28 Stunning Burgundy Hair Color Ideas to Try Now

I keep seeing burgundy in the salon chair next to mine. It’s not the wine-stain burgundy of a few years ago — it’s richer, more dimensional, with a lot of different undertones. I used to think burgundy was a one-season color. Now I’m not so sure.

Here are 28 takes on Burgundy Hair Color, from low maintenance root shadows to vivid all over colour. Whether you have fine hair that goes flat by 4pm or thick curls that need a tone that doesn’t fade in two weeks, there’s a version here. I know because I’ve tried three of them and my roots showed at week five.

Deep Burgundy With Purple Undertones

The deep burgundy with purple undertones here is not a one-note colour. It shifts in the light, reads almost violet in shadow and a true wine in direct sun. That comes from the tone: purple undertones layered over a deep burgundy base, not a separate highlight. The technique is a single-process gloss, so it’s a salon job. The length is mid-back, with long layers and curtain bangs that keep the waves from weighing down. Texture is wavy and thick, which holds the wave pattern well. Who it flatters: cool and neutral undertones see the purple pop. Warm undertones might find it pulls too blue. Verdict: know your undertone before you book.

Rich Burgundy Mid-Back Waves

Ever wonder how rich burgundy waves hold up after a few days? This one is a single-process color with a warm burgundy tone, no highlights or lowlights. The length is mid-back with layers that give the waves movement. Texture is wavy and thick, which helps the waves hold without product.

In natural light, the richness lasts about three days before the ends start to fade. A color-depositing conditioner every few washes keeps the tone from going brassy. By day five, the mid-back waves still have depth, just less shine. The side view shows the color best in indirect light. Roots show around week six, but the rich burgundy blends well with natural dark brown. Upkeep is simple: a trim every 10-12 weeks and a sulfate-free shampoo. It’s not a set-and-forget color, but it’s not a weekly toner either.

Vibrant Burgundy With Face-Framing Layers

This is a salon-only color, no two ways about it. The vibrant burgundy with face-framing layers relies on a single-process application that saturates every strand evenly. The tone is bright and warm, not muted, so it catches light. The length is mid-back with curtain bangs and layers that start at the chin. Texture is wavy and thick, which holds the soft curls from the blowout. The face-framing layers enhance the color’s impact by drawing the eye to the brightest parts. DIY would risk uneven saturation and imprecise layers. Book the appointment.

Effortless Burgundy Waves

I’ll confess: I clicked on this photo because it promised ‘effortless burgundy waves’ and I wanted to see if it was a lie. The rich burgundy color is the star, and the mid-back length gives it room to move. The waves themselves are simple enough, a texturizing spray and air-dry, or a quick pass with a large barrel wand. It’s the richness of the burgundy that asks for attention. A color-depositing shampoo every other wash keeps it from turning rusty or fading flat. These are natural waves, but that burgundy tone is a commitment.

The payoff is a shade that looks expensive and dimensional, but it’s not a set-it-and-forget-it color. I’d rather have a color that needs a little work and looks this good than one that fades fast. The honest downside is the upkeep on the tone. The upside is everything else.

Lustrous Collarbone Burgundy

The shine on this one is doing the heavy lifting. This collarbone burgundy flatters oval and heart shapes best, the length hitting right at the collarbone to soften a strong jawline. If your hair is fine, the long layers help it read thicker. The lustrous shine is the real trick. It catches light and makes the rich burgundy color look deeper than it is. Skip this if you prefer a matte finish or if your hair is very porous; the shine won’t stick the way you want it to.

Deep Burgundy With Violet Tones

I was skeptical about a burgundy with violet. They read as goth until they hit the light, and then they glow.

The violet tones are the first to fade, by the third wash. A color-depositing conditioner in a violet shade stretches the life to about six weeks. I use one every other wash to keep the cool edge from turning muddy. By day four, the violet has softened to a dusty rose, still pretty but less electric. The burgundy base holds strong, so it never looks washed out. On mid-back wavy hair, the soft waves catch the violet at different angles, so the color never looks flat. The technique is a single-process salon color, and the thick texture holds the pigment well. The side-swept bangs add drama without demanding daily styling.

Burgundy Base With Darker Roots

The root shadow is the smartest part of this color. The stylist applies a darker shade at the roots, then blends the burgundy with dark roots into it. The darker roots anchor the color visually. On collarbone-length wavy hair, they add depth. The technique is a root shadow, and the medium-density texture lets the color show. Ask for a soft root shadow, a burgundy base starting an inch down, and a demi-permanent formula.

