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    The Fall Hair Colors You're About to See Everywhere

    Move over, pumpkin spice—these are going to be an even bigger trend.

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    By Taylore Glynn, Tatjana Freund
    Published 22 June 2021 In Features

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    Rather than stick to your same ol' hair color for another season, consider mixing it up with some of the ridiculously pretty fall hair colors we've seen popping up on celebs and models recently. Because when the air turns crisp, pumpkin spice lattes start littering your Instagram feed again, and you've pulled your trusty black leggings out of hibernation (just kidding, you've been wearing them for the past year and a half), you know it's time to revive your hair shade. And now that we're all not just surviving with our unfortunate quaren-cuts and dry, grown out roots, we're thriving by experimenting with intricate, more complex hair color again. Because hey, it's time for a new us.

    Since film and TV are rolling once again and street style is on the upswing, we're seeing more and more inspo from our favorite celebs that we need to throw in our save folder. And guess what? They're going all out too. From Sophie Turner's red return to models going bleach blonde, our faves are mixing it up as much as we are. So whether you're looking for a complete hair color do-over or just a post-quarantine update, we're betting there's a shade on this list that you'll want to try yourself. From raven black to creamy blonde to caramel balayage that just screams 'fall weather,' here are the perfect colors to complement the season (and your new version of yourself, whoever that may be.)

    Golden Black
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    Golden Black

    When opting for a dark color this season, go for an almost-gold undertone for your hair. It lightens your precious strands while maintaining the black shade you can't part with. (We've all been there.) Take it from supermodel Naomi Campbell, who's known to frequent the hair color.

    Golden Black
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    Golden Black

    Tessa Thompson's slicked-back curls.

    Golden Black
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    Golden Black

    Kacey Musgraves' red carpet blowout.

    Golden Black
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    Golden Black

    Yara Shahidi's tightly-wound finger coils.

    Cool Silver
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    Cool Silver

    Just because the weather is getting drab doesn't mean your hair has to. Opting for a silver allover color or just highlights instantly takes you to a new level of cool. Look to Winnie Harlow, whose silverly side part proves the color looks great no matter how you wear it.

    Cool Silver
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    Cool Silver

    Iska Lawrence's grey-blonde beach waves.

    Cool Silver
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    Cool Silver

    Jourdan Dunn's futuristic silver ombré bob.

    Cool Silver
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    Cool Silver

    Kelly Osbourne's silver frost warms up a touch with a pretty lavender wash.

    Mushroom Blonde
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    Mushroom Blonde

    Want to hold on tight to your dark roots, but have a hankering to see what you'd look like as a blonde? Take baby steps with mushroom blonde. It's more of a neutral blonde with a few lighter ombré highlights, so your dark hair can still shine. Just consider how good it looks on Suki Waterhouse.

    Mushroom Blonde
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    Mushroom Blonde

    Lily Rose Depp's soft smoky blonde waves.

    Mushroom Blonde
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    Mushroom Blonde

    Gigi Hadid's loose curls with brown undertones.

    Flaming Red
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    Flaming Red

    With our favorite celebrities stuck in quarantine, we're getting to see them experiment with colors we never thought we'd see. Red hair is having a major moment—fire engine red, Jessica Rabbit orange, and everything in between—are becoming popular again. Dua Lipa DIYed her bright red hair and we're loving it.

    Flaming Red
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    Flaming Red

    Jessica Chastain's natural red.

    Flaming Red
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    Flaming Red

    Madelaine Petsch's old-school Hollywood waves.

    Fiery Red
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    Fiery Red

    Florence Welch's dreamy bangs.

    Old Hollywood Red
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    Old Hollywood Red

    Sophie Tuner's classic waves.

    Classic Brown
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    Classic Brown

    Salma Hayek's warm-toned brown hair.

    Classic Brown
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    Classic Brown

    Lily Collins' girl-next-door waves.

    Classic Brown
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    Classic Brown

    Rashida Jones' bob and bangs.

    Classic Brown
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    Classic Brown

    Issa Rae's polished waves.

    Classic Brown
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    Classic Brown

    Kate Mara's tight topknot.

    Classic Brown
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    Classic Brown

    Indya Moore's voluminous curls.

    Classic Brown
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    Classic Brown

    Whitney Cummings' deep side part.

    Bright Colors
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    Bright Colors

    Meghan Trainor is one of many celebs who isn't afraid to try new things. Celebrities and normal people alike have been way too bored the last few months, which makes that box of Manic Panic dye look really good. Whether you're doing for a full head of neon or pastel colors, or just a stripe here and there, unnatural is the new natural.

    Bright Colors
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    Bright Colors

    Lena Waithe's multi-colored buzzcut.

