What is the effect of fall that makes us want to change? Perhaps it is the quality of the air, perhaps it is the intimation of finding some thing to temper our drive with that is only a little more darker, deeper, more deliberative. Of either reason, when your hair is shoulder-length-ish and you want something new without losing all of it, I have got you.
We are strolling through some of the most romantic, worn and head-wearable fall hairstyle for medium hair 2025 trends. No matter what kind of hairstyle you are imagining in your dreams: soft braids, some structured knots, or some slightly disheveled curls, all of these hairstyles are a balance between making a statement and being casual at the same time. And don’t worry — this isn’t about reinventing the wheel. It is about getting in love with your hair all over again each cozy look at a time.
So which is it first that you are trying?
Braided Crown Romance
It is something timeless in a braided updo that is swirling around the head. This style is combining several braids that are gently twisted and fixed into a low knot fitting the nape perfectly. It’s equal parts Grecian goddess and “I did this myself” energy (even if you absolutely didn’t). Its combination of the braids that melt into each other gives it a sort of deep texture that makes it great in layering when the weather gets cold. There are just a couple of strands left by the face that provide that off-duty loveliness and make it very wearable.
In order to maintain this style smooth and polished even when your hair is slightly unruly like in my case, I suggest prepping it up with a smoothing cream. Give Living Proof No Frizz Smooth Styling Cream a go because it is an incredible product to control halo frizz without getting hair crunchy or oily. After braiding and pinning, a light-hold hairspray will keep the entire hairstyle very romantic and not stiff.
Braids only occurred to me as spring and summer play and student teacher camp hairstyles but this hairstyle got me more compliments than I knew how to handle, at a fall wedding. It is long lasting on longer occasions even with humidity and you do not require a lot of volume to get the look.
There is no need to reinvent fall, sometimes, it is necessary to rediscover the elegance in softness. This one hits that note perfectly.
Textured Half-Up Weave
This style exists between casualness and chic. Piecey waves and a half up style with just a bit of weaving, it is not a full braid or even a twist but an intricate yet relaxed style at the same time. It’s perfect for when you want your hair down, but still want a bit of shape around your crown. The movement of the lower part of the hair gives only a casual amount of bounce to look full and not accidental.
Not all the time does it require heat to style this look just as curls on the second-day do. Refreshing, reviving and providing lift (particularly at the roots) can be done by blasting a dry texturizing spray such as Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray. And when your ends are dry, add some drops of Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil a few drops and they will become juicy without collapsing the wave.
The type of style to me is my most comfortable option when I have a transition day between morning and afternoon, or when the weather is cold in the morning and warm afternoon. It remains in place unity it is covered with a scarf or beret and even cute when the hat is removed. Adding to that, it is extremely forgiving when you are growing out bangs or layers.
There is something youthful but not childlike as a result of the asymmetry and whimsy. Like, fall-flirt energy but with adult confidence.
Blonde Half Pony with Loose Curls
This half-up ponytail has a light feeling that is livelier despite the thicker, more autumnal textures. The elevated position provides it with bounce and the gently curled hair frames the shoulders in a really becoming manner. And can we talk about that color? Butter-smooth combination of honey blonde to beige that literally shouts sweater weather, latte in your hands, golden hour on your face. It’s a total confidence booster — and yes, it’s a totally wearable fall hairstyle for medium hair 2025.
Maintenance of this blonde color into fall is a little hard work, but worth it. To maintain my hair colors, I apply Redken Color Extend Blondage a once weekly to neutralize any shades of brass and subsequently use a mask, such as Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, to curb the effects of the season and dryness. Leave-in treatments are not something to skip on here, the hair makes this appearance look its best when healthy.
I always thought that ponytails were not allowed on the outside of a gym. But this one feels dressed-up without trying too hard. When it raises the face, it gives me an immediate impression that I am a bit more put together.
When your fall closet is inclined to be neutral, this warm blonde can be the tone that your entire mood requires.
