10 Fall 2024 Hair Trends You Need to Know Before Everyone Else Does!

When the bites of the weather become wintry and ice-boxed and the leaves begin to change color from the heat of Summer, it's time to switch up your hairstyle as well (just as the seasons – easy).

Are you worn out from doing the same styles over and over? In the temperature dip of the Fall season of 2024, we will be doing something different by honoring the richness in diversity, culture, and being who you are.

Here is a beauty trend that will suit your taste buds.

Meanwhile, now that we know what Black women are rocking this Fall, let's look at what our top hairstylists say about these hairstyles and guide you on how to pull them off. With the Fall Season coming with a tilt of coolness and freshness, what better way to cool off in the ‘cold dark winter’ without a good trendy hair masterpiece?

Here are our best picks from the numerous trends out there:

1. Warm Colored Hair

Your hair color can be the main thing drawing attention this season—Fall leaves are not the only thing! Warm, rich colors are often associated with fall, and this year is no exception.

But, how do you choose a color for the weather? Trust your instinct!

The changing foliage calls for rich, earthy tones like crimson, wild cherry, beachy brunette, auburn balayage, ruby wine, and deep brown colors.

These warm tones highlight your skin tone (caramel to ebony) and give your hair an extra patina.

Think about lowlights or balayage if you're not ready for a full-color devotion (it's understood). This will help you add warmer tones without a major change.

2. Contemporary and Classic Braids

The word ‘Classic’ doesn't mean your hair will look like the late 70s and 80s—especially when it is mentioned in hairstyles!

Plus, the modern spins on classic hairstyles (braids) include knotless braids, boho braids, box braids, Bora Bora braids, and weaves (stitch-braids).

Our Black ladies can try out big and bold twists with a side split, giant box braids with gold cuffs, or a simple weave with a color-tint extension pack.

On the other hand, you can try braids or twists with a zig-zag or curved part for a more trendy design. This tiny alteration may have a tremendous impact.

3. The Tousled Pixie Cut

This Fall, the oh-so-lush pixie cut is back and it’s all about giving quality and mass to every appearance you make.

For our Black ladies (with grace in their stride) who want to stand out, the pixie cut is fantastic if you want to try patterns like finger waves, a tousled look, or a sleek and precise finished cut.

And honestly? If you have a pixie, your best companion will be a dose of texturizing spray. It makes your hair look bulky and well-defined without making your hair weigh down.

Interestingly, more melanated queens are loving this daring look as searches for "textured pixie cuts" keep rising sporadically by 51.3% this Fall from a recent report analysis.

4. Statement Accessories

Your hair is the drawing table this Fall; bold accessories are the acrylic paint.

From huge scrunchies, big bow, to beaded headbands, hair accessories are becoming a part of our daily styling. In your up-and-down hairdo, these are first-rate for giving any hair some new glitter.

One practical suggestion is not to be afraid to mix and match, yea. Your overall image will be improved straight away with a velvet scrunchie put over your natural curls or a jeweled headband worn with a clean/messy bun.

In actual life, “it's such an easy way to add some knack to my everyday look," 30-year-old fashionista Michelle remarked.

Q: How can I stop my accessories from hurting my hair?

A: Select accessories that will prevent damage (use silk or satin linings). Steer cautious of metal clips that easily snag and yank on your hair strands.

5. Hottest Trendy Faux Locs

Faux locs will rule the Fall (autumn) season again this year. It enables you to play around with dreadlocks literally without a permanent commitment.

This means that regardless of your desired length—long and flowing or short and sassy dreads, you can easily buy some bundle pieces and go ahead to install them.

In essence, choose artificial locs that go alongside your hair balance for a more natural look. For extra depth, you can also consider blending in curled or wavy parts.

Through minimal care, you have a bundle of Fall energy for the warm Saturday evening.

6. Sculpted Edges

This fall, it's all about the tiny details—and that includes your edges (baby hairs).

Tiktok and Instagram women often experiment with smooth swirls, and waves with a small comb or edges brush.

Plus, this is a great way to accentuate your facial contours, thus, promoting the 2024 trend—which is all about ‘new you, different you’.

As mentioned, your essentials for this style include a tiny fine-tooth comb and a mild edge control gel (Bask and Lather Edge Control Hair Gel). For a more foolproof style, you can substitute with an old (soft) toothbrush. 

22-year-old college student Nia said, "I love it when my edges are properly laid and sculpted. I change into several styles daily and have received plenty of praise from my fellow ladies”

7. Afro Puffs with high ponytails

To look pretty literally—with this season's high-flying trends available on the internet, you need to capitalize on your natural curls as a Black woman.

Based on some biweekly study, 59.8% of Black women mentioned that their favored style for jungle mornings is high ponytails or puffs.

You see, these are simple yet ethereal techniques to wear your natural hair without the need to spend extra cash – dollars.

These looks are quite malleable and may be dressed up or down to meet any situation or exposure you find yourself in (including stage work).

For added utopian depth and volume, fluff out your puff or ponytail from its ends (especially the curly or pixie ones); collect your hair carefully using a broad hair band without using too much force.

Q: How can I give my puff or ponytail some extra volume?

A: Picking from the ends will help you gently lift the roots to give over 60% additional volume. Or, you could opt to add extension bundles or clip-ons.

8. Layered Cuts for Volume

More layers, more volume—what’s not to love, ladies?

One overlooked method to give your hair some volume is with ‘layered cuts’ (curtain bangs, choppy layers, inverted lob, feathered layers)). When it comes to style, these blended layers adorn your natural energy while it sways from side to side.

With curly hair, meet your professional hairdresser for lengthy layers ideas from Pinterest that won’t interrupt or cave in your curl pattern. 

Ladies keep searching for this style each day (over 29.7% among Black women); this shows how Layered cuts are becoming a part of our everyday lives.

Q: How can I preserve my layers between salon visits?

A: Do the trimming yourself and make it look heavenly. You can also use a curl refreshing spray to revive your style when your curls need a bit of hand.

9. Half-Up, Half-Down Hair

If you can’t decide if you should wear your hair up or down, why not both? The style is a 10/10 for ladies who want to go up and down. 

This adroit style, whilst popular, can be crafted and self-styled into what you want—from a basic top knot to more braided or twisted designs that seem unthinkable.

Use a smoothing serum on the top region of your hair while keeping the bottom section well-combed and voluminous.

10. The Asymmetrical Bob

Who says everything has to be even? Including your bob wigs?

Sometimes, choose to go all-out with an asymmetrical bob; it is a striking, contemporary spin on the ‘usual’ bob structure we all know.

As the name suggests, this style has one side of the hair longer than the other, producing a queenly, skittish, and edgy look that’s great for those who want to stand out this Fall season.