Hey, autumn cool crew–do you feel like changing your lengths as the apples fall and football tables, and lattes? What would happen when your riding pony was actually editorial with one little change? What do you like to have on your Fall hairstyle on your long hairs, what would make you feel most like yourself soft, Casual, maybe a bit Aesthetic, but also Easy? I have been keeping up with what actually does look good beyond the runway, and in this rolling guide I am sharing 25 looks of 2025 and I will start with these five beauties and I will work my way up. Ready to play?
Copper Bow Half-Up with Crown Braid
I can not stop thinking about this cinnamon-glow effect: shimmery Redhead hue styled in a loose wave and then pulled up in a half-up bow with a thin braid through the crown. Tendrils which frame the face make everything soft so you have lift without sacrificing romance. It says Sweet and slightly Aesthetic- the sort of Simple, Easy-breezy fix that makes errands main-character energy.
To take care of copper brightness, I apply a color-depositing conditioner once a week to add back the color a bit- Joico Color Infuse Red keeps warmth punchy, not brassy. A dab of Oribe Supershine on the ends pre-heat keeps bow sleek but not sticky and lengths touchable. The day frizz (attempted) it on a wet-ish day, I spritzed a smidge of Water and re-twisted; it re-powdered without being heavy, a- small-fixture, big-payoff situation.
My version of this: this style adores optional curtain Bangs, which are already provided by the facial pieces. The expert colorist Tracey Cunningham always advises glossing in between visits to keep reds shiny–so when that shine goes, I make a demi-gloss appointment. Small ritual, big mood.
In case your hair does not want to hold the bow, replace it with two small transparent elastics that will hold the loops and conceal them along with that mini braid. Want it dressier? Slip in a fine velvet ribbon of a darker blush than your copper–and you will be suddenly looked at as a harvest-party beauty.
Classic Dutch Braid, All the Way Down
It is the long-game power play: one tight Dutch braid beginning up high that slings cleanly to the length. It looks architectural on pale Blonde lengths; more graphic on darker hair. It is secure, quick and obvious–Very Easy and Simple–a useful Fall hairdo during the few days one is vying to get to Pilates as soon as possible then off to pumpkin stands.
Prep matters. Roots are brushed smooth with Living Proof No Frizz Vanishing Oil and lengths are spritzed with plain Water prior to the braid application-a little moisture creates some tackiness and tamps down frizz. On gym days, I always top off with a little light spritz of R+Co Outer Space as it layers, but it does not crisp. Pain-free unwind later, thank you.
My own technique is to pull each part after tying off–this is what we call in the States, making wide–and the plait presents a fuller appearance. Chris Appleton tends to to cold-blast styles to set shape; I apply a 10-second cold shot over the braid and the style stays sharp to bedtime. Flash poll: you pull-outs slick or fluffy?
Want day-two variety? Braided to sleep on it, unbraid in the morning, and you have ribboned waves. Wear that texture Straight tomorrow pass at the ends with a flat iron–you can wear that same hair three ways.
Side-Swept Crown into Cozy Side Plait
Feminine, fall-afternoon vibes: slow crown twist and eases to a big side braid. It is casual yet deliberate- great with a Brunettes girl who wants form without formality. It is as much orchard date as last-minute dinner-Totally Casual, effortlessly Cute.
It is less about maintenance: I put a pea of Bumble and bumble Hairdresser Invisible Oil between my palm, rake mids to even them out, then braid. When layers appear I do not struggle with them-small texture clips at the nape leave everything snug without over-polishing. A few whacks of dry shampoo at the roots will keep lift going on cold hat-hair days.
This is the style I tend to grab on when things on my schedule start to merge one into each other. I take a couple of strands at the ear loose, and to be more dramatic I run a ribbon between the legs of the braid. Pro tip I learned straight from stylist Justine Marjan: put your elastics a little low than where you think, and pancake up through them- the braid will appear so much thicker.
If your hair is super silky, dust a touch of texturizing powder (Schwarzkopf OSIS+ Dust It) along the braid path before you start. It’s like traction for hands. Sunday stroll approved.
