Cute and Easy Hairstyles for Fall Season 2025
Fall always seems to be a reset button, right? The air becomes cool, we wear sweaters and then all of a sudden our hair is a part of the seasonal style narrative. However, where do you get adorable but functional hair ideas that feel appropriate on pumpkin-spice mornings and layered-coat evenings? The season is about fast and fashionable styles that are flattering on any type of hair, including thin hair and voluminous curly hair.
You need something that is sleek and shiny to school, something that is playful and fun to wear on a date to Starbucks, or a sleek pony that keeps your greasy hair under wraps, I have you covered. These fall-perfect looks are better experienced together.
Chic Side Wave with Gold Pins
This medium length or short hair can be transformed into a polished one in a few seconds thanks to this short and wavy style. The face is framed by soft loose waves, and on one side, sleek gold pins give it a modern touch. It is part romantic and part cool-girl-just right in the fall during dinner or when you are wearing a trench coat.
In order to maintain this glossy texture, I prefer Oribes Curl Gloss to define without crushing. It is lightweight to medium hair and provides the right amount of hold on windy autumn days.
Personally, I adore the fact that this hairstyle is relaxed and purposeful at the same time. It is that middle-ground between not wanting to do an updo and wanting your appearance to feel finished. According to celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan, hair accessories such as metallic pins are returning in a big way in 2025- this style proves why.
The best part? It can even be applied on greasy hair days when you simply do not feel like washing your hair. Pin it, wave it, and you’re set.
Sleek High Ponytail
There is nothing that defines strong grace like a long hair straight ponytail. This model is smooth, shiny and is fixed up high on the crown to provide the best lift. It creates a longer face and accentuates cheekbones- an all time favorite that will never be out of style.
To continue with this style, heat-protectant is a must. I never straighten without using the GHD Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray first, it keeps the ends smooth and does not give long hair that split appearance it tends to have in colder temperatures.
As soon as I put this on, I get the feeling that I can do anything. Hairstylist Chris Appleton (who styles Kim Kardashian) refers to a slick pony as a non-surgical facelift. He is not mistaken-it is faith in a hair tie.
It is also extremely convenient in the mornings when you are in a hurry. This style is fast, crisp and stylish whether you are going to school or to work.
Silver Textured Pixie
Edgy-meets-sophisticated is the description of this cropped pixie with the silver hue. The layers provide lift and movement and bring to life thin hair or fine textures. Combined with bright lipstick or large sunglasses, it is the type of hairstyle that makes fall street style memorable.
To maintain it, I would recommend Redken Color Extend Graydiant Shampoo-it makes silver hair colors shiny and does not allow them to become dull. Pixies are quick and easy to trim every 4-6 weeks, and they are still long.
In my own opinion, something is liberating about short cuts such as this. They allow you to lean in your natural texture, and they also make you look fresh. Celebrity stylist Sally Hershberger frequently claims that short haircuts are the quickest method to look instantly contemporary – I cannot agree more.
Would you have the guts to short this season? When you do, it should be in the fall, as it goes so well with oversized knits and heavy-handed makeup.
Fall Braided Pigtails
Braids have a warm, nostalgic feeling, and this type of double braid is not an exception. It is fun, young and ideal on medium and long hair. The casual but fashionable touch of the loose and chunky braiding on either side provides an added advantage during coffee dates or fall festivals.
Braids do not pull on hair and hence they are very effective in keeping the thin hair safe. I prefer to pre-style with a leave-in conditioner such as It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In, which works to smoothe flyaways and make the strands slick as the braiding happens.
I had something like this last fall when I went apple-picking, and frankly speaking, it did not lose its shape during the day with much ado. That is the beauty of braids, they appear complex but are fast and efficient.
The best part? This appearance is a seamless transition between daytime casual and night time warm-up by simply loosening a few strands.
Blonde Tousled Pixie
This is a short hairstyle with attitude. This blonde pixie is spiky, textured and full of character. It is the ideal cut to have a low maintenance but high impact style during the fall.
Styling only requires a few minutes and a small amount of pomade- I would suggest Bumble and bumble Sumotech as a flexible hold. It provides the ideal undress but cool feel.
A cut like this makes me think of autumn city walks, oversized coats, and hot lattes. It is fashionable without being over-polished. And when you get fed up with babying more locks, this is the super easy reset you want.
Tousled pixies can actually work to your advantage even on greasy hair days- it gives it texture and a feel.
Low Ponytail with Gold Clip
A low pony has a classic quality to it, particularly when it is fastened with a statement piece. It is the minimal but stylish fall-friendly style that suits medium length or long straight hair. The sleek feel and gold clip make it that polished look that you can wear throughout the day to morning classes and even to a warm dinner outing.
I typically use a smoothing serum, such as Moroccanoil Treatment, on the base to provide shine and flyaways. It comes in particularly useful in the colder months when the statical and dryness are fond of their games with smooth fashions.
What I love about this hair style is that it is both practical and stylish. It conceals greasy hair very well on mornings when people are too lazy to wash it, yet it still feels high. Celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin has frequently mentioned that the right accessory can turn even the most basic style into something purposeful- this ponytail serves as evidence of this.
And it is very fast and convenient. Just think of throwing on a denim jacket, some flashy earrings and out the door in minutes.
Fiery Copper Braids
Fall is always made even more comfortable with braids, but these copper-colored ones are a true find. Woven over the head and into the loose medium waves of hair, they hit the right balance of playful and bold. The warm copper shade shouts fall-it is pumpkin spice on your hair.
Maintaining such vibrant colours needs colour safe treatment. I love Pureology Hydrate Shampoo, I use it because it seals pigment and leaves strands soft. Even those with thin hair can make it look like their hair is thicker and has some volume, which is always a plus with these kinds of braids.
Personally, I consider this style somewhat magical. It is daring and not intimidating, stylish and comfortable enough to wear on a daily basis. One U.S. stylist Tracey Cunningham has repeatedly claimed that copper is one of the most universally flattering colors-and, combined with braids, it feels young without trying too hard.
Whether you need a change of color or a change of style, why not get both this fall?
Frosty Blonde Crown Braids
Crown braids with icy blonde are the dream combination of fall to those who love ethereal looks. This is a medium cut that is easily adorable with two cross-braids in the front and the rest of the hair is loose and free. It is a winking reference to boho style but updated to 2025.
To keep such a bright blonde, it has to be toned. To prevent brassiness, I suggest Fanola No Yellow Shampoo, which is a miracle worker to keep long hair straight or medium length cuts icy fresh.
I have always thought that this style is ideal in school or on informal trips since it keeps the strands off the face but still makes it seem purposeful. It is a fast and convenient option when you are in a hurry in the morning.
It has a certain undisputably festive quality too-it passes so smoothly between autumn afternoons and winter holiday moods. Your hair is almost an accessory to itself.
