Fall is murmuring at the window and with it comes the best reason to change your appearance, beginning with your hair. Have you ever seen yourself in late September and said, Yep, it is time to change? That’s me, every single year. The fresh air, the warm sweaters, the cinnamon-scented coffee… all of it makes me feel like throwing my hair over my shoulder and feel like a new person. So here is a rundown of the Long Fall Hairstyles to Love in 2025 that have me completely inspired this season.
These styles are easy, elegant, and super aesthetic. They are dreamy and soft, sleek and powerful, all made to live in the real life, be it a date night, a weekend of leaf-strolling, or a 9-to-5 with a flair. Let’s get into it.
Half-Up Twist with a Side Braid
This half-up style is a hint of fantasy in a contemporary shape. The upper part is gently twisted into mini-knots, pulling the hair off the face, and a single side braid provides the necessary texture to make things interesting. The remainder falls down in straight, natural locks–the sort that you would like to run your fingers through all day. It is the ideal combination of ethereal and realistic.
I never leave the house without a texturizing spray to hold the twist in place, my favorite is Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray. It adds grip without making my hair stiff. In the case of the braid, a bit of styling wax can be used to keep those fine strands in place.
There’s something casually royal about this look. It gives “I didn’t try too hard” energy while still looking polished. I had a similar version on an autumn photo shoot in the park, and it made me feel like I was on Pinterest, so easy, so chic, so simple.
It is one of those styles that can go anywhere, brunch to book club. It’s a visual hug wrapped in a hairstyle.
Twisted Low Ponytail with Volume
Talk about modern romance. This low ponytail begins with a full crown, aka a small bouffant, and then twists into a smooth, tight tail. The last twist of hair around the elastic provides it with a neat, professional look, which still speaks of elegance. It is an excellent style to have during long days that turn into evening plans.
To blow-dry, I use Moroccanoil Smoothing Lotion to get smooth shine and no frizz. A boar-bristle brush will assist in shaping the crown and everything will be soft and in control.
This one feels like I am put-together, as in I could go to a meeting and then to dinner. It is stylish, classy, and quite simply, makes me feel like the best version of me.
In case you have long hair and want something smooth yet feminine, then this is a no-brainer.
Long Voluminous Curls with Face-Framing Highlights
These are huge waves, as autumn leaves in motion, soft, sweeping, and glowing. The face-framing accents give us that candlelit glow that we all desire as the days grow shorter. This is all-out fall glam, particularly to blondes or brunettes who desire some dimension but not an all-out color change.
I use Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner and a large-barrel curling wand to maintain curls fluffy and soft to the touch. Your best friend is a diffuser when you want to air-dry but not to lose volume.
It is my favorite style when I need to feel glamorous but not too much. I wore it to a casual fall wedding, and yes, I got more compliments than the bridesmaids (don’t worry, I kept it humble!).
It’s effortlessly beautiful and ideal for 2025’s version of casual luxe. Just enough detail, just enough movement.
High Ponytail with Silk Scarf
This style reminds me that I am walking in a Paris street with a croissant in my hand. The high pony is neat and tidy and that trailing silk scarf? It’s the cherry on top. It takes the simplest hair day and transforms it into something that appears immediately editorial, and it is so simple to do.
I spray Batiste Dry Shampoo at the roots to give it lift and control to keep the look neat. Put on a silk scarf of your choice and you are golden. (Bonus: hides any signs of a second-day style.)
This one is my lazy-girl lifesaver. I fling it on when I am in a hurry, yet I do not want to appear careless. I have even knotted seasonal scarves to coordinate with my outfits- it is a fashion trick I employ throughout the fall.
Perfect for errands, workdays, and everything in between. Scarves are basically your hair’s best accessory right now.
Double Braided Crown with Leather Wraps
There’s something powerfully grounded about this look. The face is embraced by two thick braids and long strands of earthy hair. The ends are covered with leather, which gives it a bit of a Viking feel, a gorgeous contrast between nature and form. It’s rustic but styled, bold but still soft.
I apply Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray to get grit before braiding. It gives me the perfect grip without stiffness. After that, a flexible hold spray is used to tame flyaways.
