6 Autumnal Hair Colour Trends with VelvaPro
Published date 29 October 2026
As the seasons change, so do our clients' hair colour cravings. Summer’s brighter blondes and sun-kissed highlights turn to richer brunettes, glossy reds and warmer, more luxurious tones. We’ll begin to see deep cherry hues, honey-kissed mochas and expensive-looking brunettes that catch the autumn sunlight stunningly. This season, there’s no surprise that we’re seeing colour that feels rich and dimensional, so if your clients are looking for a little more warmth or want to embrace a deeper shade, there’s a hair colour to suit every mood.
In collaboration with professional hair colour brand VelvaPro and Alan Howard Educator Sara Simpson, we’ve created 6 luxuriously autumnal hair shades to add to your salon's line-up, to create high-coverage, even colour results for a stunning glossy finish.
Burnt Maple Brunette
If a glossy brunette is your client’s go-to for the autumn season, then Burnt Maple Brunette is the shade to know. With dark, luxurious maple tones with just the tiniest hint of warmth, this shade creates a rich and chic tone without being overly red. It gives the hair that expensive yet cosy-looking finish that never goes out of style. Plus, it’s perfect for clients wanting to deepen their colour for autumn while keeping things subtle. It ticks every box: Understated, chic and seriously seasonal.
VelaSilk Shade: 4.334
Copper Red
Name a better duo than copper + autumn… We’ll wait. Copper Red brings together the perfect balance of red and copper for a deep, fiery shade that feels like it was made for the season. It’s a little moodier than the classic ‘Cowboy Copper’, with added red tones that add depth and a seriously autumnal, ready finish. This shade is the perfect way to embrace the season’s warmer palette, and we’re so here for it.
VelvaSilk Shade: 66.46
Cherry Chocolate Brunette
Cherry Chocolate is for clients who love their brunette with a little extra spice. This super dark and moody shade combines rich tones with a touch of deep red, creating a gorgeous, almost mystical purple-like sheen. The result creates a dark and glossy look that’s full of mystery. It’s the perfect choice for clients who want to experiment with red tones without going for a full-on vibrant cherry shade. It’s understated drama with a seriously luxurious finish.
VelvaSilk Shade: 55:56
Honey Mocha
For clients who want to do the opposite and actually want to brighten up their brunette this autumn, Honey Mocha is the perfect middle ground. This beautiful mocha shade is infused with honey tones that catch the light effortlessly, creating a soft, dimensional finish. It’s effortlessly warm and adds a little brightness to the client's brunette base to keep things rich and seasonal. This shade creates the most gorgeous golden glow, a whole lot of shine and a brunette refresh that just feels right for autumn.
VelvaSilk Shade: 8.7
Liquid Brunette
We’re calling it: a glossy brunette is always in season. And this autumn, it’s leaning into a cooler, richer tone that we’re calling Liquid Brunette. This luxurious, cool-toned brunette creates a deep shade that has a liquid-like shine. Rich, glossy and seriously expensive-looking, Liquid Brunette is the perfect shade for clients who love a polished-looking brunette that doesn’t create too much warmth. So, if your client wants to refresh their usual brunette or is looking to go deeper for the season, Liquid Brunette delivers that sleek, high-shine look that is oh-so-chic.
VelvaSilk Shade: 4.77
Expensive Bronde
For clients who aren’t quite ready to leave their blonde behind, we’ve got you. Expensive bronde is the perfect season switch-up that still adds brightness and lightness to your clients' hair. This super chic shade brings the best of both worlds, blending brunette and blonde together for a beautifully balanced finish. It’s not overly ashy, but it’s not too warm either. It sits right in that sweet spot between the two! The result creates a luxurious, dimensional shade that feels much softer and more understated than a brighter summer blonde.
VelvaSilk Shade: 7.17
It’s time for an autumnal colour refresh!
These shades, as a collective, prove that autumn’s colour palette is about creating warmth, depth and super glossy finishes that will give clients the ultimate refresh. And with VelvaSilk colour, the colour portfolio ensures you can bring the perfect tones to your clients' autumnal hair goals. So, are you ready to give your colour line-up a seasonal refresh? Explore VelvaSilk from VelvaPro and bring these autumn-ready shades into your salon.
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