25 Fall Brown Hair Ideas That Make The Case For Never Going Blonde Again

Okay, brown hair is having a real moment this fall, and honestly it never should have left. It’s rich, it’s low maintenance compared to blonde, and it photographs beautifully in every kind of fall light.

This is more of a mood board than a formula sheet, every kind of brown, paired with the kind of finish or styling that makes it look current. If you want the specific salon formulas instead, that’s exactly what I broke down in fall brunette hair color.

Save the ones that make you want to cancel your blonde appointment.

Chocolate Brown

Deep, glossy, and endlessly flattering, chocolate brown is the shade I reach for most when someone says “I just want rich brown hair.”

[IMAGE 1] Chocolate brown fall hair · Alt: fall brown hair chocolate shade · Pin title: “The Brown Everyone’s Requesting This Fall”

[IMAGE 2] Glossy chocolate brown, fall hair

[IMAGE 3] Chocolate brown balayage, fall

[IMAGE 4] Rich chocolate brown, fall hair

[IMAGE 5] Chocolate brown on long hair, fall

Chestnut Brown

Warmer and slightly redder than chocolate, chestnut is what I recommend most for warm undertones this season.

[IMAGE 6] Chestnut brown hair color, fall

[IMAGE 7] Warm chestnut brown, fall hair

[IMAGE 8] Chestnut balayage, fall brown hair

[IMAGE 9] Reddish chestnut, fall hair color

[IMAGE 10] Chestnut brown highlights, fall

Cool Ash Brown

For anyone who doesn’t want warmth at all, ash brown is a gorgeous, muted option that still fits the fall mood.

[IMAGE 11] Ash brown hair color, fall

[IMAGE 12] Cool toned brown, fall hair

[IMAGE 13] Muted brown shade, fall

[IMAGE 14] Ash brown balayage, fall hair

[IMAGE 15] Smoky brown, fall hair color

Golden Brown

A touch of gold keeps brown from feeling flat, this is my go-to for anyone transitioning from blonde who’s nervous about going too dark.

[IMAGE 16] Golden brown hair color, fall

[IMAGE 17] Warm golden brown, fall hair

[IMAGE 18] Golden brown balayage, fall

[IMAGE 19] Sunkissed brown, fall hair color

[IMAGE 20] Golden brown highlights, fall

Brown with Face-Framing Highlights

A brow-lightening piece around the face brightens the whole look without a full highlight service. I break the technique down fully in fall highlights for brown hair.

[IMAGE 21] Brown hair with face-framing highlights, fall

[IMAGE 22] Money piece, brown fall hair

[IMAGE 23] Face-framing balayage, brown fall

[IMAGE 24] Highlighted brown hair, fall

[IMAGE 25] Brown hair, subtle highlights, fall

Want More Fall Color Ideas?

This is one shade family out of our full Fall Hair roundup, covering colors, cuts, and trends for the whole season. Go there next for the complete picture.