We’re Absolutely Swooning Over These 35 Highlight Ideas For Brown Hair In Fall

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Written by Rachel Miller

Updated: September 18, 2024

#1: Caramel Balayage on Chocolate Brown

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OMG you guys, this look is like… *chef’s kiss*. Picture rich chocolate brown hair with these gorg caramel ribbons painted through. It’s like your hair got dipped in a Ghirardelli chocolate fountain, but make it ~fall~. Sooo pretty and warm for autumn, I can’t even.

#2: Cinnamon Spice Highlights

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K so you know how everyone’s obsessed with PSLs this time of year? Well this is like that, but for your hair. We’re talkin’ warm cinnamon tones woven through your brown locks. It’s giving cozy sweater vibes and I am HERE for it. Plus it smells amazing. Jk, it doesn’t actually smell like cinnamon but wouldn’t that be dope??

#3: Golden Honey Streaks

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Alright y’all, imagine drizzling golden honey through your hair… but like, not actual honey cuz that’d be sticky AF. I’m talking bout those golden blonde streaks that catch the light juuust right and make you look like a freakin’ sunshine goddess. It’s the perfect way to brighten up your brown hair for fall without going full-on blonde.

#4: Auburn Lowlights

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So you wanna add some ~dimension~ to your brown hair? Auburn lowlights are where it’s at. It’s like adding a hint of reddish-brown goodness underneath your regular brown. Kinda makes your hair look all rich and expensive, ya know? Like you just stepped out of a fancy salon even tho you did it yourself with box dye. No shame in the DIY game, amirite??

#5: Chestnut Ombré

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Okay but can we talk about how GORGE chestnut ombré looks for fall?? It’s like your hair is slowly melting from dark brown to this warm, rich chestnut shade. V classy and sophisticated. Makes me wanna curl up with a good book and a cup of tea… or like, binge Netflix and eat too many pumpkin spice Oreos. You do you, boo.

#6: Copper Ribbon Highlights

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Y’all. COPPER. RIBBON. HIGHLIGHTS. Need I say more?? Jk I totally will cuz that’s my job lol. But srsly, adding some coppery ribbons to your brown hair is like *chef’s kiss*. It’s giving autumn leaves, pumpkin patches, hot apple cider… brb gonna go book my hair appt ASAP.

#7: Toffee Swirl Colormelt

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Okay so picture this: your hair starts off a rich brown, then slowly melts into this gorg toffee shade. It’s like your hair is a fancy dessert or smthn. SO pretty for fall and gives major cozy vibes. Plus “toffee swirl” just sounds delicious, doesn’t it?? Now I want candy…

#8: Maple Syrup Babylights

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Alright y’all, let’s talk bout BABYLIGHTS. They’re like highlights but suuuper fine and delicate. Now imagine those in a warm maple syrup tone… *swoon* It’s like your hair got kissed by autumn. Plus it makes me crave pancakes which is always a win in my book. Brb gonna go make breakfast for dinner.

#9: Mocha Espresso Dimension

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For all my coffee lovers out there (aka everyone, right??), this one’s for you. We’re talkin’ rich mocha tones with hints of espresso for some serious dimension. It’s like your hair is a fancy latte or smthn. Perfect for fall and it’ll probs give you a caffeine boost just by osmosis. That’s how it works, right??

#10: Butterscotch Face-Framing Pieces

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Okay but how cute are face-framing highlights tho?? And in a warm butterscotch shade?? *chef’s kiss* It’s like your face is being hugged by autumn. Plus it’s a super low-maintenance way to add some color if you’re lazy AF like me. Just a couple pieces in the front and BAM, instant glow-up.

#11: Nutmeg Brown Money Piece

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Y’all know bout the money piece trend, right? It’s like face-framing highlights on steroids. Now imagine that in a warm nutmeg brown… HELLO GORGEOUS. It’s the perfect way to spice up (heh, get it? Nutmeg? Spice? I’ll see myself out) your look for fall without going too crazy.

#12: Hazelnut Sombre

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Okay so sombre is like ombré’s chill cousin. It’s more subtle and natural-looking. Now picture that in a warm hazelnut shade… *swoon* It’s like your hair is slowly fading into a Nutella jar or smthn. BRB gonna go eat Nutella straight from the jar now, don’t judge me.

