The Hair Colours That Will Define Autumn and Winter
As the seasons shift, so too does the palette of sophisticated colour gracing the salon chair. Jo Hansford's senior colourist reveals the tones set to dominate the months ahead: rich brunettes, effortless blondes and the softest whispers of blush.
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The art of hair colour lies not in the pursuit of trend for trend’s sake, but in the quiet confidence of a shade that belongs entirely to you. As the year turns towards autumn, the palette shifts towards something altogether more nuanced: colours that speak of richness, of depth, of the kind of sophistication that whispers rather than shouts.
This season, the brunettes gaining ground in the salon are those of a distinctly cooler temperament. Gone are the honeyed, sun kissed browns of summer; in their place emerge tones of velvety depth and lustrous shine, multidimensional in their complexity yet restrained in their warmth. These are brunettes of substance and elegance, the sort that catch the light with an almost glossy luminosity.
For those drawn to blonde, the narrative continues to centre on a certain old money aesthetic: blondes that are beautifully blended and creamy, polished yet understated, the kind that reads as effortlessly expensive rather than obviously coloured. This is the blonde of timeless elegance, of restraint and refinement.
The Evolution of Warmth
Where warmth appears this season, it arrives in softer, more wearable iterations. Copper tones are evolving into delicate peachy hues, muted and carefully calibrated to harmonise with each individual’s complexion and features. The intensity is tempered; the effect is personalised.
An emerging fascination centres on what might be termed specialist lightening techniques that achieve subtle luminosity without the traditional approach, offering a gentler means of lifting colour whilst maintaining the hair’s integrity and creating highlights of naturalistic refinement.
Perhaps most intriguing is the appearance of muted blush tones, soft pink hues that descended from the runway into reality. These delicate shades, far from the vivid pinks of seasons past, offer something altogether more refined: a whisper of colour rather than a declaration.
The Philosophy of Personalisation
The thread connecting each of these trends is not adherence to a prescribed formula, but rather the understanding that colour should exist in conversation with the individual who wears it. The most sophisticated approach to hair colour is one that considers complexion, cut, lifestyle and the natural texture of the hair itself. Colour becomes bespoke, considered, entirely personal.
This philosophy of personalisation has always guided the work at Jo Hansford, where the focus remains firmly on creating something that works in service of the wearer, rather than in service of a trend.
Imagery courtesy of Jo Hansford (@johansfordsalon).