As the first chill settles over the city and the scent of pumpkin spice fills the air, September officially marks the start of fall in Chicago. From long lunches on the Mag Mile to sweater weather strolls through Gold Coast and the North Shore, your fall look deserves hair that feels just as confident, polished, and effortless as you do.
At Charles Ifergan, Chicago’s best hair salon, we’ve curated the must-try cuts and colors of the season: elevated, wearable trends that make a statement without trying too hard.
This isn’t your basic bob. This fall, textured bobs are getting a relaxed, slightly shaggy update. Think soft movement, layered ends, and Parisian polish.
Perfect for pairing with high-neck sweaters and oversized coats, this cut is ideal for professionals on the go who want modern shape without high maintenance.
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Ask your Stylist to build in interior layers that enhance volume and shape without requiring daily heat styling.
When temperatures drop, color gets cozy. This season, we’re seeing a move toward warm espresso, cinnamon brown, and soft caramel tones, whether you want a balayage, highlights, or lived-in color.
Warm brunettes not only flatter most skin tones, and as an extra bonus, they also add light-reflecting shine to dull or sun-faded summer hair.
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A root smudge and warm glaze can subtly upgrade your color without a full overhaul, perfect for low-maintenance dimension.
It’s giving Rachel Green, but with a 2025 twist. The “Curve” cut is all about dramatic, face-framing layers that create a soft, rounded shape through mid to long lengths.
It flatters cheekbones, adds volume, and works beautifully with both straight and wavy textures.
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This cut is ideal for women with fine-to-medium texture who want movement without losing length. Add a subtle face frame to highlight cheekbones.
Looking to stand out this season? Rich copper, auburn, and scarlet reds are back with serious impact. These vibrant shades are perfect for women ready to break from neutrals and embrace a bold seasonal refresh.
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Enhance longevity by pairing vivid reds or coppers with a bond-building treatment during your color service. We’ll help you protect tone and shine all season.
Transitioning to deeper, richer fall shades? Start with a clean canvas. Chlorine, sunscreen, and product buildup can block even professional color from fully absorbing.
We recommend the Malibu C Swimmers Wellness treatment, available at all Ifergan locations in Chicago, Oakbrook or Deerfield, to gently clarify and prime your hair before applying new pigment.
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Schedule this as a pre-color add-on for noticeably brighter, more even results, especially after a summer of outdoor fun.
Hair grows fastest during the summer, when you are asleep, and between the ages of 16 and 24.
Our limited-time gift card event is here. Enjoy a promotional offer on a single retail product for every gift card purchased in the salon all month long.
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.