I took this upstate on a weekend and it held up so well in the wind, walking, and photos. It is functional and daring, which is exactly the type of style that makes you feel powerful and grounded.
This is the one to get when you want something a bit out of the box yet wearable. Fall hikes and flannel shirts, here we come.
Looped Bubble Braid Ponytail
The bubble braid is back — but better. In this version, soft elastics are used to make loops that pop, like small clouds of air along the ponytail. It is fun, fresh, and very 2025, which is perfect when you need something adorable and yet trendy but still can be worn in everyday life.
I prep using leave-in conditioner as slip, and then I use mini clear elastics with even spacing. A soft mist of L’Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray keeps the shape intact without crunch.
This is my go-to gym-to-dinner hairstyle. It’s versatile, simple, and a little unexpected — people always ask how I did it (hint: it’s easier than it looks).
The ideal style to wear by ponytail enthusiasts who are looking to add a little spice but not glam. This one’s a keeper.
Stacked Loops Bubble Ponytail
This bubble braid is now all grown up, dramatic, high-volume, and dripping with pure confidence. The loops fall down in an ideal sequence to form a sculptural ponytail that is as playful as it is high. It has a kind of futuristic bend to it, yet it is somehow soft, wearable, and super on-trend in 2025. The smooth crown establishes the mood, and the daring loops add the character.
To replicate this structure, I will always prep with a smooth blow-dry and a couple of drops of Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil, it will give that mirror-like finish and smooth frizz before you even start. The secret to the ideal bubble is to space your elastics evenly and to pull the hair outwards after each tie. I suggest clear bands and a strong-hold spray such as Kenra Volume Spray 25 to set it in place without causing the hair to be crunchy.
I experimented with this style on a gallery night in the city, and it was a moment with a minimalist outfit and gold hoops. I was chic, not overstyled, which is the balance I always want to achieve. One of my friends even referred to it as the coolest ponytail she has seen this year, so yes, it is a vibe.
If you’re looking for a way to level up a simple ponytail without adding braiding or heat tools, this one’s your new bestie. It is both fun and strong, and, to my mind, one of the best long fall hairstyles to adore in 2025.
Playful Double Messy Buns
These adorable and easy double buns are all playful fun, they are just a bit messy and just enough flyaway. Buns are perched high on the crown, a little dishevelled to give that lived in, soft texture we love so much during the cooler months. It is young but not too sugary, not too bold but not too loud, a really easy, confident style of early fall.
I suggest using second-day hair to have a stronger hold, and spraying Ouai Volumizing Hair Spray before sectioning. Twist and pin each bun loosely and then pull to give that full, fluffy look. Leave some strands around the face to be soft.
I also wore this outfit on a cool Saturday when I was running errands and it caught attention everywhere, especially with a plain white tee and thick brows. It is one of those easy fall looks that makes you feel cooler immediately.
This one’s perfect when you’re short on time but want something fun and spontaneous. Think pumpkin patch selfies or Sunday coffee runs.
Cozy Top Knot with Long Loose Waves
Half-up, half-magic – this comfortable top knot with long and wavy hair is a perfect casual fall look. The bun provides some form and the undone waves make the appearance soft and friendly. And what about the complete scarf, jacket, and hoop earring outfit, everything here screams fall romance with an edge.
To re-create this, I curl my ends using a 1.25-inch wand, and then I pull the top part into a messy bun, not too tight, not too clean. Amika Un.Done Volume and Matte Texture Spray keeps it light and yet defined.
It is my favorite when I want to spend a day in a cozy cafe and read books in a bookstore. It makes me feel romantic, chilled, and that I have main character energy.
Add a bulky scarf or denim jacket and you have an immediate fall fashion moment.
Curly High Bun with Soft Face Tendrils
This high bun is curly and looks like a fuzzy blanket wrapped around your head, cozy, comforting, yet still very high. Curls are piled up on the top in a lovely, voluminous twist and a few bangs and face-framing tendrils smooth out the edges. This is a feminine look that is timeless and soft.
