Okay, every year around this time I get asked what’s actually trending versus what’s just being predicted online, and there’s a real difference. These are the 25 fall 2026 trends I’m seeing walk through my door and get booked, color and cut both.
I split this list into color trends and cut trends so you can jump to whichever you’re actually deciding on. If you only care about the cut side, I broke that out on its own in fall 2026 hair trends haircuts.
Save the ones that make you want to book something new this season.
2026 Color Trends
Warm, rich, and a little bit unexpected, this is where color is heading this fall, and honestly I’m here for every bit of it.
2026 Styling Trends
Less structured, more lived-in, that’s the styling direction I keep seeing requested for this fall specifically.
2026 Trending Finishes
Glossy, glass-like shine is what everyone wants to hear their colorist say this fall, and that’s the finish driving these requests.
2026 Trending Techniques
These are the color and cut techniques my colorist friends and I keep comparing notes on this season.
2026 Trending Accessories
Yes, hair accessories are part of the trend cycle too, and these are the ones I keep seeing come up this fall.
Want More Fall Hair Ideas?
This is one part of our full Fall Hair roundup, covering colors, cuts, and trends for the whole season. Go there next for the complete picture.