#13: Burnt Orange Peek-a-Boo Highlights

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OMG you guys, burnt orange is like THE color for fall. And as peek-a-boo highlights?? Stop it right now. It’s like little flames peeking out from your brown hair. So freakin’ cool and edgy. Plus it’s perfect if you wanna be a little ~extra~ without going full pumpkin head.

#14: Mahogany Red Accents

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Alright, let’s get fancy for a sec. Mahogany red accents are like… the Louboutins of hair color. They’re rich, they’re luxe, they’re GORG. Adding just a few mahogany pieces to your brown hair is like *chef’s kiss*. It’s giving “I’m a sophisticated lady who drinks red wine and reads leather-bound books” vibes.

#15: Caramel Apple Highlights

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K but how perfect are caramel apple highlights for fall tho?? It’s like your two fave fall treats had a baby and put it in your hair. We’re talkin’ warm caramel tones with a hint of red apple… *swoon* It’s cute, it’s fun, it makes me hungry. What more could you want??

#16: Bronze Balayage

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Alright y’all, let’s talk bout BRONZE. It’s like the cooler, edgier cousin of gold. And as a balayage?? *chef’s kiss* It’s like your hair got dipped in liquid metal but make it ~fall~. So freakin’ pretty and it’ll make you look like a total goddess. BRB gonna go book my hair appt.

#17: Pumpkin Spice Hair Painting

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Okay okay I know what you’re thinking. “Pumpkin spice?? How basic.” BUT HEAR ME OUT. Pumpkin spice hair painting is actually super cute and not at all basic. It’s like adding warm, spicy tones to your hair in a super natural way. Plus it gives you an excuse to match your hair to your latte. Win-win, amirite??

#18: Amber Glow Highlights

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Y’all. AMBER. GLOW. HIGHLIGHTS. Can you even?? It’s like your hair is literally glowing from within. We’re talkin’ warm, golden-orange tones that catch the light juuust right. It’s giving “I just stepped out of a shampoo commercial” vibes and I am HERE for it.

#19: Rich Cocoa Lowlights

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Alright, let’s get deep for a sec. And by deep I mean RICH COCOA LOWLIGHTS. It’s like adding depth and dimension to your brown hair with even darker brown pieces. Sounds boring but trust me, it’s SO pretty. Makes your hair look all lush and expensive. Like you just walked out of a fancy salon even tho you’re broke AF.

#20: Warm Chestnut Babylights

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Okay but can we talk about how cute chestnut babylights are?? It’s like adding teeny tiny ribbons of warmth throughout your hair. Super subtle but makes such a big difference. Plus “warm chestnut” just sounds cozy AF. Makes me wanna curl up by a fire with a good book… or like, binge Netflix and eat too much Halloween candy.

#21: Golden Brown Foilyage

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Y’all know bout foilyage?? It’s like balayage but with foils. IDK the science behind it but trust me, it looks BOMB. And in a golden brown shade?? *chef’s kiss* It’s like your hair got kissed by the autumn sun or smthn. So pretty and perfect for fall.

#22: Cinnamon Toast Highlights

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Okay but how yummy do cinnamon toast highlights sound tho?? It’s like your fave childhood breakfast but make it ~hair~. We’re talkin’ warm, toasty brown tones with a hint of cinnamon spice. So cute for fall and it’ll probs make you crave cinnamon toast. Sorry not sorry.

#23: Tawny Brown Ombré

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Alright, let’s get fancy for a sec. Tawny brown ombré is like… the Chanel of hair colors. It’s chic, it’s sophisticated, it’s GORG. Picture your hair slowly fading from dark brown to this warm, golden-brown shade. It’s giving “I’m a classy lady who drinks champagne and goes to art galleries” vibes.

#24: Russet Copper Streaks

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OMG you guys, COPPER. But make it russet. It’s like, copper’s slightly redder, edgier cousin. Adding some russet copper streaks to your brown hair is like *chef’s kiss*. It’s giving autumn leaves, cozy sweaters, hot apple cider… BRB gonna go pin a million fall aesthetic pics on Pinterest.