Winter-Sun Platinum with Lived-In Waves
Flowy and ethereal cool-tone platinum which turns into airy curls that are lightweight at the crown and then melt into airy curves like Sunday morning in a white tee. The trick is being less hard: nothing crunchy, just tossily and with a bit of root volume. On Blonde lengths the impact is polished, modern and so 2025.
Platinum needs TLC. I rotate a purple shampoo (Amika Bust Your Brass) with a bond-builder mask (K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair) so tone stays icy and ends stay springy. I spritz a weightless-protect on before the heat, then I use a drop of oil and rake it through the back couple of inches only so the crown retains its bulk.
Out of personal experience, this color sings when the cut has layers that are barely there. And in case you are in need of versatility, it also goes super sleek-pin-Straight with a center part and a shine spray is a two minute flip from these waves. The secret to cheat lift (I know I say this a lot) is a couple of sprays of texture spray at the roots, Jen Atkin is a fave on this front.
When you have longevities, request your colorist to give you a shadow root one-half-shade darker than what you are on the base. It gives us dimension, gives us more space between appointments and makes that Sunday tee energy feel purposeful.
Half-Up Knot with Soft Balayage Ends
The weekend staple has arrived: leave the lengths loose with lazy bends a mini top-knot to make the face more open. The color molted by the sun-brighter roots into mids and ends in honeyed shine-so Brunettes have brightness, but not high maintenance. It is what they call Casual, and yes, very Easy on the busy days.
I keep the knot grippy with a spritz of texture spray (Verb Volume Dry Texture) before twisting; then I secure with two bobby pins crossed like an X. To shine that loose length, a light serum- Redken One United- is the best to work with the least. Soft curtain Bangs, or grow-outs, look great here, though if you love fringe, they will work equally well.
My personal micro-ritual: a windy walk leaves me with re-mist ends which I re-mist in Water, scrunch and air-set them, whilst making tea. The kink comes back and the frizz freezes, and I am out of the door again. Cozy magic.
Want it dress-up ready? Insert a small tort claw instead of the knot and pin it, back of the ear. Add hoops, swipe of lip balm—done and done.
Glossy Dark Curls with Defined Volume
I find something hypnotic in fat, chocolaty spirals which reflects the lights in a correct way. This is extremely-defined ringlets moisturized along the root to its ends with volume in the crown to balance it. It is that kind of Fall hair look on long hairs that gets luxurious, but not in an overdone way – a nice balance between Aesthetic texture and relatable glamour that meets the moment in 2025.
For curls like these, moisture is queen. I put Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel on top of a light leave on, such as SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Conditioner. A spritz of Water on day two after it has been refreshed makes it come back to life without leaving build up on the hair. To help that shine last as long as possible, do not forget a silk pillowcase.
Personally, I know that one of the ways to maintain a sharp curl also entails doing the finger-coiling of the top layer of the hair after applying a product and fashioning. Stylist Vernon Francois recommends that you should always treat curls as cashmere, as he says: soft hands! no rough rubbing! so I either leave them to air dry or do a low setting on a diffuser.
Half a swipe of shine oil when you go out–particularly when the golden autumn light is upon you–makers this every day beautiful into head-turning with a single step. Its trick to style in a way that causes strangers to question: Who does your hair?
Side-Braided Elegance with Sleek Edges
It is the braid you don when you want to look polished and yet still want to feel comfortable: a neat side braid beginning at the crown, edges rolled into soft swirls. It is sleek and sculptural and simply Cute enough to take to the red-carpet party but just as good on a date to a fall dinner.
To keep braids neat, I apply a smoothing cream (Mizani Styling Lotion) before sectioning and use an edge control like Ebin 24 Hour Extreme Hold for baby hairs. When braiding, it is good to spray a little bit of Water on hands that will enable the flyaways to be tucked without messing with the smooth side.
