Blog

Trending Fall Hair Colors for the New School Year: Perfect for Teachers and Students Alike

July 31 2024

As the new school year approaches, it’s the perfect time to refresh your look and embrace the vibrant, trending hair colors of fall 2024. From teachers to students, everyone can benefit from a new amazing hue that not only boosts your confidence but also adds a touch of excitement to your everyday routine.

No need for expensive gym memberships or detox teas – a fresh hair color can give you that much-needed boost. In the spirit of food-inspired beauty trends, think brownie-inspired brunettes and latte blonde highlights. Ready to get inspired? Let’s dive into the top hair color trends for fall 2024 and how to achieve them.

Caramel-Balayage Hair Color

Inspired by Megan Thee Stallion's warm, caramel balayage against her chocolatey base, this look is perfect for all seasons. It offers brightness for spring and summer and depth for fall and winter. Ask your stylist for a shadow root to make the look more blended and natural, reducing the need for frequent salon visits.

Pro Tip: Use a bond-building or protein treatment weekly to strengthen your hair and a moisturizing deep conditioner to keep it soft and hydrated.

Vanilla Chai Highlights

Vanilla chai highlights, part of the "vanilla girl aesthetic," feature a grown-out/rooted blonde with a sandy/beige hue and neutral undertone. This natural blonde look focuses on hair health over full-bleach jobs. Perfect for growing out roots subtly and minimizing salon appointments.

Pro Tip: Use a neutral hair gloss, like Kristin Ess Signature Hair Gloss in Winter Wheat, to maintain the sandy hue and keep your blonde looking fresh.

Latte Hair

Latte hair, as seen on Hailee Steinfeld, is a light-to-medium brunette with warm babylights or light-brown balayage for dimension. This soft, blended color is ideal for a minimal yet chic look.

Pro Tip: Keep your latte color looking extra glossy with a weekly shine treatment like Color Wow Dream Coat Spray or L'Oreal Paris 8-Second Wonder Water.

Scandi-Hairline

The "Scandinavian hairline" trend lightens up your baby hairs and hairline to give a sunkissed, ultra-bright blonde appearance. This technique creates a natural, sun-kissed look without chunky highlights.

Pro Tip: Bring plenty of reference photos to your colorist and ensure they are familiar with this specific technique to avoid any unwanted results.

Cherry-Cola Hair

Cherry-cola hair combines vampy eyeshadow and dark-red lipstick trends with a deep-brown base and warm red tones. This auburn shade is perfect for adding warmth to dark hair.

Pro Tip: Ask for a deep-brown color with red mixed in for that perfect cherry-cola hue. Use a red color glaze to maintain the warmth between salon visits.

Icy-Platinum Hair

Channel your inner '80s diva with icy-platinum blonde hair, a bold and striking look. This shade requires a significant dye job but offers major impact.

Pro Tip: Use purple shampoo to maintain the platinum tone and consider wearing a wig for the look without the long-term commitment.

Smoke Hair

Add a cool, gothic vibe to dark-brown or black hair with a smokey, charcoal shade. This trend introduces blue/gray hues for a unique, edgy look.

Pro Tip: Embrace your natural grays, as they enhance the smoky effect, making your hair even more chic.

Glossy Espresso

Rachel Zegler’s glossy espresso hair is a low-maintenance yet elegant choice. This dark-brown color with a high shine is perfect for a polished look.

Pro Tip: Use shine treatments and deep conditioners to keep your hair shiny and rich, enhancing the boldness of the dark-brown color.

Copper

Variations of copper and amber hair colors will be everywhere this year. These spicy, orange-toned shades add warmth and brightness to your look.

Pro Tip: Wash your hair only two to three times a week with sulfate-free shampoo for color-treated hair and use a copper hair gloss weekly to maintain shine and brightness.

At The Masters Salon, our expert stylists are ready to help you achieve any of these trending fall hair colors. Set up a consultation to discuss the look you desire and an assessment of your hair’s condition to create a custom plan for you.

Book your appointment with The Masters Salon today and get ready to embrace the new school year with a fresh, exciting hair color. Visit our website The Masters Salon to schedule your consultation, or give us a call at 256.883.6270. We are located at 930 Bob Wallace Ave. SW, Suite 220 in Huntsville.