In the case of natural curls, I would always use DevaCurl SuperCream Coconut Curl Styler as a prep and loosely gather the hair to prevent frizz. To keep the bun in place, a soft satin scrunchie is used to keep the volume intact.
This is my favorite one when I feel like being a bit romantic, it is ideal with knit sweaters, gold jewelry and soft light coming through windows.
It is simply stylish and goes well with curly hair, regardless of your curl type.
Soft Layers with Curtain Bangs
These loose falling strands and flawlessly separated curtain bangs are serving up all-out modern muse. It has depth, movement, and a natural texture that makes it perfect to style day to night. The lowlights are subtle golden, which adds richness, such as sunlight through autumn trees.
I have IGK Good Behavior 4-in-1 Prep Spray to keep it in shape, it is heat protecting and gives that frizz-free look. Those bangs are enhanced by a round brush and a light blowout.
I was so happy when I finally got curtain bangs and I felt like my face had a glow-up. It is so flattering the way they outline your features.
It is a low-maintenance, high-impact option that is always elegant, which makes it a no-fuss choice in 2025.
Romantic Braid Crown with Floral Accent
This style is the embodiment of softness, a gentle braid that flows over the crown and is hidden in the loose waves. The white floral accessory gives it a fairy-tale touch that is simply perfect with golden-hour lighting. It’s cute, polished, and quietly eye-catching.
I curl and then spray Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Spray to get shine and sleek. The braid may be traditional or Dutch, depending on the amount of texture you would like to display.
It is one of those styles that make me feel graceful at once. I had something like this on a fall bridal shower and received so many compliments.
It is a must-have when you have a special occasion, but it also surprisingly works on casual days when you need a bit of beauty boost.
Side-Braided Ponytail with Soft Waves
This ponytail is contrasting in its own way, sleek and messy, sophisticated and childish. A thick side braid is fed into a high ponytail that falls into long soft waves. It’s the kind of style that looks like you tried (just enough) without going over the top.
My favorite product to use before styling is Briogeo Farewell Frizz Rosarco Milk Leave-In Conditioner to get that silky look. After braiding the front, tie everything in a ponytail and curl the ends loosely.
I have worn this out on date nights and even to brunch, it is flirty yet still casual.
An ideal option in case you desire movement, volume, and a little bit of braid detail without the full updo commitment.
Loose Hair with Polka Dot Headscarf
Effortless charm, thy name is scarf. This style combines casual, straight hair and a retro-style scarf that is tied around the crown. The effect is casual but deliberate, as though one has emerged out of a Nancy Meyers film into the real world.
A dab of Verb Ghost Oil provides shine without weight and the scarf is useful to tame flyaways and provide big style power. I carry one in my bag in case I want to upgrade on the fly.
I personally love this style during transitional weather when I am in the mood to add a bit of flair. It is an excellent method of making your hair look finished when you did not even attempt it.
Style tip: coordinate the scarf with your lipstick or coat, it will tie the entire look together without having to think about it.
Feathered Volume with Face-Framing Layers
This long layered haircut will give you that beautiful feathered movement that is light but looks full. The front layers are swept gently around the cheekbones so that your features stand out in the most natural manner. The dimension is so apparent on this blonde hair, and it gives that sunlit softness as the days grow shorter. This is the type of easy, clean look that can take you to work, brunch, or anything in between, easy but refined.
I always use the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray to make those layers appear full and airy. It is light, smells amazing, and gives texture without making your hair crunchy or heavy. It is a necessity to have something that is voluminous but not stiff, especially during the fall when the humidity begins to creep back in.
Personally, I’m obsessed with this look. I recall pinning a very similar style to my Pinterest board two autumns ago, and it is still there looking ageless. Even celeb stylist Jen Atkin is a believer in face-framing layers to provide immediate structure and softness without a big cut.
When you want a refresh but not a short, this is your safe, stylish go-to of 2025. It is the type of cut that grows with you, adorable on a lazy Sunday, professional at your 9-5, and relaxed enough to run to the coffee shop.