To my mind, this kind of style can show that Braids do not have to be boho. When combined with statement earrings it is a lesson in subtle diva-ness. Hairstylist Nai vasha has been mentioned severally that sleek hairstyles require balance- hence the perfection is making the braid a little loose and the edges sharp.
Add softness by undoing the nape-braided section and tugging one face-framing strand. It does not lose or start over and goes directly to Casual.
Twist-and-Braid Bubble Ponytail
This is one not to put off when you are willing to have some fun with dimension: a top-twist bun which gradates into a bubble-braided ponytail. The portions are puffed only enough to be Aesthetic, and modern. Besides, its sculptured silhouette makes it a type of Fall style of long hairs that is bound to raise eyebrows not only at coffee shops but also at concerts.
To make my bubbles keep their shape I prefer to prepare with a dry texture spray. It uses small clear elastic randomly spaced down the length that creates structure and the tugs on each section gives that pillowy effect. On the top twist I tack in place with French pins to hold invisibly.
When I have tried the braid myself, it seems to be the more laid-back cousin of a standard braid, similar to one of those looks, but not quite as chaotic as the others. Celebrity stylist Chris Appleton has claimed that the bubble ponies photograph like a dream and I can attest they perform much better in gold fall light.
To give it a flavor of Casual, loosen more on bubbles and do not do the top twist. It becomes a casual festival style that does not seem to be unintended.
Polished Waves in a High Ponytail
This is where the ponytail is a conversation starter of how much effort you put in without actually having to do an entire blow-out. Long polished waves tumbling down a high gather at the crown-it is Simple, Easy, and can be applied in either day or evening wear. It is actually the warm color that is so gorgeous with autumn knits or a sleek LBD.
I brush down roots through a straightening iron, and then wrap the pony in large-barrelled curls of curls away from the face. An oil based shine spray such as Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine makes it shiny but not stiff. The one I use to get a neater finish is to wrap a thin piece around the elastic.
In my personal experience, this is great on hair a second day or two old-yesterday texture provides greater body to the waves. An instantity lift is achieved with the trick used by Jen Atkin including the flipping of your head upside down and then pinning down the pony.
In case you are a Brunettes devotee, velvet chocolate splashes with caramel streaks add this cut additional depth in fall light.
Ultra-Sleek High Pony with Mirror Shine
Straight, sky-high ponytail with the reflective until maximum minimalistic statement. It fits snugly on the top of the head, looking rubbish at the part, and is long enough to swing wildly–the thing to wear when you want your hair to feel like a piece of jewelry.
For this glassy finish, I work a heat protectant (GHD Bodyguard) into damp hair, blow dry straight, then flat iron in small sections. An application of Kerastase Elixir Ultime just to the ends of the hair will achieve that without getting the roots heavy.
In my view, this look thrives on precision. Hair artist Justine Marjan is a fan of a boar-bristle brush to help distribute natural oils, which is, literally, what helps the top section remain glossy. It is also a great Easy then when humidity is not stalking you down during the late fall when it can get drier.
To make it gentle enough to wear by day, finish the ends slightly curved or tie down more, at the nape. Same shine, less severity—two moods from one base style.
Braided Crown into Voluminous Bubble Braid
A braid-inside-a-braid effect that both seems opulent and down-to-earth: The crown begins with a narrow French braid folding into a statement bubble braid down the back. The space is spot-on in dimension and bounce with each of these Bubble-shaped characters being the right distance to each other hence the Aesthetic and Cute aspect of it overall this being an Aesthetic and Cute take on the Pony. Its dreamy Fall hairstyle would suit hairs of long lengths with dark brown in 2025.
To achieve hold, without stiffness I use Bumble and bumble Thickening Spray prior to use of blow-dryer then using fingers to puff-up each section after tying elastics. Frizz is controlled by Water spritzed lightly on during shaping. Wrapping small strands around elastics keeps everything seamless.
In my case I adore the combination of this with high-neck knits or turtlenecks and it feels like it frames the face without having to keep all the hair off the face and still make an impact. Hairstylist Chris Appleton likes to finish off bubble braids with oil only on the ends most of the time; this makes the last part not look dry as compared to the rest.
