TL;DR: Burgundy hair color, that universally flattering blend of dark red and purple tones, calls for a thoughtful, color-safe hair care routine to maintain its sophisticated, vampy allure all year around.
Burgundy hair is more than a color. It's a mood. This rich and saturated hue, falling somewhere between deep red and cool violet, evokes everything from vampy maroon to decadent red velvet.
While the color itself is stunning, its best feature is its universal appeal. Yep, whether you’re fair-skinned or dark-complected, burgundy hair colors flatter pretty much everyone. The key is finding the right shade for you!
To help inspire your next salon visit, we’ve curated 25 of the best burgundy shades to try. We’re also sharing color care tips to help get the most out of your new wine-inspired hue. Keep scrolling for everything you need to know.
Key Takeaways
Flattering for All: Achieving a salon-worthy blowout starts before you even pick up a hair dryer. Use the right shampoo, conditioner, and a weekly mask for your hair type, and never skip heat protectant to keep hair healthy and ready for styling.
Color Care Is Essential: Red and purple pigments are notoriously fast-fading, so a color-safe shampoo and conditioner system and a cool-water routine are a must to keep it vibrant.
Perfect for Brunettes: Burgundy is an especially fantastic option for natural brunettes who want a dramatic color change with minimal bleaching
The Moody Hues of the Moment
TikTok’s "Black Cherry" Obsession: If you’re looking to channel ultimate dark feminine energy, consider “black cherry,” a moody, near-black shade infused with deep burgundy and violet tones that catch the light just right. This mysterious, high-fashion hue is perfect for those craving drama, sophistication, and an air of intrigue in their look.
How to Maintain Your Burgundy Hair Color
Once you’ve achieved your perfect wine-inspired hue, protecting that investment is key. Red and purple tones are larger color molecules that can easily slip out of the hair cuticle, leading to fading. A dedicated care routine is non-negotiable.
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1. Use a Color-Protecting System: Swap your regular shampoo and conditioner for a system specifically designed for high-maintenance, fast-fading colors. We recommend the Matrix Total Results Keep Me Vivid Shampoo and Conditioner. This duo gently cleanses without stripping color, helping to seal in your shade for longer-lasting vibrancy.
2. Turn Down the Water Temperature: Hot water opens the hair cuticle, allowing color to escape. Always wash and rinse your hair with cool or lukewarm water to help keep the cuticle sealed and the color locked in.
3. Deep Condition Weekly: Color processing can be tough on strands. Replenish moisture and strength once a week with a treatment like the Matrix Total Results Miracle Creator Multi-Tasking Hair Mask. Healthy, moisturized hair holds onto color better than dry, damaged hair.
4. Refresh with a Color-Depositing Conditioner: To boost your color between salon visits, use a color-depositing conditioner. The L’Oreal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color can help refresh the red tones and add a beautiful shine.
5. Schedule Regular Glosses: Book a Redken Shades EQ gloss service with your stylist every 4-6 weeks. This quick salon treatment will refresh your tone, correct any fading, and add incredible shine to keep your burgundy looking rich and decadent.
The 25 Best Burgundy Hair Colors To Try Now
Dreaming of going burgundy? Whether you crave something bold, soft, or totally unexpected, there’s a shade to match every personality and skin tone. To spark your inspiration, we’ve rounded up 25 of our favorite burgundy hair colors, grouped by vibe. From juicy berries to sultry wines and beyond, get ready to discover the richest hues for every style.
Berry Tones
Raspberry
Good hair day by @glam.by.heather.
To keep this color at its full intensity, we recommend skipping shampoo for a few days after your salon treatment. Then, wash with cold water and (if you can swing it) use a purple-tinted shampoo.
Berry
Good hair day by @wildflowerstudio.lv.
Make your favorite fruit color work for your hair with a berry-hued shade.
Neon Magenta
Good hair day by @mac.manes.
If you're not much for muted hues, why hold back? This neon magenta hair color is definitely a head turner.
Bright Magenta
Good hair day by @foilhair.
Those who prefer a brighter hue but don't want to go quite as neon as the last picture, this is the burgundy hair color for you. It's bright with notes of pink and berry.
Wine & Classic Burgundy
Maroon Auburn
Good hair day by @krazy4hair.
There are many ways to dip your toe into the world of auburn hair colors, but maroon red is our favorite. Notably, it's also a color that looks stunning on very pale skin tones without washing them out—a feat that's often difficult in the realm of maroons and eggplants. To keep the shade looking fresh and youthful, we love a washed-out version of maroon red that's closer to pastel than full strength. Ask your stylist for a pastel take on the shade, making sure to maintain extra-dark roots for a striking hair look.
Deep Red
So, you've been itching to change up your look, but aren't sure what route to take toward red. We recommend a deep red, which contains notes of both purple and red. It's not fiery or in your face, but somewhat moody and a little unexpected.
Burgundy Cinnamon
Good hair day by @sydneyannlopezhair.
Burgundy cinnamon is the fall-inspired hair color we're living for. If you’re into this spicy, autumn-inspired take on burgundy, ask your colorist to weave in warm cinnamon tones.
Flaming Burgundy
Good hair day by @janeair_studio_uz.
This girl is on fire! (But in a chic way.) Flaming burgundy leans more red than purple, lending to a look that's hot-hot-hot. Since red is tricky to maintain, we recommend using a product such as Biolage Colorlast Shampoo to help keep your shade beautiful.
Burgundy With Red Accents
Good hair day by @meltedbymadib.
For this color, ask your stylist for a base of rich, dark burgundy and hints of red painted on throughout. Keep your tresses healthy with L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Color 10 in 1 Multi-Purpose Spray, a priming spray for color-treated hair that boosts shine, smooths frizz, and improves manageability.