Striking Collarbone Lob

A lob is not a bob. That extra inch changes how the striking burgundy lob reads. On a bob, the color looks solid. On this collarbone lob, waves break it up, so it reads as more dimensional. The technique is a single-process all-over color, and the medium texture holds the wave. The downside is that the ends are more exposed to fading. The tone is a true burgundy, neither too purple nor too orange.

Burgundy With Lighter Red Ends

Have you ever wanted to dip your toe into a color melt without the full commitment? This burgundy with red ends is that middle ground. The rich burgundy color stays dark at the roots, and the lighter red tones at the ends catch the light. It suits medium to thick hair best, fine hair can look stringy with two distinct tones. The collarbone length works for most face shapes, especially if you want to draw attention to your shoulders and neckline. This is a fall and winter color for me; the warmth of the red ends feels right when the leaves turn.

This asks for a stylist who understands placement, but the grow-out is forgiving since the roots stay dark. If your skin has cool undertones, the red ends can read a little orange, so ask your colorist for a tone that leans more berry than copper. A color-depositing conditioner keeps the ends from fading too warm.

Vibrant Burgundy Curls

Vibrant burgundy curls do what flat color cannot. The stylist starts with a layered cut on thick, shoulder-length curly hair, then applies an all-over burgundy base so every coil carries its own hit of light. A side part keeps the loose curls from settling into a helmet shape. The tone is true burgundy, bright enough to read as red from across the room. Curl cream and a diffuser shape it in about twenty minutes, and the color pops because the texture breaks the surface, not one smooth sheet. This one actually moves.

Vibrant Burgundy Lob

A vibrant burgundy lob holds its saturation best when you stop washing in hot water. I learned that the hard way. This is a single-process color, no highlights, just a solid block of burgundy that hits at the collarbone. The tone leans slightly cool, which keeps it from turning orange as it fades. The waves are done with a wand, not natural to my fine hair but easy enough to fake in fifteen minutes.

Across a week, the vibrancy fades about a shade and a half. By day five, it looks more like a deep cherry cola than the initial plum. A color-depositing conditioner every third wash keeps it from looking washed out. The shoulder-length lob shape holds its line for about eight weeks before the ends need a dusting. My roots showed at week four. Vibrant. Wavy. Works.

Deep Burgundy With Subtle Variations

I almost scrolled past this one. Then I saw how the light hit the ends. This is a layered cut with deep burgundy variations woven through the mid-lengths and ends. The base is a dark, almost black-red, and the subtle variations are a slightly lighter burgundy painted on in a babylight pattern. The tone is warm but not copper, which makes it read natural. The texture is thick and wavy, so the color catches light differently on every wave.

The honest downside is the fade pattern. The lighter variations fade faster than the base, so by week six, you can see a clear line where the color was painted. Or maybe you won’t. Depends on how often you wash. If you want a color that fades evenly, a single process is safer. The mid-back length means this takes a full tube of color and a patient stylist. Book the consultation first.

Vibrant Burgundy Chin Bob

Have you ever tried a chin bob on fine, straight hair? It looks better sleek than textured. The vibrant burgundy color reads as a solid block. The chin bob hits at the jaw, sharpening a round face. This is a salon color, not a box job. The line is too clean to risk at home.

Rich Burgundy With Red Undertones

Red undertones fade first, that is the rule, and this rich burgundy with red undertones is no exception. By week three, the red is mostly gone and you are left with a flat burgundy. A color-depositing conditioner in a true red helps, but it will never look as dimensional as day one. The technique is a subtle balayage, so the red hits the light before the burgundy does.

The tone is warm, almost cherry, without going pink. The texture is thick and wavy, and the long layers give the color room to move. The mid-back length means you go through product fast. The grow-out is soft because of the balayage, so you can stretch to twelve weeks between appointments. Red. Fades. Fast.

No Bangs Vibrant Burgundy Sleek Bob

This is not a low-maintenance bob. The sleek finish needs a flat iron every wash. The technique is a single-process vibrant burgundy, root to tip. The tone is cool, which fights brassiness but shows every split end. The fine texture needs a blunt cut to look dense. Tell your stylist: keep one blunt baseline, no texturizing.

Burgundy Ponytail With Headband

A middle-parted ponytail with a headband, the burgundy catching the afternoon light. The all-over colour technique gives a solid rich tone that reads playful, not formal. Shoulder-length wavy texture holds the ponytail without slipping. This works best for medium density hair; fine hair might need a texturizing spray to keep volume. The style suits round and oval faces because the headband adds height. Skip if your hair is very thick and heavy, the ponytail can pull. Perfect for a summer picnic or a casual outdoor concert.