Knotted Twist with a Casual Edge
This interpretation on the half-up make-up is casual and grounded, having a rolled-in knot at the midpoint, which adds some shape to it. It’s casual without being lazy — kind of like throwing on your favorite oversized knit with your go-to jeans. The warm balayage ribbons interwoven in the medium brown base give life, motion to the entire style, and take enough light when you turn your head.
This is another style that does stand up very well to layers in the hair, even just a few help the twists and curls to intermingle better. In terms of texture, whether it is on the crown or the mid-lengths to give that light undone effect, I would always go back to R+Co Balloon Dry Volume spray and end off with Ouai Wave Spray.
If you’re anything like me, you want to look cool without looking like you’re trying to look cool. That’s the sweet spot this look lands in. I would wear it to a gallery night, to a brunch, or to errands but still wanted to feel like me but more gussied up.
It has some architectural drama to it, the knot adds a dose of drama – but in the fireplace-on-a-fall-novel way.
Chic Vanilla Cream Pullback
Bright, airy, and extremely easy to wear on a day-to-day basis, this version of the half-up style introduces a small bit of shine to platinum balayage tones. When the twist is finally connected with a piece of hair, it gives it a smooth finish and the smooth waves in this style will give it a barely there kind of elegance. It’s sweet but not saccharine. The curls move, the twist has a hint of structure, and it is all very soft which is exactly how it complements fall whites, knits and pieces of gold jewelries.
Beatiful light blonde such as this style requires TLC, particularly at a time when weather becomes dry. I use a violet shampoo twice a month (Amika Bust Your Brass) to keep things cool-toned, and alternate between Virtue Restorative Treatment Mask and a nourishing leave-in to fight frizz.
Courteously speaking, this is the type of style I resort to when I need to look pretty but not glamorous. It is a subtle elegant feel that simply fits fall meals, weekends that you spend at home, and yet or a relaxed day of work, when you need to get compliments.
It is not really about hair being done but about high level of softness and that can never go out of fashion.
Golden Loops with Subtle Twist
The style is so subtle with curves and tension, the loose curls run under the half up style that is done in the twists, and those two sides are folded into each other and knotted into a neat ribbon-like form. It is girly but not childish and it has the sort of escapade that catches the eyes at golden hour. The blending of dimensions between caramel and buttery blonde highlights is a sun-kissed warmth that makes it somehow ideal in the upcoming cold seasons.
To maintain those lighter colours in hydration and shine through the cooler months I will go to Kerastase Elixir Ultim And when you work with day-two hair, a bit of Kristin Ess Dry Finish Working Texture Spray works to put some of the swing back in it.
This one holds a special place in my rotation. It is my sexy-and-steadfast appearance, the kind I would go out in to a family occasion or on a cold walk with a coffee cup in my hand. This makes me appear more composed on the outside even when I am messy on the inside.
The twist detail? Let us be real: it looks different when you see it in the mirror behind your head.
Low-Tension Classic Braid
It has an almost comfortably ordered presentation to a full, centered braid and this one, and its gentleness, eschews excess polish. The braid is heavy in each section and slightly slack that is what gives it that natural plop texture, rather than tight schoolgirl-like energy. The thickness of the crown blends very well into the three-strand weave, and the deep caramel lowlights (hidden through the braid) give it that warm, animated finish.
On braids such as this, I prefer preparing with light mousse, such as Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse to have a little memory, but not stiffness. It’s also key to finish the ends with a soft elastic (think fabric-covered or spiral) to avoid snagging, especially when your hair’s a little more fragile in the cooler seasons.
I would have to be frank, I always used to associate braids with summer festivals, but this one leaves such down to earth elegant vibe. It pairs beautifully with chunky sweaters and structured coats. It is putting in low effort, high reward in the best possible manner.
Want to make it more elevated? Scrub in a thin velvet ribbon at the bottom – it is minor, whilst season of magic.
Side-Braid Swoop with Tousled Texture
This cropped, collarbone-grazing style has a distinctly modern energy. The light wave adds softness; the thin braid woven back on one side of the head is what makes it sparkle a bit; one of those little architectural insertions which give curve and relieve the face without being excessive. It is half princess, half French girl, and it looks fantastic as far as it goes with a turtleneck, or an off-shoulder knit.
