The Autumn Hair Edit
Our gloss-giving guide to the season. [Sings] All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey. Who cares. We LOVE autumn. From weather shifts and wardrobe swaps to post-summer nourishment and lustrous colour, we’re tingling with excitement for all the hair creativity incoming. And we’re capturing the essence of the season with our Saks Artists and Colour Team here.
Hues at Saks Doncaster, Hexham and Newark
ALL HAIL AUBURN
Florence is back *everybody scream* – a muse for the season of the witch with fiery hair embodying autumn’s warm, earthy palette.
“Ahh, auburn!” says Zoe at Saks Hair Newark. “We love seeing brunettes and blondes change it up to rock their own version of this complexion-enhancing and adaptable palette. From subtle copper highlights to statement transformations, we’ll always customise colour to complement your skin tone”.
Statement red root melt by Chloe at Saks Barnard Castle
PALETTE PERFECT
Cool-toned auburns with burgundy undertones – for skin with pink or blue undertones
Warm auburns with golden copper notes – for yellow or golden undertones
Deep auburns with mahogany depths – for dramatic contrast against lighter complexions
Clueless about your hue? Fair one. Book a complimentary consultation and we’ll consider your skin tone, take you through choices and techniques and create colour that will work wonders for you.
Practical magic at Saks Crouch End
RED HAIR RULES.
A three-point plan to keep the fire burning and a great opp for us to work up the red hot references here…
Protect the flame – use a heat/UV spray to protect and keep your colour fierce. We choose Kérastase Chroma Absolu Serum Thermique to protect against external aggressors and boost vibrancy.
Stay spicy – book a gloss treatment in-salon between your main colour appointments to revive depth and sparkle.
Less lather, more lustrous – to avoid red pigments fading, swap to a sulphate-free shampoo such as L’Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular with five amino acids to gently cleanse and protect colour.
Rich to russet for Dawn at Saks Guisborough
SPOTLIGHT ON SMOOTHING
As humidity levels yo-yo, maintaining smooth hair becomes a priority for quite a lot of us. And nourishing treatments from Kérastase, L’Oréal Professionnel styling faves and ghd stylers techniques are a perfect combination for rocking salon-quality smoothness.
Want to go a step further? “Our keratin smoothing treatments are incredibly popular, if you’re wanting something to last longer”, says Shannon at Saks Hexham. “Customers love how they cut their styling time dramatically and give smooth, glossy hair that looks salon-fresh for ages.
“We choose 72 Hair – working deep within the hair structure to reduce frizz, dramatically improve manageability, and enhance natural shine. Lasts up to 12 weeks, to take you through unpredictable weather conditions.”
DIAL UP THE STYLE
As the season evolves, we move from the summery beachy waves to polished, sophisticated styles that complement auburn tones and smooth textures.
Eleanor Tomlinson with hair styled by Luke
“Think glossy bobs, sleek ponytails, and soft Hollywood waves,” says our creative director, Luke Pluckrose. “These styles showcase the richness of auburn colour while emphasising healthy, smooth hair texture. The ghd Curve is perfect for creating soft, bouncy waves that look effortless but polished.”
SEASONAL HAIR HACKS
Three pro tips from Our Stylists, straight from Our Salon Floors.
Frizz from Damp Weather? Cold Water Rinse! “Always finish your wash with a cold rinse,” says Alice at Saks Guisborough. “It seals the cuticle and locks in moisture – works wonders for drier autumn hair. And for at-home maintenance, Kérastase Gloss Absolu delivers lasting gloss, smoothness, and bounce without weighing finer hair down. While Kérastase Discipline’s advanced, Pro-Keratin products provide smoothing care and fizz control for thicker, unruly hair.”
Tangles and Flyaways? The Overnight Silk Trick. “Spread 8H Magic Night Serum by Kérastase through the lengths and ends of your hair and sleep on a silk pillowcase or wrap hair in a silk scarf. Reduces friction, stops frizz, and keeps styles smooth longer” says Johnathan at Saks Redcar.
Breakage During Styling? Technique Is All. “With your ghd styler, work in small sections, glide slowly, and one pass is enough,” shares Jess at Saks Barnard Castle. “This light touch technique protects hair and gives a polished finish.”
Lustrous at Saks Redcar, Northallerton and Leeds City
WHAT’S YOUR TAKE?
Whether you’re dreaming of entering your auburn era, seeking some smoothing or simply want to change things up a bit, our Saks stylists will welcome you in, get to know where you’re at and serve up hair that’s good for you. Book at saks.co.uk or buzz your salon.
Credits:
Eleanor Tomlinson by Victoria Bond