How to Transition from Summer to Fall Color | Craft Collective Salon Group

As summer fades and Pittsburgh’s air turns crisp, many clients at Craft Collective Salon Group start asking how to shift their hair color for the season. Whether you want to soften sun-lightened blonde tones or add depth for autumn, our Wexford team makes that transition seamless and sophisticated.

1. Warm Up Your Tone

After months of UV exposure and chlorine, summer blondes often turn pale or flat. Adding golden, caramel, or amber notes restores dimension. Our stylists use Wella Professionals Shinefinity gloss to deposit subtle warmth without darkening.For a softer blend, we recommend balayage touch-ups like those featured in Top Blonde Balayage Looks for Wexford Professionals.

2. Lowlight for Depth

Adding strategic lowlights gives movement and prevents over-processed ends. We hand-paint neutral chestnuts or soft mochas into the mid-lengths to create a balanced, seasonal look.Because our Wexford clients value low maintenance, we choose placements that grow out gracefully and require minimal touch-ups through winter. See how this philosophy connects to our Balayage & Hair Color Guide.

3. Gloss and Condition

Fall weather can make hair appear dull. Our team pairs glossing treatments with bond care to restore shine and smoothness. We often combine Aveda’s Botanical Repair system with R+Co Bleu’s moisture-rich conditioners for instant radiance.Learn more about keeping color vibrant year-round in How to Maintain Your Color Through Pittsburgh Winters.

4. Adjust Your Home Routine

Colder air means less humidity and more dryness. Swap light summer formulas for hydrating lines like R+Co and R+Co Bleu.We recommend R+Co’s “High Dive” for added shine or Bleu’s “Essential Hair Tonic” for lightweight hydration. Both protect tone and texture without weighing hair down.For sustainable product philosophy details, visit our Sustainable Beauty page.

5. Book a Pre-Holiday Refresh

The weeks before Thanksgiving are ideal for color updates. A mid-autumn refresh ensures vibrant tone through the holiday season and reduces fade from indoor heating.Our Wexford stylists recommend booking your appointment six to eight weeks after your summer service for the smoothest transition. Explore appointment options on the Wexford Salon page.

6. Sustainability in Seasonal Color

Every color service at Craft Collective Salon Group is designed with the environment in mind. Our eco-systems use refillable color tubes, energy-efficient lighting, and waste-reduction programs. Choosing seasonal updates instead of complete overhauls reduces product use and keeps hair healthier long term. For a deeper look at our values, see the Sustainable Beauty Philosophy.

7. The Perfect Autumn Palette for You

From honeyed caramel to mushroom blonde and rooted champagne, our Wexford team will help you find the shade that frames your features and matches your wardrobe’s fall tones. Get inspired by our artists on the Meet the Stylists page.

8. Book Your Seasonal Transformation

As the North Hills leaves turn, refresh your look with the region’s leading color experts. Visit Craft Collective Salon Group to book your fall balayage or gloss service and step into the season with dimension, depth, and healthy shine.