Okay, so, I’ve been thinking about changing up my hair for fall, and since I’ve got a short pixie cut, I wanted to find some cool color ideas. I started by looking around to see what’s trending right now.

First off, I checked out some popular options. Blonde seems like a good choice, you know? It can make you look younger, and it really stands out with short styles. I considered going for a bright blonde or maybe an ash blonde.
Then, there’s brunette. I’ve always liked the idea of rich, warm browns. They seem to add a lot of depth and make short hair look fuller. I found some pictures of deep shades like dark chocolate brown and espresso brown, and they looked really nice for fall. There was also this thing called a “smokey brunette,” which is like a deep brown with some dimension to it. I thought that sounded pretty interesting.
Of course, I also looked at red. I mean, who doesn’t love a good redhead, right? Shades like copper or auburn can be super bold and eye-catching. It’s definitely a unique choice, and I was kind of tempted to go for it.
My Experimentation Process
- I started by gathering a bunch of pictures of different hair colors that I liked. I made a whole mood board with all these ideas.
- Next, I tried using some of those apps that let you try on different hair colors virtually. It was kind of fun, but the colors didn’t always look realistic.
- After that, I decided to buy some temporary hair dyes to test out a few colors in real life. I tried a warm brown and a coppery red.
- I also used this website to see how I would look with different colors.
What I Did and How It Turned Out
So, I started with the warm brown temporary dye. I put it all over my hair, following the instructions on the box. It was a bit messy, but kind of fun, like a little DIY project. When I washed it out and dried my hair, it looked pretty good! It was a nice, subtle change, and it definitely gave my hair more depth.
A few days later, I tried the coppery red. This one was a bit more dramatic. When I first saw it, I was like, “Whoa, that’s bright!” But after a while, I started to like it. It was definitely a statement, and I got a lot of compliments on it.

After trying out these colors, I finally made a decision and I chose to go with the smokey brunette. I just liked how it looked on me, and it seemed perfect for the fall season. Plus, it was different from what I usually do, but not too crazy, you know?
So, yeah, that’s my little hair color adventure. It was fun experimenting with different shades, and I’m really happy with how my smokey brunette turned out. If you’re thinking about changing your hair color for fall, I definitely recommend trying out some temporary dyes first. It’s a great way to see what you like without making a permanent commitment.