The Trending Autumnal Hair Colours of 2026
Published date 14 September 2026
Richer tones, warmer shades, and seriously glossy hair are officially back in action at the salon. We’re moving away from summer's brighter shades and embracing autumnal-toned hair trends at full speed.
With soft cinnamon and creamy brondes, plus some bold, spicy coppers, there’s a common theme of expensive-looking colour that’s bringing plenty of dimension and warmth. To help you bring the trendiest shades of the season to life, we’ve rounded up five trending autumnal colours, along with expertly crafted formulas, across Quint:essential, Magi:colour, and Magi:gloss with Quif Educator, Sara Simpson.
Cinnamon Silk
The brunette shade we’ll be seeing everywhere this autumn? Cinnamon Silk. It’s a soft, warm and effortlessly expensive-looking brunette, which blends rich brunette tones with soft cinnamon, copper and red mocha hues. This creates a low-contrast, dimensional, and glass-like finish for the client's finished look. It adds warmth without feeling too vibrant and makes a stunning option for clients wanting a subtle seasonal change. Essentially, you’re creating a glossy brunette with a hint of cinnamon warmth running through the hair, creating a cosy, polished and seriously chic look.
How to get the look with Quif:
- Quint:essential: 4.34 + 6.74 (equal parts)
- Magi:colour: 5.34
- Magi:gloss: 6.04
Salted Caramel Brondie
Clients can’t decide between blonde and brunette? Luckily, Salted Caramel Brondie gives you the best of both. This creamy colour combines a warm beige or golden blonde base with subtle caramel and honey tones, creating the perfect balance of soft blonde and melted caramel. The result is naturally dimensional, wearable, and of course, expensive-looking. Rather than relying on heavy lighting, the focus is on adding subtle tones and dimension to create a softer, lived-in blonde. Basically, it’s the perfect autumn blonde for clients who want their colour to feel effortless.
How to get the look with Quif:
- Quint:essential: 9.3 with a touch of 9.7 to tone over existing highlights
- Magi:colour: 9.03 with a touch of 9.7 (add more 9.7 for extra caramel warmth)
- Magi:gloss: 10.03 + 8.03, equal parts, to create 9.03, with a touch of P.63
Expensive Bronde
We’re calling it now… Expensive Bronde isn’t going anywhere this autumn. Sitting perfectly between brunette and blonde, this shade combines soft caramel, beige, and honey tones with natural-looking brown for a multi-tonal finish that catches the light beautifully. But what we love the most about bronde is the contrast. It’s the perfect amount to create movement and dimension, but subtle enough to keep the overall result soft and blended. So, for clients who never quite decide whether they want to go lighter or darker, this is your answer!
How to get the look with Quif:
- Quint:essential: 7.0 + 7.1 between foils, then tone with 9.3 +9.033
- Magi:colour: 8.1 + 7.13 for a natural cool brown, then tone with 9.13
- Magi:gloss: 6.01 + 5.0 between foils, then tone afterwards with 9.13
Spicy Copper
If your clients are ready to make more of a statement this autumn, Spicy Copper is the shade to know. Sitting somewhere between classic copper and fiery red, this vibrant colour brings plenty of warmth and personality while retaining enough depth to keep the result feeling sophisticated. Both bold and seriously eye-catching, change up the spice levels with the formula. Want more heat? Simply add more copper.
How to get the look with Quif:
- Quint:essential: 5.4 + 6.64 (add more 6.64 for a spicier result)
- Magi:colour: 5.5 with a touch of 77.44 (add more 77.44 for extra spice)
- Magi:gloss: 6.04 with a touch of 6.6 + Copper Booster 0.43
Glazed Honey Blonde
For clients who want to stay blonde this autumn, Glazed Honey Blonde is the perfect way to add warmth without losing that luminous blonde finish. A blend of honey, soft gold, and creamy beige tones keeps the colour bright and reflective, while subtle tonal variation creates the dimension that makes this blonde look so polished. It’s glossy and glowing, with just enough warmth to make the blonde feel rich rather than flat.
It’s officially time for an autumnal refresh
This season’s colour trends create shades that feel rich, dimensional, and seriously glossy, and we’re so excited to see salons get creative with these shades. So, if your clients are craving a warmer brunette, a softer blonde or something a little more fiery compared to their usual, these Quif formulas give you plenty of inspo to use in the salon this autumn.
What shade are you wanting to recreate first? Let us know in the comments!
Comments
There are currently no comments, be the first to comment.