The light along Park Avenue has shifted. The koi ponds in Central Park catch a different angle of sun, the Farmers Market tables are stacked with gourds and late-season citrus, and the air — even in Central Florida — carries that particular autumn suggestion that makes everyone want to reconsider their hair. Fall is here, and the palette has changed considerably.
Move Over, Tan — This Fall Reads Vibrant
For years, autumn meant warming up your color: deeper caramels, amber tones, the quiet comfort of a brown that reads like a good cup of tea on a cool morning. That approach still has its place. But this season, there is a parallel conversation happening — one built around fuchsia, saturated red, electric blue, deep violet, and a yellow that has no interest in being subtle.
These are not accidental colors. They are deliberate, architectural — whether worn as an all-over statement or as bold, piecey placements that catch light the way stained glass does inside Knowles Memorial Chapel on a clear afternoon.
And if you assume this palette belongs exclusively to a younger clientele, it does not. These colors work on anyone willing to wear the attitude alongside the hair. Confidence is the actual formula.
Aveda’s professional color line gives our colorists the tools to build these looks with precision. As a direct-dye professional color — meaning the color in the tube is the color that goes on your hair — it opens up creative possibilities that feel both immediate and controlled. The color is semi-permanent, lasting approximately twelve washes, with no line of demarcation and minimal upkeep. For someone new to fashion color, or someone who wants to explore without a long-term commitment, it is a considered place to begin.
The Statement Lip, Reconsidered
The fall lip this year is not quiet. Rich burgundies, bold berries, saturated roses — these are colors with depth and intention. The key is application: creamy, precise, and lasting.
Aveda’s Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Liquid Color Balm delivers exactly that. A 100% vegan formulation in seven creamy shades, it wears up to eight hours without bleeding or drying, applies with the weight of a cushioned balm, and carries a scent built from ginger, peppermint, mandarin, and vanilla. It nourishes while it colors — which is not a compromise, it is simply good formulation.
For those whose preference runs toward shine over saturation, the Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lip Gloss offers instant plumping, all-day moisture, and a high-shine finish that stays lightweight and comfortable. No one wants hair adhered to their lips — this gloss understands that.
The classic red lip, it should be noted, requires no seasonal justification. It is always correct.
Where to Begin
If a full vibrant transformation feels like too large a first step, consider something quieter — a few peekaboo streaks of teal placed beneath the surface, visible only when the wind moves through. Or a subtle amplification of your natural red. Pair that with a creamy, pigmented liquid color balm, and the fall look assembles itself with very little effort.
To swatch lip color, consult with one of our colorists about a seasonal update, or simply sit with the idea for a while — find us at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, or call us at 407.645.2264. We are here when you are ready.