This kind of style loves a good styling cream. I tend to apply Bumble and Bumble Grooming Cream while damp and curl (at random) random pieces of hair with a 1 inch wand to give the dishevelled effect. The braid is best accomplished when hair is not kind of clean like when it is taped second day hair is your best mate.
There’s a confidence baked into this look. I ordered an outfit like it to wear during a weekend I went out last fall and it made it all the way through an entire day of cultured logic wandering, spontaneous espresso stops, and warehousing wine. It’s romantic in a quiet way.
There is no such thing like too many little braids that can fix the entire vibe.
Ribboned Pull-Through Plait
Soft waves and soft details merge with this ultra-pretty half-up braided style. Beading on the pull through braid technique gave it depth and thickness, then the pale pink ribbon is used to secure it all together as a warm embrace. It is the more light-hearted version of a fall hairstyle on medium length hair in 2025 to be sure and projects some sort of lightness that would be perfect on a couple of cozy occasions or any place in general that you wanted to feel a bit more special.
Prep with volumizing base should your strands be naturally fine such as mine. I am in love with IGK Big Time Volume & Thickening Mousse as it adds guts to the roots but feels non-crunchy. Then leave everything to swirl and spray a mist of Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray to fix those waves and keep the appearance fluffy rather than flat.
It is one of these styles which attract attention in the most favored way. It feels feminine, but not performative. Such as, I adore the appearance of this piece teamed with a lightweight cashmere cardigan and stacked gold jewelled chains.
And if you’re new to ribboning your braid? Begin with satin or silk they are more adapt and will not snag so much.
Soft Braided Accent on Wavy Lob
Minimal effort, maximum charm. The mini-braid pulled back along the temple breaks the delicacy of this softly waved lob, and is discreetly tuck-contained so the face will be open, and the silhouette will be clean. The book is pure airy bounce and then some semblance of structure so as to appear styled. It’s one of those “I woke up like this” looks that actually works with real life — messy buns one day, pretty braid detail the next.
I prefer to make the wave blow-dried and combable by styling with a heat protectant that adds hold- Dream Coat for Curly Hair colorwow. And when I want a bit of a gloss I pass the ends through Verb Ghost Oil.
There’s something about this look that feels quietly powerful. It could be described as casual yet thoughtful and it would be a nice outfit to wear to work, during a dinner date or even spending of time with a friend over a chai latte. It gives me a sense that I am together even when I am not.
Let’s normalize the power of “almost effortless” hair. This one’s leading the charge.
Messy Volume Bun with Face-Framing Wisps
This would be the hairstyle mascot of fall. A high intentioned crumpled on top of a bun full of bobby pins, loose tendrils around our face, buns giving height, but not stiffness. It is the kind of style you wear when you want to feel a bit undone but all at the same time smart. The crown lift flatters pretty much every face shape, and the carefree ease is present, but also posh enough to work in a ballet performance but comfortable enough to explore your city with a high-placed scarf.
I always prep with a lightweight curl cream or curl activator (Pattern Styling Cream is a favorite) to keep the strands coiled but not crunchy. A yet firm yet wiggle hold hairspray such as L Or hrqu wish we were holidaying about Satin would enable everything to remain in place though it would permit you to move around- this was, indeed, important to buns, having softness to it.
I love this as a day-to-night transition style. It goes with crisp fall Saturdays when you go from brunch, to running errands, to date night, and you do not have to redo your hair. Add hoops and a bold brow and you’re golden.
And the best part? The looser the bun, the better it looks. No pressure.
Simple Polished Ponytail with Warm Highlights
Sometimes it’s the quiet styles that speak loudest. And this clean sleek ponytail, mid-low height, slightly waved at the end, the hair wrap underneath, this creates that finish, you know, to make it concealed. What makes it more autumnal is the warm chestnut and honey balayage, which is almost visible against favorite wintery whites, especially as the sun comes down earlier. Minimalist, yes. But boring? Never.
