’70s Suede Brunette

Celebrity hairstylist Jacob Schwartz says that as the weather cools down this year, clients are craving richer brunettes without losing that lived-in glow.

“70s Suede Brunette” is that sweet spot: soft depth at the root with creamy, sun-kissed ribbons running through. It has warmth, it has movement, and it “looks effortless, never heavy or flat,” he explains. “Think a ’70s-inspired brunette that feels natural, but still luxe and modern. It’s flattering on almost every skin tone and wears beautifully through the fall and winter months.”

At the salon, the artist recommends you ask for “a soft, dimensional color that brightens through the mids and ends.” Make sure your stylist knows you still want it to look lived-in, though.

“Think delicate highlights that melt seamlessly into your natural base. I use Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vario Blond Super Plus to lift because it gives that clean, creamy brightness without compromising the hair’s health, which is key for maintaining shine and softness,” Schwartz explains. “Then I finish with a gloss using Igora Vibrance to tone, blend, and create that effortless transition from root to tip.”

Honey Silk Blonde

Your turn, blondies. And redheads, actually.

“Honey Silk Blonde is that perfect shift from copper into a softer, radiant blonde—creamy brightness with a hint of warmth, so it still feels expensive and natural. It catches the light beautifully, revealing silky honey tones and delicate highlights that move with the hair,” Schwartz says. “If you want this look, ask for a warm, luminous blonde with fine face-framing highlights and lighter ends for a soft, sunlit effect. The key is brightness without harsh contrast– everything should melt together seamlessly.”

To get Phoebe Dynevor’s shade, the artist lifted her highlights with Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vario Blond Super Plus and brightened the ends with  Schwarzkopf Professional BlondMe Premium Lightener 9+  “for that airy, radiant finish.”

“The color was refined with a gloss using Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance to keep the tone polished, silky, and blended from root to tip,” he adds.

Rich Copper

Benjamin Salon Senior Colorist Meri Kate O’Connor says she’s been receiving a lot of requests for rich copper hair tones.

“This color is bold, vibrant and fun. What’s good about copper is you can go more gold or violet to help compliment your skin tone, which your colorist can guide you on,” she explains. “With copper hair, use a color-safe shampoo and wash/rinse with tepid or cooler water to help keep color longer.”

Fawn Blonde

Fawn print is big in the fashion world this season, and we’re loving the (lighter tones) of the baby deer’s hair, too.

Celebrity colorist Jenna Perry calls Fawn Blonde “a light, velvety blonde that combines both warm and cool tones” and suggests you ask “for full highlights to create a smooth tonal base.”

Cranberry Spritz

Another (but actually quite different) red-toned shade we’ll be seeing this winter is Cranberry Spritz, which Perry calls “a rosy, effervescent red.”

“This color enhances the coppery colors we’ve seen in the past years with more pink and red tones,” she explains, adding that—no matter what color you go for—aftercare is key.

“Request that your colorist incorporate Olaplex’s No1 and No2 in the salon to maintain the health of your hair when coloring and be sure to be diligent with your at-home hair care to keep your color vibrant,” says the expert. “I always recommend the Olaplex Weightless Nourishing Mask and Olaplex No7 Bonding Oil.”

Khaki Bronde

Do you have a blanket-lined Carhartt jacket In your closet? If not, it’s time to grab one… or get the look with its namesake haircolor, which will at least warm your soul.

“This khaki-colored blonde or bronde is a perfect way to add warmth and dimension,” Perry says. “For already blonded hair, ask for deeper golden glosses, keeping natural depth.” If you’re a brunette, “add lightness with a few highlights and tipped-out ends.”

Double Espresso

Sabrina Carpenter, baby, the new album’s good… but we’re still making room for the hits. Namely “Espresso.”

“A softer take on black, its richness and shine make it expensive. It’s a good alternative to black and is softer on most skin tones,” adds O’Connor on the ever-popular espresso hair color. “Ask for a rich dark brown, you can go warm or cool with this color, your colorist should help choose the tone best for your skin.”

If you choose to go warmer, Perry suggests looking to a very dark brown “like melted dark chocolate, almost black but with warm reflection.”

“Ask for a tone enhancing gloss with golden backgrounds instead of blue-black tones,” she says. “This could be a simple update to a single process or a fresh gloss.”

Babydoll Everything

Whether you’re a blonde, brunette, redhead, or something else altogether (heyyy King Kylie), you can update your shade with Schwartz’s gorgeous babydoll technique.

“Of course, as we head into winter, people still crave that classic, rich brunette—but they want it to feel modern and soft, not too dark or one-dimensional. Babydoll Brunette is the answer,” he says. It’s glossy, warm, and silky, with just a whisper of brightness that catches the light without looking highlighted. The color reads luxurious and sultry, but still has that playful, feminine glow.”

To achieve the babydoll look, ask your stylist to add gentle contrast to your color: soft highlights for brightness and lowlights for depth.

“The focus should be on seamless tones, shine, and a natural-looking melt from roots to ends,” Schwartz says.

Specialty Chocolate Bar

You’ve heard of chocolate hair, but have you heard of specialty chocolate hair? Think a $10 bar from Compartes with interesting ingredients worked into it. That’s what we’re mimicking here with highlights and babylights.

“It’s rich, warm and has depth, the perfect transition tone to go warmer and darker from fall to winter,” says O’Connor. “Ask for a warm brown color with both gold and red undertones.”

Bardot Blonde

Another Schwartz hit, Bardot Blonde “is that creamy, light-catching blonde everyone is asking for right now.”

According to the artist, it delivers brightness but *also* soft ribbons of warmth, with lots of dimension and a glow that feels naturally sun-kissed.

“It’s inspired by that iconic, French bombshell blonde: effortless, sexy, and timeless,” he explains. “As clients move away from super-cool or platinum tones, this softer, luminous blonde feels fresher, healthier, and more high-end. It’s bright, but believable—the kind of blonde that looks just as good styled as it does undone.”

To get this look, Schwartz says to ask for a creamy blonde with subtle warmth and a natural contrast. You want soft highlights to appear through the top and mid-lengths, with lighter, glowing ends that still feel lived-in. “A seamless root gloss keeps everything blended and low-maintenance while still giving brightness around the face,” he notes.

“Real World” Color

If you’re a low-maintenance gal consider yourself in luck, as Benjamin Salon founder Benjamin Mohapi says that shades rooted in reality will be all the rage this winter. “From light to dark, colors are organic and mono-tonal. These are colors found firmly in nature. This is ‘real’ color, without enhanced dimension,” shares the hairstylist.

“The color should be translucent and full of life, it just shouldn’t be something that takes over the conversation,” he explains, adding that it should “never be inky or heavy.” He suggests a single process tint or gloss to calm down any dimension for a more solid hue, and to always use color safe shampoo and conditioner.