Although the drama of colorful ombré and unicorn hair can be exhilarating, there's something to be said about the peace that comes from minimalist and low-maintenance hair colors. And with shades like “expensive brunette” at your disposal you can enjoy a manageable hairstyle while still looking super polished. “Expensive brunette is a brunette hair color that is shiny, glossy, rich, healthy, and has purposeful dimension to it while keeping things simple yet high quality,” says Jason Lee, hairstylist, colorist and founder of Mela & Kera. It’s also one of the biggest hair trends for fall 2022 — just open up Instagram to see the proof.

Soft Money Brunette

Soft money features a lighter brunette tone with strategic placement at the natural part to give the hair movement, without losing the foundational brunette color, says Matrix brand ambassador, George Papanikolas. Pro tip: Keeping highlights away from the root area avoids any unnatural “zebra” effects. As for maintenance, Katie Reid, Kevin Murphy design director and education manager, recommends Kevin Murphy Color Me Gloss, her go-to product for strength and shine, as it repairs the hair up to 25% and thickens hair by 37%.

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Low-Key Violet

Dusty violet is a moody fall take on pastel-hued hair. "When we create violet looks, we like to work with dimension and keep it multi-tonal, so it looks expensive and luminous," says colorist and Kevin Murphy COLOR.ME design director Kate Reid. "We paint three different variations of violet through the hair so you can really see the hair shimmer and glow, while remaining in the same shade family."

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“10 AT-HOME HAIR GLOSS TREATMENTS FOR THE SLEEKEST, SILKIEST STRANDS EVER”

WHAT IS A HAIR GLOSS TREATMENT?

According to Kate Reid, KEVIN.MURPHY’s COLOR.ME Design Director and Education Master, “gloss” refers to the way the hair shines and illuminates, and this glossifying effect can be created in multiple ways. Some of us are just born with naturally silky strands, but the rest of us might need a gloss boost. Reid says that these treatments seal and smooth your hair cuticle, “which reflects light, creating shinier hair, less frizz, and actually makes it much easier to blow-dry and style.”

On top of restoring shine, hair glosses are also known for their tone-amplifying and brass-busting properties. Those with color-treated hair may be very familiar with these treatments, but Reid notes that natural color-free hair can enjoy the shine-boosting effects of hair gloss treatments, too.

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With summer on the horizon, and most everybody being “vaxxed and waxed” (or so say the cries of every New Yorker at their local watering hole on a Friday afternoon) there is absolutely no excuse not to experiment with a cute new hair color. Sure, you could go with a sunkissed blonde hue and tousled beach waves, but if you’d rather try out something new, there’s another faux-natural color route you can take: red, baby!

From Gigi Hadid sticking with the ginger-red strands that she debuted last spring, to a model going viral on TikTok for her own romantic red tresses, fiery strands are most definitely the trending hair color that’s on everybody’s mind — and head — this summer. But before you start dipping into your at-home hair dye kits or trying to frantically make an appointment at your go-to salon before the season officially kicks off, you should know what type of red you’re going for — and in order to create the most complementary red for you, you have to keep your skin tone in mind.

In need of some assistance? Look no further: below are a few celebrity hairstylist-approved tips, tricks, and style inspirations for manifesting your best red hair color yet.

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40 Trendy Blonde Hair Colors You'll See Everywhere This Fall

Itching to go lighter even though the weather is getting cooler? Defy the traditional school of thought, and embrace one of these trendy hues. Though many do choose darker dyes during autumn (think: chestnut), there are no rules that say you can't rock warm blonde all fall and winter. The stylists we spoke to say they have more and more clients who are inclined to make bigger changes in 2021—adding punches of neon, experimenting with high contrast highlights, and yes, going from natural brunette to platinum.

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Bronde Balayage: Balayage is always in style, says stylist Jadi Cave. For a perfect-for-fall look, try Ciara's low effort cross between honey blonde and brunette.

Tweed: Kate Reid, design director of COLOR.ME by KEVIN.MURPHY, calls this dimensional shade an "integrity color," because the ample space between highlights promotes stronger, glossier hair.