Shine and sleekness is everything in a pony of this type. Use a smoothing serum (Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum works like magic) and tame any flyaways with a boar bristle brush. In case your ends get frizzy or simply split, weekly gloss treatment will help you out: dpHue Gloss+ in Warm Brown is very easy to deal with.
This is the hairstyle I use when I am going to dress-up towards something easy going like dinner with parents, client zoom calls, such and such. It’s refined but doesn’t try too hard.
And it makes me look like I have my life figured out when clearly my inbox proves otherwise.
Floral-Inspired Twisted Bun
Okay, this one is a statement. This is not a bun that you see on a regular day but this updo looks like petals in their dancing action, formed by twisted sections thrown together as a dimensional object resting on the top of your head. It has a sort of sculptural flower effect but it is very editorial and can be worn with a softer neckline. The chocolate colors all over capture and reflect light in such a depth manner.
This look lives on prep — I always use a pliable pomade (Ouai Matte Pomade) before sectioning and looping, and then pin with both bobby pins and U-pins for hold. So as not to dull it down with a stiff finish top a sheen mist such as Kenra Shine Spray.
It’s a total showstopper. I used a slightly different one at a gallery opening last November and felt like a renaissance painting under higher quality lighting. It stands up to wind, motion and wear.
Looking for drama with discipline, she is your girl.
High Half Pony with Glossy Curls
It is a playful, yet perfect, hairstyle a half pony is fixed high up with a neutral claw or scrunchie, and the rest of the hair is left to fall in velvet-like waves. The strata are rolled enough to add lift, but with that deeper-than-coffee color it also has that fine, edible-chocolate added on top. Think soft-glam meets effortless cool.
My favorite styling technique to achieve that healthy shine is the Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner which is applied before the styling process and then I work around the 1.25 curling iron. Complete it with a serum such as Biosilk Silk Therapy in order to have that glassy finish.
The thing that I like about this look is that it is fun, yet down on earth. It’s perfect for parties, but also feels wearable for dinner with friends or weekend errands when you want to feel like you tried without actually spending an hour in the mirror.
A bit vintage, a bit romantic all that cute.
Woven Crown Pony Hybrid
The next level of braids has been taken here, whereby a lattice structure of braids cuts across the head and intertwine at the bottom into a ponytail. It is so potent that it is just so sporty and bold and has so much attitude that there is an elegance to it that comes because of the smooth crown and the ends tucked. It straddles that fence between olden day fantasy and contemporary assurance.
This one requires a bit of time aha, I apply some Not Your Mother Curl Talk Styling Gel so that every section is tamed when I start braiding and then take my time pulling on the loops so that it gives that bubble effect. Slick with a light shine pomade with no flyaways.
I always marvel at how this fixes up the simplest jeans and jacket ensemble to a look. I was wearing it in one of the street markets early one chilly morning and I got stopped three times by people complimenting me. It’s eye-catching without being over the top.
And in case you feel it is time you take to the next level braid-wise, this is a sign.
Classic Ponytail with a Luxe Finish
This is the strength of restraint: a sleek and plump ponytail, a sleek side part, and a golden buttery hue that generates on the spot. The hair flows down in pristine sheet of silky swing that is pinned at the mid-back at a drama note. The fashion demonstrates that not only complicated plaits and hairpins can be memorable, you just have to be bright, contour, and purposeful.
Blondes of this kind require tone and treatment I switch between Fanola No Yellow Shampoo and Davines Heart of Glass Sheer Glaze to offer warmth and thermo protecting treatment and weightless body. A round brush blow-dry is good to lift the roots and get that little bump, and a flat iron to get that glossy look of the mirrors.
It is my big earrings, no time look, when I am rushing, but still want to exude one of those expensive looks. I wear this to dinners, gallery nights, or any time I want to channel my inner Parisienne (even if I’m just popping to Trader Joe’s).
Some hairstyles whisper elegance — this one sings it.
