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WHAT ARE THE BEST FALL HAIR COLOR IDEAS FOR BLACK WOMEN IN 2025?

Discover the best fall hair color ideas for natural hair in 2025. Find the perfect shade for your skin tone and vibe with our expert tips and how-tos.

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What Are the Best Fall Hair Color Ideas for Black Women in 2025?

Fall is truly a magical time, not just for nature but also for style. For fall 2025, the palette that’s in includes classic fall shades and exciting, unexpected hues. We discuss them below, recommend who they’re best for, provide maintenance tips, and answer the most-asked questions about these shades. These fall hair color ideas for black women will make you fall in love with new hues. 

Best Autumn Hair Color Ideas for 2025

The optimal shades that’ll complement melanated skin this fall? Think rich, warm tones, from golden browns to bold hues. Whether you want subtle dimension or a dramatic transformation, our roundup will help you find shades that match your style.

Best Brown Fall Hair Colors for Natural Hair in 2025

We’re kicking off our roundup of fall hair color ideas with a classic: browns. Browns can vary in tone and add depth and warmth to natural textures, enhancing curl definition and shine. If you’re craving a change but don’t want to drastically lighten your hair, the following brown autumn hair color ideas are a wonderful option. 

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Golden Brown

A blend of light brown and golden undertones, golden brown is warm and multidimensional. This shade will give darker bases a sunlit radiance. 
Who It’s Best For
Golden brown is ideal for medium to dark skin tones wanting a luminous, warm-toned glow. This shade is also great for transitioning your hair color from summer to fall. 
How to Get the Look
Try Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color in Golden Bronze, a golden brown that lasts up to 8 weeks.

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Sunkissed Brown

Attain a radiant, lived-in effect with sunkissed Sunkissed Brownbrown, a natural-looking warm shade with subtle golden highlights that look like beams of light. It delivers a radiant, lived-in effect and gives “fall with a touch of summer.”
Who It’s Best For

This shade is best for those with warm to neutral undertones and caramel and mocha complexions. If you love a laid-back, beachy aesthetic and gravitate toward fall hair colors that are more natural, this shade is incredible. 

How to Get the Look
Pull off this hue with Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color in Sunkissed Brown, now updated with our new super-hydrating Moisture Mask. 

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Hazelnut Brown

Browns are anything but basic, and this shade, one of our brown fall hair colors, is proof. A medium brown with warm nutty tones, hazelnut brown will transform your hair with depth and richness without darkening your hair too much.
Who It’s Best For

Those with golden, peachy, or warm-neutral skin tones will shine in this shade, which gives off a classic feel that complements both minimalist and vintage-inspired styles.

How to Get the Look

Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color in Hazelnut Brown will easily give your hair that minimalist vibe this fall. 

Best Red Fall Hair Colors for Natural Hair in 2025

Reds for fall? Ravishing. In this section of fall hair color ideas, we discuss different shades of this hot hue, which adds bold contrast, warmth, and ample opportunities to let your personality and style stand out.

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Ginger

If your hair’s hungry for a spicy shade, look no further. Ginger is a vibrant red-orange that will warm up and brighten natural textures.
Who It’s Best For

This shade absolutely stuns on anyone with deep, warm, or golden undertones. It’s also an awesome match for adventurous types who want an energetic, standout look.

How to Get the Look
Choose from two Dark & Lovely Shades: Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color in Red Hot Rhythm and shine-boosting Go Intense Ultra Vibrant Color in Spicy Red.

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Auburn

Deep red mixes with brown to create auburn, a rich hue with subtle dimension. It’s a shade that will red-dy your hair for fall.
Who It’s Best For
Anyone with neutral to cool tones will find that this shade complements their coloring beautifully. If you’re looking for a shade to match your refined aesthetic, consider this.
How to Get the Look
Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color in Rich Auburn will rev up (and red up) your magnetism this fall. 

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Burgundy

For a more dramatic red that’ll turn heads, go for burgundy. This bold, wine-colored shade is a mix of cool red and violet undertones. 
Who It’s Best For
Burgundy looks best on those with cooler undertones and deeper skin tones. One of our picks for fall hair colors for black females, this shade offers boldness and depth.
How to Get the Look
Use Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color in Reality Red, one of our newest statement-making shades. It’s top tier in terms of bold shades that pop on dark, textured hair.

Best Blonde Fall Hair Colors for Natural Hair in 2025

In this section of fall colors for natural hair, we go over a somewhat unexpected shade: blonde! Warm blonde tones can enhance rich brown hair while brightening the complexion.

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Honey Blonde

Honey blonde is warm and golden and complements a range of skin tones. Give your curls and coils a gorgeous glow with this shade. 
Who It’s Best For
One of our fall colors for natural hair, honey blonde looks stunning on warm, golden, and bronze undertones. For a soft, glowing aesthetic, this shade is it.
How to Get the Look
Use Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color in Honey Blonde to lighten light brown to black hair without bleach. 

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Chestnut Blonde

Next in our roundup of fall hair colors is chestnut blonde, a blend of brown and blonde tones with hints of copper. This hybrid color is another fantastic summer-autumn transitional shade. 
Who It’s Best For
Olive and neutral undertones will find this hair color especially flattering. It’s also a good choice for anyone wanting a soft, gentle brightness.
How to Get the Look
Achieve this chic brown-blonde shade with Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color in Chestnut Blonde.

