into a darker base, then toned to a warm golden caramel. The result is effortless dimension and a low-maintenance grow-out that shines in every season.
Best for: Nearly all skin tones, especially warm or olive undertones.
To prevent dryness from lightening, use Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector weekly. It rebuilds bonds for soft, touchable hair.
For the bold, the brave, and the radiant
If you’re ready to make a statement, burgundy plum is the season’s showstopper. Vibrant jewel tones of purple and red are layered into the hair, creating a sultry, dramatic finish that truly glows in autumn light. A standout against neutral fall fashion, this shade looks stunning in natural light and pairs beautifully with textured waves or sleek styles.
Best for: Medium to deep skin with cool undertones, or fair skin seeking contrast.
Extend vibrancy with R+CO Products. They work to seal the cuticle and boost reflective shine.
Whether you’re looking for a subtle seasonal shift or a bold new statement, the Charles Ifergan team will craft a personalized look that enhances your features and matches your lifestyle. With locations in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Oakbrook, and Deerfield, our expert team makes radiant hair color effortless. And with our curated professional products, your color will stay fresh long after you leave the salon. Experience the difference at Chicago’s best hair salon.
Ready to light up your fall look? Book your color appointment today with your Charles Ifergan stylist. To schedule an appointment with us, you can book online or download our free mobile app from iTunes or Google Play to browse our services, schedule appointments, and more. Come by one of our three convenient locations in Chicago Oak Street, Deerfield, and Oakbrook.
To ensure the best results for your makeup application, please arrive with a clean, makeup-free face (or makeup-free eyes for eye-makeup application only). If you arrive with makeup on, please plan to arrive 15 minutes earlier so we can professionally remove it for you. A $30 makeup removal fee will apply.