Twisted Volume Bun for Evenings Out
This jumbled pinned-up style is the equivalent of a great cozy bun as far as the night is concerned. A lot of volume on the crown, a kind of soft roll of texture and so much freedom on the tendrils–it is less a matter of control and more a matter of motion. The velvet, dark shades of black make it perfect when the nights are a bit more intense in fall, everything wants to be cut a bit more.
I use Amika Un.Done Volume and Matte Texture Spray as a matte texture spray that I spray on my hair to have something to hold before I twist and pin. And just in case you have a freshly washed hair, you will desire to add a bit of grit. Seal it with a low-sheen hairspray- Tresemm Compressed Micro Mist is not only affordable but stylish too.
That one is my must-have when the dress has no back and I have to be long in that night. The voluminous updo is shrouded in enigma, it is something that speaks a lot without looking so.
If you’re a bun girl looking to flirt with drama — here’s your moment.
Minimalist Waves with Modern Clip
Sometimes the statement comes in the smallest touch. The hair is soft and loose, softly falling over shoulders, using only one bold clip to hold it in place. It is not pretentious, not retro; it is simply gorgeous when combined with the mid-length styles that do have to be shaped, yet they do not have to have a lot of volume. It has a very 90s-minimal vibe to it almost like Carolyn Bessette with a touch of indie film star.
When it comes to that low-effort wave, I bypass the use of hot tools and use overnight braids or a wide-barrel iron. A lightweight glossing cream (Aveda Brilliant Universal Styling Creme) gives that satin finish. And the clip? You should pick something architectural or vintage-like — the cherry on top.
This look feels like a breath of fresh air. It is low-key but well-curated and that is essentially the mood I intend to achieve throughout the season.
Easy does not mean forgettable and this is the first-rate evidence.
Layered Fall Bun with Soft Strands
Tightened but still relaxed updo, this bun is both practical and cozy, experiencing the touch of layering with a touch of concealed pins and differing twists. It is all about the movement–It is not your Ballet Ecole chignon. It is easy going, textured, and fits perfectly with huge knitted cardigans and cider-drinking Sundays.
It works best when you have a touch of dry shampoo used in first, I apply Batiste Original to the roots then roughly pull back the pieces and pin them down. You do not have to think so much, the beauty lies in the softness.
It is one of those styles that I resort to when my curls are getting old and I need something classy but not haughty. It goes so well with knit dress and boots – the essence of fall.
And the best part? It remains adorable as it comes to loosen up during the day.
Undone Blonde Bun with Carefree Edges
It is the blonde-girl variation of bedhead chic calm low slung bun full of small details left out to create a deconstructive style. It is light, white, and a little bit rebellious to be contemporary. It has a foundation of the twist at the base, but all the rest is deliberately not perfect, and this is in fact what is so good.
Blondes require a mild control of shine and I prefer to use a very small amount of K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask on damp hair and blow-dry. This look doesn’t want to be stiff — it wants that barely-styled energy, like you tossed it up and ran out the door (but with good earrings).
I have paired it with a Sunday flea market outfit featuring lots of denim and flannel, and it simply worked. It seems warm and randy to have hair that looks undone but in a catchy way.
Fall is not all about layers of clothing, its layers in attitude. And this bun knows both.
Curly Top Knot with a Velvet Headband
This is such soft look with structures. A top knot that is untidy and texture ridden, topped off by some thin and wispy face framing pieces as well as a fabric headband that is a little vintage, a little artistic. The tone is towering heavenly but the sound of the songs stay earthy and liberated. It is romantic, but in a modern, grounded manner it is considered, particularly when it is matched with linen, cotton or velvet texture.
To achieve such coil definition on soft coils, I will always plop SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie into my damp hair and then twist parts and pin them. The headband? Make it neutral, soft, even handmade – all that depths and makes the entire element look like those things were not crafted, but were intentional.
It has this ineffably autumnal quality to it that feels like drinking chai, turning pages of a book, hearing that single song by Phoebe Bridgers. It’s cozy, but creative.
When your hair is between washes already but you still need to look so very darling, this is the solution.