40 Fall Blonde Hair Colors That'll Be Popular This Autumn

55 Fall Hair Colors That Will Be Super Trendy This Year

Tweed

Colorists are using more and more "integrity colors"—colors that have more space in between highlights to promote stronger, glossier hair, says Kate Reid, design director of COLOR.ME by KEVIN.MURPHY.

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Turmeric Latte

Warm golds and apricots are perfect for cooler months, plus they help make skin look healthier and more youthful, says Reid.

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By most sound estimates, only about two percent of the world's population is naturally blonde. And while statistics are inconclusive as to how many of us are blonde by other means — "unnatural" blonde is so harsh, no? — we're willing to bet good money that blonde is the most-requested shade in the hair salon, and the most-purchased out-of-the-box shade at the drugstore.

Don't believe us? Think of your favorite celebrity. Chances are, they've been blonde at some point in their career. Not to mention yourself: If you've clicked on this article, you've probably been or considered going blonde, too. And you're in good company. After all, the global appeal of blonde makes sense. For starters, the hue has about one billion permutations, from the coolest, iciest silvery shade, to the richest and earthiest mushroomy hue. And there are also shades of gold, honey, butter, sunshine, and Scandinavian snow.

Don't even get us started on highlights. Some blondes flirt dangerously close to dynamic brunette; others are a mere whisper from auburn. And it's that versatility that makes blonde hair so universally flattering. Take our word for it: There is a blonde for you. Whether you choose to wear a blonde wig, or decide to sit in a salon chair and let the bleach do its thing, you have a ton of options in a wide range of hues and tones. Ahead is a selection of some of our favorite blondes, along with some expert advice from top colorists on how to choose the perfect shade.

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  Warm Caramel Blonde

  After a lifetime as a brunette, Bella Hadid is coming for her sister Gigi's blonde throne. This warm-toned gold complements her natural dark shade, and Hadid has left her roots intact to keep the overall look squarely in between brown and blonde.

  This is a nice option for anyone looking to try out life as a blonde or brighten up a chestnut brown. "Ask your colorist for a suitable golden shade for your skin tone," says Kevin Murphy global design director Katie Reid. "Your colorist could work a variety of natural golds to brighter golden tones by glossing over your lightened hair." If your skin has a neutral undertone like Hadid's, you can pretty much pull off any color. But Reid recommends asking your colorist to create a face-framing highlight that sits MISSING A WORD HERE MAYBE? for an even more flattering look.

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You know that distinct smell you notice as soon as you walk into a hair salon? That's ammonia1, a colorless chemical used in dyes—and okay, maybe a bit of hair spray. The fumy substance can make your eyes, nose, and throat burn, and if that's not bad enough, it can also fry your hair.

Ammonia helps the hair accept permanent color and can support the lightening process—but is it really necessary? Maybe not. According to Kate Reid, Design Director and Education Manager at Color Me by Kevin Murphy, there have been exciting improvements in the hair color industry over the last decade, including some standout ammonia-free formulas. Not only does it work just as well as the harsher variety, "but generally, ammonia-free brands consider the quality of ingredients and their impact on the environment," she tells Byrdie.

Find a rundown of the best ammonia-free hair dyes below.

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With the new autumn season comes new drink orders, footwear choices, makeup, and, of course, hair-color options. The color chameleons out there can relate: Fall would be way less fun without some fresh new hues to choose from. As we mourn the (naturally or not-so-naturally-acquired) strands we wore for the last few months, there's nothing like a new slate of celebrity inspiration to get us excited for a new aesthetic.

Fall 2021 is different, of course — we're still in the throes of a pandemic, which means being a little more decisive and strategic about what kind of dye job to get. Though most places are fully opened back up, plenty of people are still nervous to make too many trips to the salon. This season, the beauty world is all about hues that bring joy and are easy to maintain at home.

If you're thinking of switching up your hair color and want to know what's trending, you came to the right place. See the shades top colorists are predicting to be all the rage this fall.

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  Kate Reid, a Sydney, Australia-based colorist is loving this cool-toned chocolate shade for fall. "Ask your colorist for a cool chocolate reflect that won't fade brassy," she says. "This could be deeper on the new growth area and lighter though the mid-lengths and ends to create even more dimension." The result is shiny and healthy-looking, something she says her clients look for.

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