Playful Braids and High Ponytail Combo
This style screams energy, fun, and bold feminine power. A number of thin, sharp braids are fed into a high ponytail, and the curls are soft and loose at the crown. The juxtaposition of the tight texture at the scalp and the free-flowing waves brings movement and edge simultaneously. It’s chic, unexpected, and very cute—especially paired with cozy fall knits.
To maintain those braids sharp and tight, I would recommend Pattern Styling Gel by Tracee Ellis Ross. It keeps everything in place, does not flake and leaves your scalp happy. Spray a flexible hold spray over the ponytail to ensure the curls remain bouncy all day- no crunch just body.
This appearance takes me back to the middle school years of experimentation- but adult and glamorous. I feel like I have a fashion-forward version of myself when I wear it now. As celebrity stylist Chris Appleton puts it, braids are never out of fashion, it is all about reinventing them.
This is to the girls who desire something beautiful, fun and with character. It’s perfect for pumpkin patch photo ops, rooftop dinners, or just showing up at the office with major main character energy.
Romantic Braided Crown Bun
There is no other hairstyle that can capture that dreamy fall softness. The head is covered with a thick braided crown which is twisted into a textured bun at the nape with only a few strands left loose to frame the face. It is fragile, romantic, and seems to be taken out of a forest fairytale. The aesthetic is ideal for anyone who wants to embrace the aesthetic of fall, i.e., knit dresses, pumpkin patches, and crisp-air walks.
To make a braid like this last with that soft finish, I would suggest applying Bumble and Bumble Invisible Oil Primer prior to styling. It straightens the hair, controls flyaways and preconditions it to hold long-term shape. Spray the bun lightly with Kenra Volume Spray to set the shape without stiffness.
I have had this type of braided bun at over one autumn wedding- and each time it was perfect. There’s something undeniably timeless about woven hair. Celebrity stylist Kristin Ess frequently emphasizes the fact that braids add a beautiful depth, particularly in combination with brunette or auburn hair.
This look is perfect whether you are going on a dinner date or just want to feel a little magical on a Monday, it is quiet luxury with just the right amount of cozy.
Soft Chocolate Layers with Glossy Curls
Nothing is as good as rich chocolate brown hair in the fall and these soft brushed out curls take it to the next level of polished. The layers provide a soft lift, particularly around the front, which frames the face in a flattering halo. This style is nothing but simple elegance, no bells and whistles, just clean lines and healthy, dimensional shine. This is what you want when you want to appear put-together with minimal styling.
This deep brunette needs a bit of shine support to take care of. I would recommend the dpHue Gloss+ in Dark Brown once a week to add vibrancy to the color and then a serum such as Moroccanoil Treatment Light to achieve that salon shine.
Being a naturally brunette girl, this style is like a celebration of what I already possess. It’s not flashy—but it’s never boring. And to be honest, when I have my hair like this, I feel like I am in a warm cable-knit commercial.
Desire to make the best of your natural depth? This is your opportunity to love that shiny, dimensional depth that 2025 is all about.
Textured Bubble Braid with a Twist
This isn’t your average braid. Beginning with a twist just above the crown and falling into large bubbles that are knotted at regular intervals, this style is fun, dramatic and dynamic. It is a casual style that is perfect on long hair and does not appear lazy, it is styled yet relaxed, fun yet not fussy. Perfect in a red coat moment, or any moment you want to make your day dramatic.
Apply a light dry shampoo or volumizing powder such as Puff.Me between each bubble to get as much fullness and hold as possible. It must have a good hair tie at the bottom- Goody Ouchless is great and will not snag.
Every time I wear this style, someone stops me. Seriously. It appears complicated, but it is actually very simple when you get the hang of it. And it is fabulous on second-day hair when you need something new and cool with no heat.
I would wear this with a dark lip and some layers to keep me warm- instant Pinterest fall girl.
Dimensional Balayage Waves
This is the appearance of the people who desire to have soft contrast in their long hair without the high maintenance color. There is a delicate blonde balayage that goes through the mids and ends of darker roots, and the hair is styled in fluid, straight-meets-wavy texture. The result? Lived-in perfection. It is not high maintenance, but it is high impact, so it is one of the best long fall hairstyles to love in 2025.