Textured Bun with Florals
A pinch more of whims, this updo is really curly and coily caught into a bit lose yet plump bun, which is emphasized with two fluffy flower-like decorations. The front is gently curled in the pieces being plucked out back by the ears to keep the entire thing light and feminine. It is a kind of soft-focus filter in real life appearance, a delicate, dewy yet organized one.
This works best with natural curls or waves. I would recommend you start by refreshing your texture using DevaCurl Mist-er Right Dream Curl Refresher, and second, pinning using your fingers, not your brushes. Apply a pliable pomade at its foundation in order to ensure lasting power.
This makes me think of fall wedding encounters or autumn beach days – times like that when you need to be a little bit ethereal, but also like yourself. It’s playful in a way that feels grounded.
Bonus: real or faux florals — both work. Choose what speaks to your vibe.
Ribbon Bow Half-Up with Auburn Waves
The idea of knotting your own hair into a bow is something I find infinitely lovely, particularly in conjunction with a brushed out chaotic wave plus copper undertones. This aesthetic is crafty in a sense that it is domestic and like something you would wear at the picnic at the orchard or Friendsgiving party. The bow is a good dose of novelty without the whole cosplay, so you can have them on fall hairstyle for medium hair 2025.
I prefer it with soft set waves, it is better to curl with a flat iron rather than a wand so they are wide. To get a bit more shine, Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray sort of does it all: detangles, protects and softens.
Not a doubt that it is one of those that look so cute I would like to know how you did it styles. It is really simple once you practice and the effect is significant Pinterest board energy.
Fall is time of pleasure – and this bow produces it each time.
Feathered Layered Cut with Ashy Lowlights
Let’s talk haircuts. It is a layered feathered style that frames the face, a full-blown revival shot. It is bouncy, it is sassy, it does not add more volume than it should. The ashy lowlights give it that cool hued difference that we all are seeing everywhere this fall, not quite blonde and not quite brunette, but certainly stylish.
This style thrives with movement. I like using a texturizing cream (Kristin Ess Depth Defining Soft Touch Cream) while blow-drying with a round brush, and then touching up ends with a flat iron for extra flick.
And in case you are in a middle between the desire to grow up your hair and the wish to cut it off, then this is the way out. It is defined, it looks great and it moves like it is a dream, it photographs really well.
Tell your stylist that you want 70s cascading layers with invisible ends- they will get it.
Double Braids with Contrast Blonde Dimension
These are solid and strong twice the braids that is both stylishly dizzy and thick. The highlights of the bright blonde against the darker roots help give structure so that the plaits stand out even further. It’s practical (hello, windproof) but also super edgy. You are able to be sporty, cottagecore, and glam, all of those depend on the outfit.
I use a braid balm (Bread Beauty Supply Hair Cream) to reduce frizz and add smoothness while weaving. Baby hairs are tamed using a toothbrush with a dab of pomade- never miss out the edges.
There’s a reason this style always circles back. It is classic, it is reliable, and it also goes great with thick knit, rings, or simply your favorite sweater that is a hoodie.
And the bonus? Braids also serve as heat-free styling tools – remove them off, and you have some days of waves.
Whimsical Knot with Golden Waves
Fluffy, romantic, and attractively disheveled, such a middle length hairstyle sympathizes by its gently messy hair and a cleverly knotted rest of the hair. The flowing locks glint with the golden blonde highlights on the lower dark layer, which adds the effect of the multi-dimensional volume of the waves. It is that type of hair that is casual but you still look well dressed to go out to a fall wedding or a fall engagement brunch. It is the knotted design in itself giving the feel of being handmade as though being designed rather than haphazardly put together.
This short fall hairstyle 2025 with medium hair does not require much effort, though some essentials are a great asset. A watery mousse such as Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse can add lift to your curls without dragging them down and a medium-barrel curling iron can make those curls on day-old hair. Flexible hold spray, like Oribe Superfine Hairspray, is the way to go to get all day lift without stickiness.
Literally speaking I have always liked the optical illusion of this sort of knot. It appears very complicated and a stylist took some time on it but when you sum it down, it is very much achievable despite being as clumsy as me at hair bands. It has become one of my quick fixes when I need something to help me look somewhat presentable but not have to do an updo.