Violet & Plum Shades
Violet
Good hair day by @hairordyechick.
Add a dash of the unexpected to your 'do by taking your shade all the way to violet.
Purple Burgundy Hair
Good hair day by @_oizysismyname_.
If you’re drawn to purple hair, there’s no better moment to express yourself. Purple is a bold, vibrant shade that lets your individuality shine.
Violet-Burgundy Melt
Good hair day by @melissas_manestudio.
Have the best of both worlds with this gorgeous violet-meets-burgundy melt. It's an especially stunning hair color for fall and winter.
Plum To Burgundy Ombre
Good hair day by @xostylistxo.
For a moody twist on ombre hair, keep your roots to mid-shaft in an inky plum hue while lightening the ends up a bit with a metallic burgundy. Gorgeous!
Warm & Sunset-Inspired Hues
Burnt Orange
Good hair day by @ivan.nook.
To achieve this shade, ask your stylist for evenly distributed neon notes paired with your burgundy hair dye. The key is to avoid streakiness or large chunks of color for a seamless, beautiful blend.
Bronze
Good hair day by @jessicapowerspaints.
Bronze hair is a subtler way to wear warm-leaning tones. You'll be surprised to find the color breathing new life into your look.
Rose Gold
Good hair day by @_claudiacruz_.
We've officially reached the pink end of the burgundy spectrum, which melds both gold and red notes into a dynamic, sophisticated tone.
Sunset
Good hair day by @created_by_cath.
Can we talk about how gorgeous this sunset-esque hair color is? It melds rich burgundy with bright orange, red berry, and a hint of chocolate all into one gorgeous, almost tie-dye like look. If you've got curly hair like this, use a curl-defining cream such as Mizani Curl Define Pudding.
Orange-Red
Good hair day by @colored.in.chaos.
Step further toward the red spectrum with this orangey-red hue. It's another look that's perfect for autumn.
Dark & Dramatic Shades
Black and Burgundy
Good hair day by @artistic.aestheticss.
Burgundy hair with black highlights (or should we say dark lights?) is a witchy way to do your hair, for sure! At the same time, the contrast makes for an exceptionally striking look.
Chocolate Burgundy Ombre
Good hair day by @stephjannerie.beauty.
Seeking some extra dimension but not interested in inky black with your burgundy? Try this burgundy dark hair look instead. It combines notes of rich chocolate with purple-red.
Fall Melt Burgundy
Good hair day by @hair_princess_steph.
We argue that burgundy is one of the most appropriate colors for fall. Take the look one step further by having your colorist melt in other autumn-inspired hues, like orange, berry, chocolate, and black.
Subtle & Dimensional Looks
Muted Burgundy
Good hair day by @colored.in.chaos.
For burgundy hair that's less "out there," consider a muted version that almost leans metallic.
Burgundy Hair Highlights
Do you remember being a little kid trying out temporary tattoos? They had all the instant joy of a real tattoo, but none of the pain (or permanence). The same goes for highlights, which adds a subtle hint of your chosen color while simultaneously boosting shine.
Ombre
Good hair day by @michelleoconnorbeauty.
Ombre hair opens up a world of follicular possibilities, enabling women who usually wouldn't go near a specific color to give it a shot. That's certainly the case with burgundy, which can feel too intense for many.
Red Money Piece
Good hair day by @hairbyerikacoffey.
Instead of orange, opt for a fire engine red money piece against your super dark burgundy hair. Pro Tip: The ombre effect will help it melt more seamlessly.
Your Burgundy Hair Color Questions, Answered
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Who should try burgundy hair?
The answer is simple: everyone. If you’re a brunette, burgundy is a perfect choice. From there, you have a clear path into even more adventurous shades like lilac, violet, and mulberry. Light-haired people can also enjoy the burgundy hair color trend. Prepare for a major difference, though!
What skin tone looks best with burgundy hair?
Burgundy is surprisingly versatile. Cooler, purple-toned burgundies (like plum or wine) are stunning on cool-toned skin, while warmer, red-dominant burgundies (like cherry or red velvet) beautifully complement warm-toned skin. Deep, true burgundies often work well on neutral skin tones and look particularly striking on dark skin tones.
How do you get burgundy hair color?
For natural brunettes, a colorist can often achieve a rich burgundy shade with a single-process color or a gloss. If you are starting with a very dark brown or black base, or if you want a very vibrant, bright burgundy, your stylist may need to use bleach to lightly lift your hair first to allow the red and violet tones to show up.
Does burgundy hair fade fast?
Yes, like all shades in the red family, burgundy is a high-maintenance color that is prone to fading. The red and violet color molecules are larger and can slip out of the hair cuticle more easily than other colors. Using a color-safe system for vivids, washing with cool water, and getting regular glosses are essential to maintain its vibrancy.
Is burgundy hair color professional for work?
Deeper, more subtle shades of burgundy, such as dark maroon or a chocolate-burgundy, are considered professional and office-appropriate. Brighter, more vibrant versions like neon magenta or violet-heavy shades might be better suited for more creative work environments. When in doubt, opt for a darker, richer tone.
Why is the color called burgundy?
Burgundy is named after the color of Burgundy wine, a type of red wine that comes from the Burgundy region of France. So, pinkies up, burgundy babes! You’re channeling your inner Parisian.
Ready to make burgundy your signature shade? With so many gorgeous options, there’s never been a better time to experiment. If you try one of these looks, we’d love to see your transformation. Share your burgundy hair on social and tag #hairdotcom for a chance to be featured.
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