I wash my hair once a week with Redken Color Extend Blondage shampoo to maintain the freshness of the brightness without brassiness. It tones perfectly without drying the ends and it can be used on any cooler-toned balayage.
I love how balanced this look feels. It’s cozy and calm but still styled. It is the one that the girl wants people to say, wow, her hair always looks good, even when she has just done a light curl with a flat iron.
This is fall hair of the minimalist who does not want to be left out.
Rustic Side Braid with Fall Flair
If autumn was a hairstyle, this would be it. A chunky side braid starting from a crown twist and trailing over one shoulder—it’s casual, rustic, and dripping with fall aesthetic. The flyaways and the slight wave to the plait are soft and casual, as though you could wear it apple-picking or when you bake cinnamon rolls on a Sunday.
I braid tight and pancake the sections to get that perfect loosened look by pulling outward to create fullness. A pliable wax such as OUAI Matte Pomade can be used to tame the front pieces without making the braid stiff.
This one gives me cozy nostalgia. It’s so simple yet undeniably feminine. Whenever I wear sweaters and jeans, I always wear this, it just goes with the mood.
Fall 2025 is all about taking things easy and appreciating the little things. This braid matches that energy exactly.
Big Crimped Curls with Retro Texture
It is a retro twist: big and bold crimped curls. It’s giving 90s meets modern redhead or blonde fantasy, depending on tone. This type of wave gives long hair movement without the commitment of a curl wand. Consider free-spirited, touchable texture that occupies space in the most appropriate manner.
Prep by spraying a heat protectant such as CHI 44 Iron Guard and section by section wide-crimp with a wide-crimp tool. Seal it with Living Proof Flex Hairspray to hold that allows your hair to still feel like, well, hair.
I adore this as it makes any ensemble a moment. A plain tee? Boom—instant editorial energy. It is a bit crazy, a bit daring, and that is what we need to go into 2025.
This texture-heavy look is on your fall radar, as long as you are not afraid to make a statement.
Elegant Low Bun with Statement Bow
There’s something timeless about a low bun, and this version takes it up a notch with a silky black bow that feels both modern and vintage. The hair is neatly swept up at the nape, and twisted into a soft chignon, and bound with a large, stiff ribbon. This style whispers elegance. It is easy, refined, and ideal to have on a crisp fall morning or an evening party with a hot beverage in your hand.
I apply the Aveda Smooth Infusion Styling Cream to keep the sleekness and flyaways away. It provides a light grip, tames baby hairs, and provides that soft finish that this look needs. This bun is perfect with a fine-tooth comb and a pinch of patience.
I love this hairstyle for its versatility. It is the type of casual style that is immediately luxurious. The bow is a nice touch of personality that does not overdo it, it is that little styling detail that makes everything seem deliberate.
Add some bold earrings and a turtleneck, and you’re Pinterest-ready for fall 2025.
Soft Waves with Curtain Bangs
This is a long, flowing style with bangs that dreams are made of in fall. The hair is in natural waves that are easy to fall and thick curtain fringe frames the eyes perfectly. It’s moody and romantic with a hint of mystery. The tousled soft texture makes it casual, and the face-framing bangs make it a bold statement that remains relaxed.
I maintain this style by using a hydrating leave-in cream such as the OUAI Leave-In Conditioner- it adds natural texture and prevents fringe drying out or separating too harshly.
To me, this haircut is like that cool girl look that I never could achieve in high school. And now in 2025, it’s even more wearable. Celebrity stylist Anh Co Tran has a saying that soft texture is the new glam- and I am all in.
It can be worn with oversized knits, fitted coats or even sweatshirts. It is moody and modern, and it is perfect to those who want to transition into bangs without being blunt.
Braided Top Knot with Autumn Energy
This high top knot with braided sides is messy but elegant, and it is the ultimate carefree fall look. The braid begins at the temple and is rolled into a full bun at the top of the head. It’s energetic, edgy, and the perfect contrast to a tailored coat. The height is elegant, the details are charming, it is intentionally messy, but in the best way.
Your best friend in this situation is texturizing powder- Kristin Ess Working Texture Spray gives you grip and body without making the strands heavy. Secure the bun loosely and allow some face-framing pieces to fall out.