To make the volume softer, stretch each bubble further out, until it looks almost cloudy-like-great for Casual weekend ventures when you feel like some drama but not perfection with high glosss.
Double Dutch Braids with Sleek Middle Part
You can not deny that twin Dutch braids look adorable on their own and travel straight and clear across the hairline to a end. The style is young and classic, and I think I would use it on days when I just want my hair controlled but Cute. Accurate center section makes it sharp, and the tendrils that are framing the face smooth the edges.
I do prep by spraying lengths with Water and a little leave in so I can have some slip to go by before finally braiding it in slightly damp hair. The addition of a small amount of edge control along the hairline will preserve the look through the day.
Personally I adore it when I have to travel or do lots of city wandering. It takes hardly any effort and, according to stylist Sarah Potempa, braids are a style you can sleep in and have done on when you wake up.
To transformed the mood, loosen the braid only at the crown, and leave the remainder tighter–suddenly, it has a festival or market-day attitude with no loss of functionality.
High Pony with Feed-In Braids
Sleek-meets-volume This is when feed-in Braids are pinned up in a high ponytail and length is allowed to flow with motion. The exquisite parting and the ideal braid tension are what turns it into a statement both on Casual days and when wanting to be slightly dressier in 2025.
There is no way around moisture when it comes to these kinds of braids, prior to styling I use a light oil mixture such as Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint to the scalp and a braid sheen spray down the lengths. This keeps shine intact and frizz minimal.
For me, this look feels powerful. It gives height and presence without being fussy. Braider Susy Oludele: feed-ins, she claims, are perfect when you cannot tell where the braid starts–that starting point is the key to the elegance.
Gather the pony lower or twist it into a bun at the nape-it will be much more Easy day-to-day and will be two totally different moods with no additional effort.
Shaggy Curly Layers with Feathered Bangs
Curly texture plus wispy Bangs equals instant retro charm. It is dynamic and filled with motion with shorter layers at the face and long ones to bring bounce. The Aesthetic glow that the soft highlights enhance are ideal on crisp fall mornings.
I recommend a lightweight curl cream (Ouai Curl Crème) and air drying for definition. A quick scrunch with dampened hands (Water works fine) revives the shape between washes.
Not by experience but we find these Bangs magical when it comes to softening tough jawlines or round faces a wee bit elongated. According to stylist Mara Roszak, “Embrace the natural curl direction”; one cannot struggle to make it straight since this will go against the form.
In the wind, I can just roll the upper half up loosely and watch the rest run down–it tames hair and leaves layers to show off their stuff at the same time.
Glossy Caramel Waves on Brunette Base
This one is to my Brunettes that prefer a lightness that picks up the sun: deep brown roots that flow into caramel strands, arranged in polished loose waves. It is advanced but simple enough to wear everyday in the year 2025.
These waves are the secret key of a large-barrel curling iron that has been worked through after being cooled. I seal it with a glossing spray such as Color Wow Extra Shine to put a sheen on it so that it looks expensive.
I have always considered this shade an ideal one to use in the transition seasons when wearing it accentuates cold skin without tricking it to a summer shade. Tracey Cunningham frequently describes the fact that caramel tones make the eyes pop, in particular hazel and green.
To make it casual, just forego the hot tools and put it on the color Straight: the dimension still peeps through, and it looks incredibly casual nonchalant.
Side-Swept Low Braid for Work and Beyond
The low side-swept braid is so very pretty because it is so simple: smooth at the top, coming out as a one-sided braid upon the shoulder. It is formal enough to wear to a boardroom meeting but casual enough to grab a drink after work, thus it becomes a default fall hairdo in almost all boardrooms in 2025 among long-hairs.
To make it smooth, I begin with a straightening pass, and then pass it loosely by hands so that it would not be firm because otherwise, it might not be that easy to brush out. Any flyaways are calmed by using a smoothing cream such as Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream. When I am rushing between meetings I will tie the elastic in with one of the braid strands so that there is no sign of separation.
