Fall isn’t just sweater weather—it’s braid season, texture season, romantic-updo season. Are you already dreaming of cute, simple, or statement-making looks to match your PSL mood or flannel layering? Whether you’re heading to class, brunch, or a slow Sunday stroll through golden leaves, this year’s fall hairstyle for long hairs 2025 has something for every vibe.
This post, I am deconstructing wearable, real styles with pictures you can see below, including soft waves with bangs, braided crowns, and aesthetic ponytails. So…what are we channeling this season, casual, chic or a little wild-card romantic?
Let’s dive in.
Double Dutch Braids with a Twist
This long hairs fall hairstyle 2025 is a big sporty-girl-meets-cozy-aesthetic vibe. The traditional double Dutch braids begin at the crown and are worked into thick, controlled ropes, and are finished off with low elastics to create a clean finish. The fact that it is so tidy on top and allows some loose strands to frame the face, making it soft, is what makes this style feel even more 2025-like: it is easy, playful, and can be worn with athleisure as well as under a wool coat.
To maintain this look crisp, you will want to avoid frizz. I usually go in with Ouai’s Matte Pomade just at the roots before braiding—it gives that model-off-duty hold without stiffness. And when your ends are feeling parched, a dab of Moroccanoil Treatment at the ends gives that extra shine.
Frankly, this is one of those easy, no-fuss outfits that I find myself returning to on hectic mornings. It lifts your entire face in a flattering manner and allows your earrings to speak- particularly with a statement silver or geometric earring.
It is a style that you can perfect with a few minutes in front of the mirror and two stable hands. Or, as a time-saving measure, get your bestie to braid you up before brunch. That’s what fall friendship looks like.
Intricate Braided Halo Updo
This is a braided updo that looks red-carpet ready, but still completely achievable with practice. The cornrow-like detailing is braided inward to a full braid that crowns the head in a very beautiful way. It is both classy and guarded- a beautiful reference to the past styling but still new and pretty. And we cannot leave out the face-framing baby hairs that give the entire silhouette softness and purpose.
To keep it, I would recommend a light scalp oil like Bread Beauty Supply Hair Oil: Everyday Gloss, especially in cooler and drier months. It leaves your parts hydrated and your braids shiny without buildup. A satin scarf overnight also helps preserve that polish.
It is an all-out scene stealer to wear to a wedding, date night, or fall gallery crawl. And although it is not a 5-minute solution, the durability of a protective updo such as this one will result in less daily styling- and a lot more peace of mind.
There are times when your hair worn with purpose is the best accessory. And this one says elegant, strong, and ready for the season all in one.
Looped Mohawk Pony
This one is futuristic and adorable, as though your ponytail has evolved to be more structured. This long hairs fall hairstyle 2025 creates volume at the crown and then falls into cinched loops that fade into soft waves. It is providing the effortless put together and to be honest, I am in love with how it makes the most of volume without extensions or curling wands.
I tend to prep with Bumble & Bumble Thickening Spray and tease a little at the crown before looping to hold the structure. Dry shampoo can also be used as texture spray to thicken your hair a bit in case it is on the finer side.
I wore this to a work dinner last year and received more compliments than I knew what to do with. It is somewhat surprising, a bit architectural, and quite 2025 in its audacity.
And, you know, you wear your hair down all the time–just once, try this. You will feel taller, slimmer, and a bit more in control of your entire vibe.
Golden Bubble Ponytail
Okay, can we talk about this bubble pony moment? It is so easy and so effective, particularly when golden cuff elastics are used to provide immediate glamour. Each bubble makes the bounce and shape that turns a regular ponytail into a fashion moment. The highlights do pick up the light here as well-particularly on blonde or brunettes who want to frame their fall color in a fun, graphic manner.
This style is most effective on unwashed hair-hello, second-day hair styling. I will run some Color Wow Dream Coat through to smooth and reflective flyaways and then I will just section and tie. It really is that quick.
I adore this to run errands and rooftop cocktails. It gives cool-girl energy with barely any effort. And when you have layers, the volume in the bubbles keeps everything all snug.
It is a one of those how did you do that styles that is secretly just a couple of hair ties and five minutes.
Romantic Braided Crown with Natural Texture
This one is autumn poetry. The crown is loosely braided and clings to the head and allows the natural texture to cascade down like a river of curls. It has face-framing pieces that are deliberately unfinished, and it would be the romantic fall hairstyle I would wear during golden hour or a forest retreat in 2025. And we can not leave out the fact that this is so pretty on curly hair types, it emphasizes natural pattern without imposing shape.
I love the Pattern Curl Mousse and a diffuser on low to keep my curls defined but not stiff. The braid keeps your hair out of your face, yet allows your curl story to shine through. Some root control gives the braid some pop.
There is something about this look that is just like walking through crunchy leaves with a cup of hot cider. It’s soft, dreamy, and full of seasonal magic.
There are styles that speak in a low voice, not in a loud voice–and this one speaks just enough.
Sleek Platinum Layers with Blunt Bangs
This slick layered cut with blunt bangs is very editorial. It is straight, bright, and icy cool, the ideal contrast to all that warm fall texture. This look takes precision but delivers high drama with minimal styling once it’s done. Perfect to take into fall when you want a low-maintenance, high-impact cut.
Blondes, listen up—this requires some love. I am a devotee of Olaplex No. 4 and No. 5 to maintain blonde, and I have purple shampoo at the ready to prevent brassiness. The mini flat iron is excellent to tame bangs without over-processing the rest of your hair.
This is the one to go with in case you are in the mood to make a bold change to the season. It’s not whimsical, it’s commanding. Ideal when you want to enter a room and not utter a word.