I think this one is ideal to wear to outdoor events, particularly with gold hoops or a berry lip. It is awesome when you desire to appear well-groomed without making an effort.
Whether you’re heading to brunch or walking through crunchy leaves, this bun keeps you styled and moving.
Side Braid Crown with Loose Low Bun
This side braid that turns into a messy low bun is a beautiful combination of structured and soft. The braid flows over the hairline in a crown-like manner and then is tucked into a lightly pinned bun. There are wispy tendrils that drop around the face, which contributes to the aesthetic, feminine finish. It is romantic, classic, and a bit messy, which is how fall is supposed to be.
I prefer to apply mousse to the hair prior to braiding it–Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse is great to add volume and hold. Then fasten the bun loosely using bobby pins and complete with a flexible hairspray.
There’s something poetic about this look. I also wore something similar to a cozy fall dinner and felt like I had stepped out of a Pinterest board. It’s that soft-but-special energy that never misses.
Such a hairstyle does not require anything flashy it is loud enough. And that is the type of confidence I desire in 2025.
Dimensional Curls with Face-Framing Highlights
This wavy style is all about volume and glow. Bright face-framing blonde highlights add to the big, bouncy curls and lighten the whole picture. The juxtaposition is not overdone and is not too dramatic. This is a go-to in case you want your hair to appear purposeful, but not excessive.
I use Pureology Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner to preserve my color and then use the Color Wow Dream Coat to seal the strands and lock in shine, particularly in the unpredictable fall weather.
This appearance leaves me feeling fresh even when I have not slept well. It’s like lighting a candle—you do it for the vibe. And these curls bring the vibe.
It’s chic, soft, and full of warmth. Frankly speaking, this is what fall would look like as a hairstyle.
Sporty Twin Braids with Loose Tendrils
The final combination of sporty and soft is two long, pulled-apart braids with soft curls at the front. The section is clean and crisp and the hair is twisted into dramatic sections and tied low. It is a contemporary version of schoolgirl look cute, wearable, and full of character.
Apply a styling pomade such as R+Co Dart Stick to smooth edges and provide clean lines without stiffness. Then fluff the braid a little with your fingers and maintain the finish loose.
I adore the fact that this style is so wearable even in daily life. Wear it with a hoodie or a leather jacket, it fits in and never fails.
And when you want a low-maintenance method to have your hair styled longer than a day, this is a win.
Blonde Bombshell Blowout with Layers
This is a classic glam-meets-blonde blowout that is long and fluffy. The layers provide unbelievable movement and body, providing that trademark bounce that is timeless yet new. The face-framing cut makes the eyes and cheekbones stand out and the golden color catches all the sun rays.
The Dyson Airwrap is a game-changer for this style—pair it with Kerastase L’incroyable Blowdry Crème to control frizz and keep volume locked in.
I’ve always admired this kind of soft, full finish. I think it takes me back to 90s supermodel hair, big yet wearable. Perfect for a turtleneck and knee-high boots moment.
It is a high-end appearance in case you desire to attract attention and remain completely 2025.
Water Braid Style by the Lake
There are straight rows of braids running straight back, sleek and clean, which form a sporty and structured silhouette. This style is protective, long-lasting, and full of power, perfectly sectioned and anchored low. It is worn with a warm sweater and the background of water, and it seems to be naturally seasonal.
To get this type of clean braid work, apply a firm-hold gel such as Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel and a rat-tail comb to get precision. This style is best on day-two hair to get natural grip.
I have always liked this type of braid style because it is clean and practical. It provides structure without losing style whether you are in nature or walking in the city.
This type of protective styling is worth highlighting next fall 2025 not only in terms of beauty, but also confidence.
Conclusion
Whether you want soft curls and braided crowns or bold blowouts and sporty twists, Long Fall Hairstyles to Love in 2025 have it all, no matter what mood or moment. Whether you’re craving something easy, feeling a little aesthetic, or just want to try braids by the water, this season is all about embracing texture, warmth, and individuality. It is time to play, evolve and glow, so choose your favorite look, light a pumpkin candle and let your hair speak.