Personally, I would wear this style with either a fitted blazer or the comfiest turtleneck- the style is open to interpretation but is purposeful. This braid is a testament to the fact that hair stylist Anh Co Tran is usually right when he says that a clean silhouette in the front will allow you to have fun in the back.
To make kerchiefs on a casual day, simply loosen the hair pieces a bit, and pull out a little face-framing piece to create a Quick Cute twist!
Half-Up Curly Pony with Mini Braids
The go-big hairstyle of the day you have to throw lift and body: bouncy curls piled on a half up pony, cute little extra tight mini braids at the top is where that little something is. The texture explodes thanks to the Blonde area and the curls make it Aesthetic and young.
I prep with a curl-defining mousse (DevaCurl Frizz-Free Volumizing Foam) and a touch of Water before braiding to prevent frizz. The trick lies in having the top tight with contrast to the lax airy ends.
In my case, the style is ideal when you have a transitional fall weekend pumpkin patch, brunch and right to evening plans. The crown braids add structure to the volume so it does not need touch ups throughout the day.
Even stylist like Justine Marjan has her tip here: she braids the hair first and then gathers the pony. It maintains tension uniform and avoids lumps in the section of the crown.
Romantic Curly Half-Up with Pins
That means curly locks fastened up just enough to open the face and leaving some of the tendrils free. It is playful, romantic, and it can be used during an evening get-together or another festivity. It is amplified in volume at the crown, to give the high note without sacrificing that Casual air.
Next I curl up with 1 inch iron; brush through. The crisscross or decorative clips are Bobby pins that hold it in place and without it feeling heavier than it should do. The curls can be touched with a spray of flexible hairspray, such as Kenra 25.
Me personally, I love how you can do this on naturally curly hair- no need to waste time with an iron or just add a little bit more to what you already have. My favorite stylist, Vernon Francisco lays down the rule to always pin into the direction of the curl in order to set it and it has helped a lot.
Wear it with big earrings on cooler evenings, as a sexy look with a nonexistent amount of time spent in the mirror.
Long Box Braids with Ombre Finish
Long, smooth box Braids is another protective style and is when the Braids are super long and sleek, which serves as a style statement as well. In this case we have a fall-infused ombre: the brunette turns to golden honey. It’s striking yet Easy to maintain through the season.
I maintain braids moisturized with some light oil such as jojoba or argan by applying it to the scalp. A braid spray with Water base keeps frizz minimal.
I think the versatility of this look (you can wear it down, with a high pony, bun and even a half-up knot) is its beauty. Stylist to the stars Susy Oludele finds that color blends in braids can easily make an outfit look more interesting without adding on extra upkeep, and this ombre most definitely does the trick.
To have a fun twist, just wrap several braids with metallic thread and it reflects the light quite magically during the autumn capers.
Two-Tone Curtain Bangs with Long Layers
This is a big yet wearable hairdo mixes toasty brunette cabinets and platinum-blonde face-framing locks combined with Juicy Bangs. It is backward looking, yet all 2025 offering immediate radiance sur-rounding the face.
Maintenance entails applying purple shampoo on the blonde streaks to prevent yellowing and coupled with a hydrating mask once in a week on the brunette base. Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense and Joico Color Balance Purple are complementing products.
This is why I love this look with minimal makeup the hair is doing the talking anyway. As Guy Tang has mentioned on many occasions, contrasting tones can only be successful with a cut that boasts of movement and thus, these long layers are crucial in this case.
I plan to pull the blonde out in a knot again so it is half up, and then leave the rest to freely flow- still playful but a bit less obnoxious.
Blonde Crown Braid with Loose Waves
This halo-braided braid goes around the crown gently and the rest of the Blonde hair flows gently in a calf shape. It is as bohemian as it is polished- great for Casual fall festivities or even a rustic wedding. The Simple structure helps wear it during the day as well as during the night.
I like a light texturizing spray prior to a braid which adds grip to just washed hair. After the braid has been established I fix it with a flexible-hold hairspray so that it moves freely. A dab of Water on the hands can be used to smooth flyaways without messing with texture.