    Bright Colors
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    Bright Colors

    Ruby Rose's pink and blue buzzcut.

    Creamy Blonde
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    Creamy Blonde

    Creamy blonde hair like Reese Witherspoon's has been spiking on our social feeds this month, and for good reason: The milky blend of platinum and blonde is the perfect transitional shade for any bleach-blondes looking to go a bit darker for fall, without having to deal with a huge contrast shock. See more celebrities rock the look, ahead.

    Creamy Blonde
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    Creamy Blonde

    Amandla Stenberg's braided bob.

    Creamy Blonde
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    Creamy Blonde

    Kirsten Dunst's shoulder-skimming lob.

    Creamy Blonde
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    Creamy Blonde

    Zoë Kravitz's choppy pixie cut.

    Creamy Blonde
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    Creamy Blonde

    Elisabeth Moss's subtle bends.

    Creamy Blonde
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    Creamy Blonde

    Lili Reinhart's side-swept waves.

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    Bronde
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    Bronde

    While bronde was a serious contender for the most-talked-about hue of last year, this low-maintenance blend of blonde and brunette colors, like Jessica Alba's, is still going strong for fall, mostly because of its magical ability to add warmth to even the most-pale of skin tones instantaneously. See more celebrities rock the look, ahead.

    Bronde
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    Bronde

    Ashley Olsen's whimsical waves.

    Bronde
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    Bronde

    Karlie Kloss' wispy topknot.

    Bronde
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    Bronde

    Margot Robbie's messy, just-woke-up waves.

    Bronde
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    Bronde

    Yvonne Strahovski's easy side part.

    Bronde
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    Bronde

    Taraji's sleek, blunt-cut bob.

    Bronde
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    Bronde

    Hailey Bieber's easy chignon.

    Bronde
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    Bronde

    Sofia Vergara's voluminous waves.

    Caramel Highlights
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    Caramel Highlights

    Selena Gomez's face-framing waves are complemented by painted on caramel. Go subtle, like Selena, or go for more intense color like J Lo below.

    Caramel Highlights
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    Caramel Highlights

    Ciara's center-parted waves.

    Caramel Highlights
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    Caramel Highlights

    J Lo's flowing locks.

    Caramel Highlights
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    Caramel Highlights

    Natalie Portman's wavy bob.

    Brassy Tones
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    Brassy Tones

    Yellow eyeshadow had quite a year, and our obsession with this sunny shade has spread to our tresses. This yellow is less honey blonde and more Goldilocks, meaning you can put down that purple shampoo and embrace those infamous brassy tones (to a certain point, at least). See more celebrities rock the look, ahead.

    Brassy Tones
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    Brassy Tones

    Jennifer Aniston's dimensional layers.

    Brassy Tones
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    Brassy Tones

    Sophie Turner's mid-length waves.

    Brassy Tones
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    Brassy Tones

    Miley Cyrus's quasi-mullet.

    Brassy Tones
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    Brassy Tones

    Florence Pugh's wispy waves.

    Brassy Tones
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    Brassy Tones

    Jennifer Lopez’s sleek lob.

    Dark Hair, Light Ends
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    Dark Hair, Light Ends

    An inversion of the ever-popular light hair and dark roots, Kate Hudson’s dark hair and light ends is the sophisticated, grown-up version of the blonde dip dye you wanted so badly in middle school. See more celebrities rock the look, ahead.

    Dark Hair, Light Ends
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    Dark Hair, Light Ends

    Bella Hadid’s straight cut.

    Dark Hair, Light Ends
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    Dark Hair, Light Ends

    Annie Murphy's polished waves.

    Dark Hair, Light Ends
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    Dark Hair, Light Ends

    Rita Ora's blonde curls with dark roots.

    Dark Hair, Light Ends
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    Dark Hair, Light Ends

    Ashley Benson’s wavy strands.

    Dark Hair, Light Ends
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    Dark Hair, Light Ends

    Drew Barrymore’s messy, face-framing waves.

    Dark Hair, Light Ends
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    Dark Hair, Light Ends

    Cara Delevingne's two-toned finger waves.

    Brack
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    Brack

    Move over, raven black: the new dark is mingled with a hint of brown. The moodier older sister of bronde, brack allows you to deepen your look without having to commit to a full-on black. The key to making this shade is glass-like shine, so spritz your hair with a good shine spray before you head out for the day. See more celebrities rock the look, ahead.

    Brack
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    Brack

    Kerry Washington's accessorized braids.

    Brack
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    Brack

    Rooney Mara’s slicked back updo.

    Brack
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    Brack

    Meghan Markle’s middle-parted layers.

    Brack
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    Brack

    Jennifer Connelly's straight side part.

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