Send These 2023 Fall Hair Trends To Your Stylist ASAP
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Ahh, the fall. The time when we all dig our sweaters out of storage, grab our long-awaited PSLs and start rewatching Gilmore Girls (for the fifth time). As the season begins to change, it’s time to forgo your sun-damaged and chlorine-ridden strands in favor of a hair refresh, courtesy of these 2023 fall hair trends.
When it comes to 2023 fall hair trends, we’re transitioning into more low-maintenance and understated hues, with plenty of texture and cuts that highlight the face. We’re taking updo cues from style icons like Pamela Anderson and, yes, Barbie for stunning hair all season long, plus color inspiration from our fave celebs.
Ready for a change? Here, you’ll find all the inspiration you need for 2023 fall hairstyles, colors and cuts. Bust out that "Folklore" vinyl, turn on your virtual fireplace and start thinking autumn.
2023 Fall Hair Color Trends
California Brunette
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If you want to add a little something to your hair without making a major change, then the shade “California brunette” is for you. With over 55 billion(!!!) views on TikTok, this color features a darker root with perfectly placed bright highlights so it looks like you spend your mornings in the salty surf.
Auburn
Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Vanity Fair
We can't do a fall hair trends roundup without some sort of auburn-colored hair. Riley Keough's color is absolutely TDF, and you better believe we're giving red tones a go this fall.
Almost-Black
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions
We're fully embracing almost-black this fall — and you should too. If going all-black is a little too much, this color is a great way to add depth and warmth to your strands.
Soft Money Pieces
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Achieve a natural look with power in the front with just a little extra color. Seriously, tell your stylist you want some subtle money pieces and your face will instantly be brightened.
Tweed Blonde
Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Daily Front Row
If you can't part ways with your blonde quite yet, give this ashy bronde a go.
Chestnut Babylights
Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images
Chestnut babylights are the perfect way to add some dimension to classically chocolate hair, without the drama of full-on auburn. Pair with face-framing angles and all-around texture and you're sure to turn heads.
2023 Fall Hairstyle Trends
Bombshell Blowout
Image via Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Karl Lagerfeld
Save your rollers and round brushes, because bombshell blowouts aren't going away anytime soon. Thank goodness!
Natural Texture
Image via Aurate
We love embracing our natural textures, and you should too! Now that sweat is (almost) a thing of the past, perfect your go-to natural hairstyle for healthier, happier hair.
Long Shag
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2023 has been the year of the shag. Show your love to this revived hairstyle with an ultra-layered, longer shag for the cooler months ahead.
Braided Ponytail
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Style your hair like Ariel herself with a braided pony. You'll feel like a Disney princess in no time.
Sea Breeze Texture
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
As you've likely gathered, we're totally into embracing our natural textures. If you've got waves for days, take a page out of Gisele's book with her freshly tousled style.
Messy Half-Up, Half-Down
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We'll take any opportunity to get our hair out of our faces, and a messy half-up, half-down does just the trick. Plus, it looks amazing too.
Wispy Updo
Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Channel your inner Barbie with this timeless look. If you're looking to add some extra dimension, be sure to pull out some face-framing layers for the ultimate Barbie-inspired hairstyle.
Blunt Cut
Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images
Lili Reinhart can do no wrong — especially when it comes to her gorgeous hairstyles. We're currently obsessed with this crisp cut, and it's one that you'll be seeing a lot more of this fall.
Part-Free
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No need to decide between a middle or side part anymore. Forgo your part altogether with this sleek hairstyle.
Tousled Low Pony
Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
If you ask us, this is the fall hairstyle of all fall hairstyles. Embrace the tousled trend and keep any hair out of your face with this low pony.
Boho Braids
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co.
Boho braids aren't just for summer. This gorgeous hair style is in vogue 24/7.
Wispy Bangs
Photo by Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images
There's no better time to give bangs a try than fall. Add some texture, and you'll look like you came straight from the beach (without the sweat or sand).
Slicked-Back Bun
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Slicked-back buns are never out of style. Use hair pomade or a hair mask to achieve the look that has captured the hearts of every clean-girl aesthetic loyalists.
Side Part
Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Vanity Fair
Some may argue that the side part never *really* went away — but I must admit my Gen-Z heart aches for the day side parts re-enter mainstream media.
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This post has been updated.
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Olivia Taylor (she/her) is a writer, self-proclaimed reality TV buff and uses "Real Housewives" references unironically. Her camera roll is filled with Twitter screenshots and she will definitely talk your ear off for as long as you will let her. Find more of her pop culture ramblings just about anywhere on the internet.