Usually the start of fall inspires people to try out darker hair colors to accompany the season's crisp, cool weather, but this year's fall hair-color trends [1] are here to provide us with some lighter fare. The "mocha melt" hair color, for example, will be one of the season's biggest trends [2], and it's perfect for anyone hoping to embrace the moodiness of fall while still adding some summer flair.

"This is beautiful on brunettes that want a blend of blond tones," Karissa Schaudt [3], a colorist at Chicago's Maxine Salon [4] told POPSUGAR. According to Schaudt, if you have a naturally brown base color but want to try out this shade, ask your colorist for a full balayage during your next hair appointment. "This style should keep a rooted look, while lightening the mid-ends," she said. "This melt is lifted two to three levels lighter than the natural [color], so it's not overly lightened and perfect for fall."

Dark roots and highlights [5] are always appropriate for fall, and we have the evidence to prove it. Read ahead to check out a few stunning examples of the "mocha melt" hair color.