As we head into Autumn/Winter 2025, hair trends are leaning into warmth, texture, polish, and a playful nod to nostalgia. Whether you want something bold or more wearable, there’s something in the mix for every style, face shape, and hair type. Here’s what experts are calling the biggest trends:

1. Colours That Warm the Season

• Rich reds & copper tones — Auburn copper and spicy, earthy reds are making a strong comeback. These shades suit Autumn’s cosy mood and go beautifully with layers and knitwear.  

• Caramel / Bronde & Warm Blondes — Blends between blonde and brunette (bronde) are very in. Warm blondes like caramel, honey, or “buttercream/blonde” bring light without being high-maintenance.  

• Muted tones — Earthy browns, tortoiseshell tones, smoky brunettes, and heritage shades that don’t shout but glow. Subtle dimension via lowlights/highlights rather than stark contrast.  

• Gloss & shine — Regardless of tone, highly glossy finishes are trending. Rich shine emphasises colour depth and makes even simpler styles look polished.  

2. Haircuts & Shapes: Bold, Textured & Nostalgic

• Shags & layers — Lived-in shags with face-framing layers are everywhere. The key is texture: not too structured, but with movement and dimension.  

• Bobs that are sharpened up — The “cultivated bob” is a sleek, structured version; there are also more textured bobs (piece-y ends, soft frays) that balance sharpness with effortlessness.  

• Fringes & bangs — Softer, “wispy” or “Wednesday-fringe” style fringes; bangs that frame the face without heavy commitment. These styles add a romantic, slightly retro twist.  

• Retro, ’60s and ’90s references — Think high volume ponytails, soft beehives, fluttery layers, and ’90s honey highlights. Nostalgia is fueling a lot of the shape inspiration.  

3. Texture, Finish & Styling Vibes

• Perfectly undone / “just slept in” texture — Messy waves, natural movement, a bit of grit or frizz looks more intentional than perfectly sleek. Texture sprays, foam, salt sprays are tools of the trade.  

• Sleek & polished contrasts — While texture is big, there’s still a counter-trend: glossy blowouts, smooth finishes, especially when paired with sharp cuts like the cultivated bob.  

• Natural textures & au naturel hair — Embracing curls, coils, waves, and natural hair texture. Less heat, more definition, more embracing what your hair naturally wants to do.  

4. Tips on Keeping It Fresh & Personal

• Pick tones that flatter your skin: Warm reds or blondes if your undertones are warm; deeper, cooler tones if your skin is cool. Dimension (highlights/lowlights) helps avoid flatness.

• Maintenance vs commitment: Glosses and tone refreshers give shine without full colour jobs. Root-friendly colours or blends help stretch time between salon visits.  

• Use styling products smartly: Texture sprays, light-hold finishing products, heat protection. To preserve colour, less frequent washing, cooler water, and conditioning treatments are helpful.

• Contrast is good: Mixing sleek and messy, structured cuts with natural texture, brighter tones with muted ones — these contrasts make looks more interesting and personal.

Final Thoughts

Autumn 2025 in hair is about warmth, personality, and balance. We’re moving away from super rigid styles and extreme contrasts of earlier seasons, toward shades that glow, cuts that flatter, and finishes that feel polished but not perfect. It’s about letting your hair reflect the mood of the season — cosy, dimensional, textured, but also refined.