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Autumn's favourite hair colour is cinnamon – and it's universally flattering

Meghan Markle was recently spotted sporting the shade

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One of the main things we love about autumn is the opportunity to change up both our wardrobes and our hair colour.

Yes, while we're making the great switch from sundresses to woolly hats and coats, we're also looking for ways to add a touch of autumnal colour to our hair, which makes this year's trend of cinnamon highlights all the more exciting.

From Meghan Markle showcasing the look in one of her recent Zoom calls, to actress Zoey Deutsch showing off her perfectly glossy copper bob for the past year, we've never wanted to copy a hair colour more. And it's easy enough to achieve.

Simply head into the salon and ask for your balayage colour to be cinnamon (a big trend for this season). Stuck on what colour you should be asking for? It's intuitive, says colourist Ryan Trygstad, telling Refinery29: 'You have cinnamon in your cupboard, so it's easy to visualise that warm golden-brown colour... You can keep any light strands, like your post-summer ombré or blonde balayage, then blend red-bronze tones throughout. The result is a full-bodied shade that's warm, dimensional, and reflective'.

Don't fancy a trip to the salon? Josh Wood Colour has just brought out a brand new at-home Caramel Gloss, branding it ideal 'for adding golden, sun-kissed hues into brunette hair, making it the perfect Autumn hair colour!' That means you can try out the colour without the commitment.

Still not convinced? Have a look at these celebs rocking the trend, as well as our favourite cinnamon hair looks on Instagram...

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Meghan Markle

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Meghan Markle made a sweet appearance on America's Got Talent via Zoom, with a video message for contestant Archie Williams – who previously spent 37 years in prison for a crime he did not commit and was only freed in March 2019 – cheering him on and telling him 'she had been so moved by his story.'

As well as showing off her caring, humanitarian side, the Duchess also showcased a brand new hair colour for autumn.

Known for her long, black hair (which she's recently worn in mermaid waves for Zoom calls), Meghan obviously decided a change was in order and added some copper highlights, which frame her face perfectly.

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Zoey Deutsch

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The actress swapped her California-blonde highlights for an auburn-tinged bob last year – and has since inspired a legion of cinnamon hued copycats. Deutsch credits Hollywood colourist Tracey Cunningham for her signature hair colour.

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Sam Chapman

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Make-up artist and one half of beauty brand Pixiwoo, Sam Chapman, shows off her recently highlighted copper locks on the Josh Wood Instagram page, lighter at the front to frame the face and popped perfectly with a bold red lip.

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Chestnut waves

These rich copper tones play perfectly against dark red hair, giving depth that will compliment almost every skin tone. Copy these natural waves to fully show off the various shades.

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40s glamour at Percy & Reed

This delicious caramel balayage look is exactly what we'll be bringing to salons this autumn.

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Subtle highlights at Bleach London

Who said you need to go all out with a new colour? These face-framing strands perfectly showcase the trend, without too much commitment.

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Deep cinnamon highlights

Deliciously dark and full of depth, these red highlights interwoven through chocolate brunette hair are autumn to the core.

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Peachy ombre at Bleach London

Okay, so this may be at the lighter end of the scale, but if your hair is blonde and you fancy dipping a toe in the cinnamon pool, these peachy, burnt orange tones are the perfect way in.

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