According to Garcia, wood-inspired brunette hair colors are in for fall. So, if you don't want to go too trendy, opt for an elegant reddish brown.

"Combining dark browns with copper [creates] a more wintery, organic palette," he says. (Think of this as a deeper update of last winter's "ronze"). Coppers offer just enough red to keep the skin looking warm and healthy and are especially flattering on those with olive skin tones.

Depending on the color with which you come into the salon (dyed blonde, brunette or virgin hair), the process to achieve a coppery brunette varies. Woods suggests asking your stylist for a copper shade that has some high-low dimension to keep the look "soft and natural."

Like other reddish hues, copper tends to fade quickly and requires a bit more upkeep. Expect to go into the salon for touchups every six to eight weeks.

The subtle red in Jones' hair helps to warm up her skin tone.

Complement fair skin and light eyes with a natural, warm brunette.

Copper tones light up the face, flattering women of any age.

Say goodbye to bleach blonde (for now at least). Fall is the time to explore dark brunette hair colors.

"Using combinations of mahogany and ash browns creates a forest-in-winter feeling," says Garcia. This year's trendy dark wood shades look "delicate and beautiful on pale skin tones."

That said, dark colors are more likely to highlight imperfections in the skin, which is why women tend to go lighter as they age. "It helps with softening their expression lines," explains de Souza. For women over 40 who want to go dark brunette, try asking for a few highlights around the face.

To achieve a dark wood hue, you're in for a simple, single-process color. If you want a bit more dimension, Woods suggests asking your stylist to diffuse the color out from the root, leaving the ends a level or two lighter.

Either way, dark wood hues require a fairly simple technique and are easier on the upkeep than their reddish counterparts.