Personally, I find this kind of crown braid fabulous on a blustery fall day the hair is out of your face and yet looks purposefully put together. Kristin Ess, a celebrity stylist says regularly that a braid must be performed in combination with undone waves so that they can be not too formal, and she is right.
To make it feel softer, remove some strands that can frame the face, curl them out of the face. Instant romantic upgrade.
Big, Voluminous Caramel-Toned Waves
It is a daring look: the large airy waves with ample caramel balayage flowing into brunette roots. The height at the crown is very dramatic and the free curls are so casually Aesthetic. It is a Fall hairstyle of Long hairs and an eye turner in 2025.
To get that lift, I use a volumizing mousse (Oribe Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse) before blow-drying upside down. I curl using a large barrel iron and brush through to soften followed by a spritz of shine spray.
I personally love the way that this color adds dimension-light is reflected differently on the caramel ribbons as well-they appear to have even more waves. Stylist Jen Atkin can be overheard very frequently saying that the volume is a part of preparation not only styling, so do not skip the mousse step.
In a hurry? Instead of taking three-quarters of an hour setting in rollers, focus curl only the top layer–instant body, no set.
Sunset Ombre with Half-Up Top Knot
When all you need is colour to speak, think bold: a warm pastel-pink-to-tangerine-to-yellow gradient tips, for a warm sunset effect, with an informal half-up knot. It is Fun, Cool, and Cute, and it suits imaginative 2025 atmosphere.
To preserve a vibrant tone, the sulfate-free shampoo is to be used and it should be washed using cool Water. Another tip of mine is to add Overtone color conditioner once a week to maintain tones alive.
I think, in my opinion, this style has never been better when paired with neutral clothes the hair becomes the accessory. Hairstylist Guy Tang: Bold color always needs a cut that makes it move I point 9, so what Guy Tang would call the slightly textured cut of ends here is perfect.
Interchangeable, simply tie a loose braid instead of a knot at the crown area, again same impression, different feel.
Chestnut Waves with Soft Layers
Such lustrous and chestnut-brown locks with slight hints of copper are the epitome of glamorous easily wearable hair. The motion is provided by long layers which frame the face without taking share-by Simple, Easy 2025, Brunettes.
I use a 1.25 inch iron alternating the direction of the curls to fall naturally. The ends are left shiny, but not heavy after a drop of Moroccanoil.
The warmth of this tone to me makes it an excellent autumn fit, i.e. think camel coats, burgundy knitwear and gold accessories. According to Tracey Cunningham, chestnut is among the flattering colors that fitted a wide variety of skin tones, hence, the common chestnut color will never be out of fashion.
Want more drama? Throw in a couple caramel highlights though the color is subtle it will pop out as your waves move.
Velvet-Bow High Pony with Curls
It is festive but toned down into a curled high pony simplified with a fluffy velvet bow to give out a comfortable Aesthetic charm. It is one of those Cute styles that you would wear to a holiday market, a Friendsgiving, or even a low key date.
I then draw the pony tail back and tight and curl, then slightly flatten with a brush before bouncing. The technique of keeping the style in place is to spritz some setting spray such as LOréal Elnett. In case there is still the need, the curls can be curved up again during the day with a swift spray of Water.
At least in my own case, it is accessories such as this bow that I consider a memorable part of a pony. According to the stylist Kristin Ess, a hair trinket is the fastest method to transform an ordinary hairstyle transforming one into something special, and this is exactly what it is.
You can do it on a more muted note with an exchange of the bow with a silk scarf (still stylish, yet, more practical in the casual situations).
Whether it is gentle, romantic curls or fashionable, loud Statement Braids, the long hairstyles that will be popular in 2025 are as varied as women themselves wear. The best part? They are easy to dress up or down-Easy to be used regularly as well as sophisticated to make heads turn. Be as Casual or Aesthetic as you like: here is a fall look to fall in love with. So, grab your favorite styling tools (and maybe a little Water spray bottle), and make this autumn your best hair season yet.
