Pinterest has seen searches for ‘Vanilla Latte Blonde Hair’ surge by 2,023% with its Autumn Trend Report for 2025 pointing to a chic new obsession… Caffeine inspired hair colours.
For those clients looking to warm up their autumn look with a caffeinated hair colour, Laura Elliott, Head Stylist and Educator at Neäl & Wølf, has revealed three hair colours that are the go-to for this cosy season!
Latte Brondette
Latte Bronde is becoming the go-to shade for autumn, offering a creamy blend of brunette depth and blonde brightness. It’s the ideal lived-in luxury shade that works all year round but looks especially chic as the weather cools.
“The Latte Bronde shade is softer than stark highlights yet richer than classic bronde, making it the perfect lived-in colour for autumn,” says Laura. “The subtle mix of warm beige and neutral tones flatters a wide range of complexions, making it a versatile choice for anyone looking to refresh their colour without a drastic change. This shade is all about creating natural looking dimension with lighter ribbons that catch the light, giving the illusion of fuller, healthier hair. To maintain the creamy tones and prevent dullness, recommend your clients to use a nourishing colour-safe shampoo and hair mask to hydrate dry strands.”
Caramel Macchiato
Caramel Macchiato hair is set to be autumn’s most irresistible shade, blending rich coffee-toned depth with soft, golden warmth.
“It’s the perfect balance between sun-kissed caramel and indulgent espresso,” Laura tells us. “This warm hue flatters those with lighter olive complexions with yellow or green undertones, adding instant radiance.
“Adding hues of warm caramel to dark tresses creates the illusion of shine and dimension. For those leaning towards a caramel balayage on the blonder side, a purple shampoo will help keep brassiness at bay.”
Vanilla Latte Blonde
Vanilla Latte Blonde is the perfect colour if your clients are not quite ready to say bye to summer sun-kissed hair, but instead of bright blonde, this shade offers a low-maintenance appeal ready for autumn.
“Vanilla Latte Blonde is a soft, understated shade of blonde that combines cool and warm tones, often featuring a more sun-kissed look with hints of taupe, honey or beige,” says Laura. “It’s less vibrant than traditional blonde with ashy or beige undertones, giving it a subtle, almost smoky finish. This versatile colour can be adapted and adjusted depending on skin tone; add warmth for medium skin tones with golden hues or cool it down for cooler skin tones with ashier tones.”
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