Darkening Your Hair Color for Fall 2023
@iamzoeyluna in TransylvaniaÂ
Keep your look top-class this fall
You can embrace the change, or you can dread it. But you canât deny it: summer is over, baby. Weâre working on ditching our late sleep-ins (dry shampoo for the win!), have restocked our coffee supplies, bought the organizers, and are getting used to the sound of the alarm. But how has our Fox Fam been falling back into a routine? Letâs just say that leaves arenât the only things that are changing color!
Lustrous, rich hair tones can make even the most boring schedules feel brighter, and with the onset of busy days, weâre seeing a rise in the deep, dark tones. They can be low-maintenance while still being high-impact, and they give the rich feeling of thicker hair that autumn styles show off the best. On top of that, blends and color combinations keep the looks as interesting as you are.
Whatever your day-to-day looks like this fall, weâre excited to see everyone in dark mode.
New you, new hue
Good news, stargazers: Venus is out of retrogradeđ«! As (weâre sure) you already know, this means itâs a great time to start fresh with whateverâs been blocked for you lately. Romance can get kicked into high gear, work and creativity will start flowing, and we canât think of a better sign that itâs time for a brand-new look.
Part of your 2023 back-to-real-life glow-up should be a hair color that youâre stoked to show off â not to mention the noticeably hydrated and healthy hair that comes with using our AF deep-conditioning hair dyes. Weâve mentioned a few times lately that we are really digging the transition from summer âcoolsâ to autumn âwarmsâ, and that means going for a darker tone than what you rocked during the sunny season. Plus your hair will be totally in step with Fall 2023âs palette, making your hair the perfect accessory and always on-point.
Thereâs something else that a darker tone gives to your updated âdoâaside from all that lovely confidence that comes with a makeover, that is. Going to the dark side of the color wheel gives the gift of a low-maintenance mane.Â
In our previous blog on warm hair colors, we explained how a simple warm color can add depth to your hair that will give you a thicker, fuller-looking style without needing extra time with your diffuser. When you combine your warm-color lowlights with a time-saving volumizing shampoo youâre going to have a full look all day.
âšRemember that changing your look doesnât have to mean changing your beliefs, and thatâs why as much as we love watching your evolution, weâll never be anything other than vegan and cruelty-free. Dye away, and with AF dark hair dyes, youâre dyeing for a cause.
To Bleach or Not to Bleach?
Real talk: Summer puts your hair through the wringer with chlorine, salt water, and sun damage. Keep in mind that even though we pack our potions to the brim with hair-helping ingredients, you can choose to skip the bleaching step now and again. You can also be creative and use it only in sections. Our influencers have found some truly jaw-dropping ways to only color parts of their hairâand still stun. Money pieces are a great example of a simple switch-up that can change your whole look, without changing your entire head.
@_negatronn in Iris Green and Neon Moon
@tavujesus in Frosé
@lazybonesbeauty in Cosmic Sunshine
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AFâs Bleach, Please is as gentle as a lightener can get, and even has added goodness to keep your hair healthy while it works. And yes, AFâs range of hair color dyes produces a truer color match when they are used on lighter hair. But if youâre looking for a tint without putting your hair through the bleaching process, you can opt for a beautiful color undertone that will come through even on darker or already dyed hair.Â
For an idea on how your color will turn out with your natural or current base color, have a look at our guide to using AF hair dyes on unbleached hair. If you like how these look, weâve grouped all the colors here for easy shopping!Â
Pro-tip: Knowing your hairâs color level will be key to planning your look, and we can help you with that, too! Just cruise by this gem of an explainer which breaks it down for you.
Of course, the only way to get the strong, intense pop of color you see on some of our most colorful influencers is to lighten your hair first.
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@christystarmua in Aquamarine and Periwinkle
@violentinside in Purple AF and TransylvaniaÂ
Stir it up for some killer color
Remember: going dark doesnât mean melting into the surroundings, and it certainly shouldnât mean youâre stuck with one color! Blend your pastes for a unique shade, or combine multiple colors into your locks for a truly standout fall look. In our last blog, we talked about this fallâs trending hairstyles, and there was a lot of mention of color accents and how to use them.Â
 In particular, the money pieces and the peekaboo styles work best when the color is applied precisely (and only!) where you want it. Because we want our Fox Famâs hair dreams to come true and your looks exactly as you envisioned them, we recommend that you use our gentle-on-hair alligator clips to keep your sections secured and under control while you work.
Here are the results of perfectly applied color.
@yadeemua in Ginger Flare
@wonderingminds_420 in Ritual and Electric Paradise
@onedreamparis in Virgin Pink
How to Darken Your Current Shade
Looking for a darker shade that isnât a total change of color? Easy peasy!Â
There are two ways you can do this:
- The first method will neutralize the color you have and deepen it slightly. Take a quick look at our color wheel blog (honestly, just bookmark it already) to find out what the opposite color is to the one you already have! Once youâve got that, simply mix in a drop or two to your current color, and voila.
- Method number two is using a darker shade of the same color to help deepen the tone. Letâs say you have Aquamarine, you can add a bit of Blue Jean Baby to darken it. Again, the color wheel blog has a wheel that shows where all the AF colors fall on the wheel so itâs a snap to find out which one you need.
 To keep the blending simple and the colors separate while you apply, our tint bowls are going to be some of your besties.
Peep these dark hues on our Fox Fam!
As always, we look to you, our boldest and bravest Foxy trailblazers for our inspiration. After all, we can talk about change, but you are the gorgeous bunch that does it, flaunts it, and shares it with the world! Here are some superb examples of falling into the dark for autumn.
@makeupbytiffanybanks in Poseidon covered in Ritual
@lil.mishroom in Cosmic Sunshine, Sunset Orange, and Purple AFÂ
If youâre thinking of going green, stay tuned! Next week weâll give some precise mixing tips for gorgeous green hues that need a little bit of alchemy to get just right.
So lovelies, as you traipse into autumn vibes this year, remember that you can go dark and shine! Treat your hair right by using AF conditioning hair dyes, and for the love of gosh, share your hair journey with your Fax Fam by tagging @arcticfoxusa on your socials!