#25: Gingerbread Latte Balayage

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K so you know how everyone’s obsessed with fancy lattes this time of year? Well this is like that, but for your hair. We’re talkin’ warm gingerbread tones painted through your locks in a gorgeous balayage. It’s giving cozy cafe vibes and I am HERE for it. Plus it’ll probs make you crave gingerbread. You’re welcome.

#26: Walnut Brown Dimension

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Alright y’all, let’s talk bout DIMENSION. Cuz flat, one-note hair is so last season. Adding some walnut brown tones to your hair gives it that extra oomph, ya know? It’s like, still brown, but ~interesting~ brown. Makes your hair look all rich and fancy. Like you just stepped out of a shampoo commercial or smthn.

#27: Cognac Ribbon Highlights

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Okay but how bougie do cognac ribbon highlights sound tho?? It’s like, the fancy adult version of regular highlights. We’re talkin’ warm, amber-brown tones woven through your hair like ribbons. SO pretty for fall and it’ll make you feel like a sophisticated lady who drinks cognac by the fire. Even if you’re really just chugging boxed wine on the couch.

#28: Caramelized Pecan Sombre

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Y’all. CARAMELIZED. PECAN. SOMBRE. Can you even?? It’s like your hair slowly melts from brown to this warm, nutty caramel shade. Sounds delicious and looks even better. It’s giving “I’m a Southern belle who bakes pecan pies” vibes. Even if you can’t bake for sht. Fake it till you make it, right??

#29: Toasted Almond Babylights

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Okay so babylights are like, the subtle queen of highlights. And in a toasted almond shade?? *chef’s kiss* It’s like adding these teeny tiny ribbons of warmth throughout your hair. Super natural-looking but makes such a big difference. Plus it sounds delicious. BRB gonna go eat some toasted almonds.

#30: Mulled Wine Lowlights

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Alright, let’s get cozy for a sec. Mulled wine lowlights are like… the perfect fall hair color. It’s warm, it’s rich, it’s GORG. Adding some deep red-purple tones underneath your brown hair is like *chef’s kiss*. It’s giving “I’m a sophisticated lady who drinks mulled wine by the fire” vibes. Even if you’re really just chugging cheap red wine in your PJs.

#31: Honey Wheat Highlights

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OMG you guys, honey wheat highlights are so underrated. It’s like, the perfect mix of warm and cool tones. Adding some honey wheat pieces to your brown hair is like *chef’s kiss*. It’s giving “sun-kissed goddess who frolics in wheat fields” vibes. Even if you’re really just a city girl who’s allergic to nature.

#32: Warm Cider Colormelt

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Okay but how perfect is warm cider colormelt for fall tho?? It’s like your hair slowly melts from brown to this gorgeous golden-amber shade. SO pretty and it’ll make you crave hot apple cider. It’s giving “cozy autumn day at the apple orchard” vibes. Even if you’re really just drinking store-bought cider on your couch.

#33: Cappuccino Swirl Balayage

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Alright, all my coffee lovers out there (aka everyone, right??), this one’s for you. We’re talkin’ rich brown tones with swirls of creamy beige, just like a cappuccino. It’s like your hair is a fancy coffee drink or smthn. Perfect for fall and it’ll probs give you a caffeine boost just by looking at it. That’s how it works, right??

#34: Maple Leaf Red Accents

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Y’all. MAPLE. LEAF. RED. ACCENTS. Can you even?? It’s like adding little pops of fiery red throughout your brown hair. SO pretty for fall and it’ll make you feel like a walking autumn aesthetic. It’s giving “I’m a cool girl who jumps in leaf piles” vibes. Even if you’re really just looking at fall pics on Insta.

#35: Spiced Mocha Money Piece

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Okay but how cute is a spiced mocha money piece tho?? It’s like, face-framing highlights but make it fall. We’re talkin’ rich mocha tones with a hint of warm spice right around your face. It’s the perfect way to spice up (heh, get it? Spice? I’ll see myself out) your look for fall without going too crazy. Plus it sounds delicious. BRB gonna go get a spiced mocha.


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