This style is just what fall is all about in terms of texture, which is wavy and touchable and has a lot of warmer hues. It appears, golden hour light trapped in your hair, and that is something I would never get tired of in November and October months.
Classic Side Braid for Cool City Days
The side braid is something timelessly chic, and this version proves that it can be both casual and presentable. That they are worn low and over the shoulder results not only in a more structured, but also in a softer end; the strands near the front are pulled a bit back. Medium hair can wear this type of hair equally well even though it has only a touch of layering so that the braid can have some depth.
To maintain this style without being stringent, I would tend to put on a smoothing cream such as Living proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream and then braid. It contains flyaways and makes your hair feel so conditioned that the braid will hold up even throughout a few hours of wind.
I like this braid because it is so flexible and I can wear it at any time of day to feel comfortable in jeans and boots, and to look lovely while wearing some earrings and a blazer at a fancy event. I have styled it to brunch and even to a fall market walk. It’s practical but never boring.
The style leaves me with some Parisian street style vibe. Or perhaps it is how it is tight against the neck or how a well-positioned ribbon at the end ties all up. In any case, it is a confident participant in my list of autumn bows 2025 hairstyles on medium hair.
Playful Bow Meets Half-Up Charm
Pure, fresh and very cute indeed–the bow detail adds a cinematic touch to a basic half updo. The white ribbon looks fantastic against the smooth chocolate-brown hair and the negligent volume and shine of the hairstyle place the bow in the spotlight. It’s simple, but that’s exactly the point.
It involves some smoothing out, and therefore, blow-drying with a round brush and application of a straightening balm such as the Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser Invisible Oil Primer is a must. The bow fastens on conveniently after the top is fastened and you can change it out to velvet or plaid prints as fall really sets in.
Occasionally, I will drag a few face-framing pieces forward or a clasp the sides more tight relying on the outfit. It is also an outstandingly dynamic look whenever you allow the accessory to speak out.
That seems a touch of nostalgia to this appearance, perhaps it is the school-girl heritage or perhaps it is simply the warm feminine feel. In any case, it is an autumn afternoons, warm cappuccino kind of thing.
Curled Crown with Tousled Finish
And here is a hairstyle that leans both ways, bohemian and contemporary glam because it is a high half-up pony, with clearly defined waves and it has enough volume to make heads turn. The highlights are light caramel-blonde, catching the light where a girl should be caught to make the whole combination seem light and airy, very much so, a fall festival and slap a luxe feel on it.
This type of texture has an undone finish with the help of a good sea salt spray such as the Ouai Wave Spray. In case you have flatter than average hair, just slightly shred your hair follicles on the crown before pinning up the top part, that is the trick of volume that does not appear to have been frozen.
I keep remembering fall concert appearance last year, and I think it was quite similar and lasted longer than a couple of hours. The secret is to preserve the gingerbread rings with their ends loose and flowing,–not brushed down.
There’s a freedom to this style. And it has nothing to do with looking good it is about having some movement, not being so serious and having some fun and keeping the hair out of the face. This is why it appeared in the list of fall hairstyle for medium hair 2025.
Structured Bun with Copper Glow
Sleek, simple, but welcoming, this bun full gathers any kind of hair in a sculptural twist leaving some soft tendrils to frame the face. The hair is caramel copper all over and deep enough to appear completely warm and sophisticated ideal evenings in front of a candle and climes that are cool.
The bun is a bit more titanium grid like, but to make the twist and pin work a medium hold gel is a must, even I swear by Kristin Ess Style Defining Gel. I would then fix it all using the TRESemme micro mist to keep it all without the crunch.
The particular style takes me back to how people would show up at formal autumn events like engagement parties, seasonal gatherings and even the Thanksgiving. But it doesn’t feel stuffy. That’s the charm—it’s formal but inviting.
It’s the kind of look that says “I’m celebrating something tonight”—even if that something is just the fact that it’s finally fall and you’re wearing your favorite sweater.
