Like matcha lattes and the Dyson Airwrap, the season's coolest new hair trend [1] is a winning combination of two separate things. If you're shopping around for a bold new fall hair colour, allow us to introduce you to "bropper," a brunette twist on the seemingly unstoppable copper hair [2] trend.
It's no secret that red hair [3] has been dominating over the last two years with everyone from Megan Fox [4] to Lily James, Kendall Jenner, and Ciara wearing the look. But as we head into fall, that vibrant hue is getting a cosy update. As seen on stars like Lindsay Lohan [5] and Kehlani, bropper hair is darker and a bit more sultry, making it perfect for the moody season that's approaching.
To learn more about the bropper hair-colour trend for fall, keep reading.
What Is the Bropper Hair Colour?
As you may have deduced from the name, the shade combines brown and copper, making it a great in-between colour for natural brunettes looking to switch things up without going super dramatic. "We usually see the rise of copper colours every autumn, and this year we expect no different. Instead of bright tones and more yellow-based shades, we're expecting the colour of the moment to lean deeper and more red than before, the result being these beautiful shades reminiscent of autumn leaves," Tyler Moore, expert hair stylist at London-based salon Live True London [6] tells POPSUGAR.
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"Bropper differs from typical copper by blending natural brown base tones in with golds and red," Lauren Mildice, a colourist at Maxine Salon [9] in Chicago, explains. "This neutralises the unwanted orange element in most coppers and creates a softer effect, rather than a glaring orange tone."
The nature of the colour makes it easy to achieve on a naturally brown base, but that's not a requirement to get the look — you'll just need to put in a little extra work to get there if you have naturally blonde or black hair. "Bropper is achieved by blending painted pieces of copper, amber, and brown shades of varying depth and lightness throughout the hair," Mildice says. "This technique is customised based on a client's thickness, texture, and lifestyle." The end result is a beautiful mix of brown, copper, and amber tones. "It's more of a cinnamon bronze rather than strawberry blond," she says.
How to Maintain Bropper Hair at Home
Though red hair colours aren't as temperamental as blonde, you'll still want to ensure you're properly caring for your new style. "Quality shampoo and conditioner is so important," says Mildice. "By picking the wrong one, you could end up stripping the colour out. The more steps you take to protect your colour, the longer it will last." She recommends the Kérastase Chroma Absolu Shampoo [10] (£27). Cool water is preferred when washing to help prolong the vibrance of the dye.
Using a heat protectant when styling with hot tools is also critical. "It creates a barrier between your hair and the heat," she says.
Bropper Hair-Colour Inspiration
See more examples of the bropper hair colour ahead.