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7 Drool-Worthy Fall Hair-Color Trends That Look Even Better Than They Sound

Fall 2020 | Hair Color Trends To Try

7 Drool-Worthy Fall Hair-Color Trends That Look Even Better Than They Sound

Fall 2020 | Hair Color Trends To Try
Image Source: Getty / Daniel Zuchnik

If banana bread had a publicist (and what a good publicist she'd be during these trying times), you can picture her trembling at this fall's upcoming hair-color trends — or at least inviting them out for brunch. Frankly, they sound downright delicious.

From "Champagne pop" to "espresso black," clearly these hues take inspiration from the best things in life around you. They're also designed for easy upkeep: "My current recommendation to any client would be a low-maintenance hair color, which means switching from permanent colors to demi- or semi-permanent color, or balayage," Karissa Schaudt, a colorist at Maxine Salon, told POPSUGAR. "These are created to have a seamless grow-out and require minimal upkeep — especially during a pandemic, when touch-ups aren't as scheduled."

Most importantly, added colorist Rex Jimieson: "This year, we want our color to transition gracefully into fall by staying away from overly cool or artificial colors. They are the hardest to wear as we lose our summer glow in our skin. I would stay away from blue-based dyes especially such as gray or extra-strong ash tones. They are great for editorial moments with the right makeup lighting and editing but are very fade resistant and harder to wear against natural skin with no makeup."

For the most mouthwatering hair colors that are somehow — some way! — even better than they sound, keep reading. We're breaking down the seven biggest color trends to try in the coming months.

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Spiced Gold

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Spiced Gold
Image Source: Getty / Melodie Jeng

Yes, like your spiced latte — with flecks of color sprinkled on top. "This look is a mix of golden highlights and copper mid-lights using your natural color as the background, or shifting your base subtly copper to really get that gold to pop," said Jimieson. "It's pretty low-maintenance and easy to wear because everyone's natural hair lifts warm."

Schaudt agrees, and adds that fall is the perfect time to deposit tone into a previously faded copper color. "Mixing multiple colors, like brown and red will look incredibly natural," she said.

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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Spiced Gold

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Spiced Gold
Image Source: Getty / Jeremy Moeller
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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Spiced Gold

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Spiced Gold
Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot
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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Champagne Pop

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Champagne Pop
Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig

Schaudt likes to call this hue "ballerina blond," in that it's ideal for people with bleached hair that want a sprinkle of color. "This precious pink is perfect," she said. "After the hair is freshly bleached and lifted to a pure white, mix a clear toner with a dash of pink mixer clear to achieve this more translucent tone."

According to Jimieson, adding in blush tones on the lightest blond shades (or used all over) can give an easily "changed back" twist to your signature look. "Again, it's both warm and cool so it looks good on any skin tone."

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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Champagne Pop

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Champagne Pop
Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig
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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Amethyst Brown

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Amethyst Brown
Image Source: Getty / Claudio Lavenia

That's right: it's not just faded pink. Purple hues will also be very on-trend (and easy to maintain) these next few months. Oh, wait, don't go!

"I'm not talking a full-on, Duran Duran red-violet but adding a subtle muted violet tone to your medium browns will look rich and chocolate-y," said Jimieson. "Once again, the common theme is that violet is made of red and blue, so it looks good on both warm and cool skin tones. We've become more comfortable with complementing our real hair and real skin tones after months of seeing it on the daily during lockdown."

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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Amethyst Brown

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Amethyst Brown
Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig
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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Chocolate Almond

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Chocolate Almond
Image Source: Getty / Kirstin Sinclair

A slightly tweaked take on the aforementioned copper highlights trend, this color "falls under the warmer brunette family," said Schaudt. "This look adds golden undertones to brown hair that will create a healthy appearance and reflect tons of new shine."

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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Chocolate Almond

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Chocolate Almond
Image Source: Getty / Daniel Zuchnik
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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Suntanned Blond

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Suntanned Blond
Image Source: Getty / Jeremy Moeller

Carrie Bradshaw's blond hair circa season 1 was everything you'd expect from a money-strapped (but fashionable) writer: cool, unkempt, but sexy at the same time. This fall's version checks all those boxes, while also looking just as fabulous during the grow-out stage.

"This trend is for the blondes that don't want to lose their blond," said Schaudt. "[Ask your colorist to] continue highlights around the hairline but add neutral low-lites within the crown area. This creates depth on over-lightened summer blondes."

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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Suntanned Blond

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Suntanned Blond
Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig
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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Black Espresso

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Black Espresso
Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot

Turns out, shiny black is the new black. "It's smart to transition into this dramatic color during the cooler months, to prevent fading due to sun exposure," said Schaudt. Both her and Jimieson recommend doing a demi permanent dye in case you're feeling noncommittal.

"It's also softer and easier to wear if you add the black to your medium or dark brown base color with foils or balayage rather than going completely solid," said Jimieson. "Ask for a demi permanent so you can change it down the road and it will be super shiny.

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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Black Espresso

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Black Espresso
Image Source: Getty / Juan Naharro Gimenez
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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Black Espresso

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Black Espresso
Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot
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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Evergreen

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Evergreen
Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot

For the über bold, this one's for you: "If your style is ultra-edgy, a forest green hair color is where it's at," said Jimieson. "Green is a mix of blue and yellow, so it looks good on warm and cool skin tones."

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Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Evergreen

Fall 2020 Hair Color Trend: Evergreen
Image Source: Getty / Matthew Sperzel

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