Best Bold Fall Hair Colors for Natural Hair in 2025

If you want a more unexpected shade, you’ve got options. Next on our list of fall hair color ideas are these playful shades, which are excellent for festival looks or bold self-expression on curls. 

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Pink

We’re starting strong with pink, a fun, high-impact color. Whether you choose soft pastel pink or hot pink, you’re sure to stand out in this shade.
Who It’s Best For
Pink is the most flattering on those with cool or neutral undertones and is especially striking on fair to deep skin. In terms of aesthetic, pink pairs perfectly with anyone who loves bold, fun styles.
How to Get the Look
Reach for Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color in Poppin’ PiPoppin Pinknk, one of our new bold, immersive colors. There’s no doubt it will be eye-catching on dark, textured hair; it is formulated for women of African descent!

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Violet

A rich jewel tone, violet blends purple and blue undertones. If you’re searching for autumn hair color ideas that offer bold contrast and cool flair, you’ll probably vibe with violet.
Who It’s Best For
Violet gives off boldness and an artsy, alternative edge. It works best with cool and neutral undertones across a wide range of complexions.
How to Get the Look
Take your hair from dark to violet in no time with Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color in Virtual Violet. One of our more adventurous shades in our list of fall hair color ideas, Virtual Violet looks incredible on dark, textured hair.

Best Black Fall Hair Colors for Natural Hair in 2025

Black hair color is classic, elegant, and versatile. Although it can be worn any time of year, it’s even more captivating in the fall. 

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Natural Black

A deep, true black shade, natural black has soft brown or cool undertones. This shade enhances texture and shine, making it one of the best natural hair fall colors for black females.
Who It’s Best For
Natural black suits all undertones but enhances warm or golden skin tones the most. A timeless, grounded look with a polished edge awaits when you dye your hair this color.
How to Get the Look
With Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color in Natural Black, attain a classic look at home. The included Moisture Mask, made with shea butter, sunflower oil, and vitamin E, will ensure your hair is hydrated and nourished after coloring. 

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Jet Black

Last but not least in our roundup of fall hair colors for black women is jet black. An ultra-rich, inky shade, jet black delivers high contrast and max shine. You can’t go wrong with this hue for a bold yet classic look.
Who It’s Best For
Seeking a sleek, sophisticated finish? Then you’ll adore this hue, as will anyone with a deeper skin tone with cool or neutral undertones. It’s a timeless yet striking shade that we couldn’t leave out of our list of fall hair color ideas.
How to Get the Look
Jet-set on a new color journey with Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color in Jet Black, our permanent hair color that provides superior gray coverage and shine.

Maintenance Tips for Natural Hair Fall Colors

  1. Use color-safe sulfate-free products. They’re formulated to help keep your hair color intact. 
  2. Deep condition weekly. Doing this will keep your newly dyed hair color soft and shiny. 
  3. Wear a satin bonnet at night. Satin will prevent moisture loss in newly dyed hair. 
  4. Limit heat tool usage to preserve your hair color. High temps from your hair dryer, flat iron, or curling iron can dull and fade your shade. 
  5. Wash your hair less often. Every time you wash your hair, you end up washing out hair dye. 
  6. Use lukewarm water to wash your hair. Water that’s too hot can speed up color fade. 
  7. Wear a hat on sunny days. Don’t let the sun’s rays dull your new shade.

Fall Hair Color Virtual Try On

Now that you’ve got plenty of autumn hair color ideas, the next step is choosing a shade. Our Virtual Try On Tool can help. Simply take a photo, upload an existing pic on your phone, or choose a model so you can visualize how any of the Dark & Lovely shades we just mentioned look on you or a model with similar coloring. 

Autumn Hair Color FAQs

  • The answer to whether warmer or cooler hair colors are better for fall boils down to preference. Warmer reds, browns, and honey blondes will provide seasonal warmth, whereas cooler toners will deliver beautiful contrast. Ultimately, when considering fall hair colors, you should select a shade that flatters your skin color and undertones and matches your aesthetic.
  • Many autumn hair color tones don’t require bleaching. For example, most brown and red shades can be achieved on natural hair without bleach due to their darkness. However, blondes and bold shades may require pre-lightening for the hair color to stand out and appear as they are supposed to on darker hair.
  • Fall hair colors can last 4-8 weeks. However, you may be able to extend your fall color to the 8-week range with color-safe products and minimal washing. You can also increase your fall hair color’s longevity by limiting how often you apply heat to your hair, wearing a hat on sunny days, and washing your hair with lukewarm water.
  • The most low maintenance fall hair colors are natural browns, subtle highlights, like honey or hazelnut, and root-friendly reds, like auburn. These shades require low upkeep because they blend better into darker natural hair colors when they grow out. Bolder, lighter shades tend to have more noticeable growth at the roots and require more frequent touch-ups.
  • You can add dimension to your fall hair color in various ways. You can get babylights (subtle, delicate highlights), chunky pieces, or balayage (soft highlights that gradually darken through the hair length) for natural-looking depth. Additionally, finishing your hair with a gloss will enhance your fall hair color’s tone while also adding showstopping shine.

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