Vibrant Burgundy Pixie

My first thought: that’s a commitment. The vibrant burgundy color requires a salon application to get the tone even across fine straight hair. Ear-length pixie with side-swept bangs needs a trim every four weeks to keep the shape, so the chair time adds up. The textured styling takes minutes with a dab of pomade. This suits fine hair well; coarse or curly textures might need a different cut. The side part flatters round and heart faces by adding asymmetry.

Bold Burgundy Bob With Blunt Bangs

How does a bold burgundy bob with blunt bangs survive a work week? The chin-length bob with a middle part and straight styling shows off the all-over burgundy colour. The thick straight texture keeps the blunt bangs from separating by noon.

The upkeep is real. The blunt bangs need a quick flat iron every morning, and the bob needs a trim every four to six weeks to keep the line sharp. The colour fades to a coppery tone after a few washes, so a color-depositing conditioner is your weekday friend. By Friday, the bangs might need a dry shampoo lift, but the shape holds.

Burgundy Hair With Full Bangs

I’ll admit it: full bangs and burgundy together scare me a little. But the shoulder-length wavy cut with a middle part and full bangs in a muted burgundy tone lands perfectly in fall. The all-over colour technique gives a soft, dimensional look that suits medium density wavy hair.

The honest downside: bangs show oil faster, and the burgundy fades quicker at the front from daily washing. You’ll need a color-depositing conditioner every few washes to keep the saturation even. The full bangs also need a trim every three weeks to stay out of your eyes. It’s a look that demands attention, but the seasonal payoff is worth it for autumn.

Front View Burgundy Bob With Blunt Bangs

This is a salon-only build. The deep burgundy bob with blunt bangs relies on a precise blunt cut with minimal internal layers to keep the line sharp while allowing fine wavy texture to hold a bend. The wavy finish comes from a large barrel wand, not a curling iron, to avoid crushing fine strands. The all-over colour technique gives a solid tone that reads glossy. The chin length and middle part balance the blunt bangs.

Bold Burgundy Asymmetrical Pixie

This asymmetrical pixie works best on fine, wavy hair. The bold burgundy pixie color, a cool-toned burgundy, is applied as a single-process colour. The asymmetrical cut means one side is longer, which adds visual weight to a round face. The ear-length texture stays textured with a bit of pomade. This is a salon job, not a bathroom mirror project. If your hair is thick or straight, the asymmetry can look lopsided fast.

Deep Glossy Burgundy

The gloss catches the light on day one. That shine comes from a salon gloss over a deep burgundy base, a cool-toned burgundy that reads almost black in dim light. The mid-back length is cut with layers to let the wavy, thick texture move.

By day three, the gloss starts to dull. A color-depositing conditioner every third wash keeps the deep glossy burgundy from turning flat. The layers help, too: they catch the light even as the shine fades.

Ear Vibrant Burgundy Textured Pixie

Want a short cut that reads more playful than severe? The textured burgundy pixie beats a classic blunt pixie for fine, wavy hair. The vibrant burgundy color, a warm-toned burgundy, is applied as a single-process colour. The ear-length cut is side-swept and textured, not blunt. That texture gives volume where fine hair usually falls flat. If you have thick or straight hair, the classic blunt pixie holds its shape better. This one is for movement.

Burgundy Base With Pink Highlights

This burgundy with pink highlights is a two-step colour, not a single-process job. The burgundy base is applied first, a deep cool-toned burgundy. Then pinkish-blonde highlights are painted on as babylights, with a thicker money piece around the face. The highlights are woven finely at the roots and get thicker toward the ends, which keeps the regrowth soft. The long layers are cut to let the wavy, medium-density texture move.

The contrast between the deep burgundy and the lighter pinkish-blonde creates a dimensional look that shifts in different light. To show off the contrast, style with loose waves. Curl sections away from the face to catch the pinkish-blonde highlights in the front. The money piece frames the face without needing bangs. This technique is a salon-only job; the placement matters too much for a home kit.

Burgundy With Dark Root Shadow

This burgundy with root shadow buys you eight weeks between appointments. Compared to a full burgundy from root to tip, this gradient color grows out softer.

The dark root shadow is a shade or two darker than the rest, applied at the roots and blended down. The mid-back length has layers to let the wavy, thick texture hold volume. The lighter burgundy ends catch the light while the roots stay dark. As it grows, the shadow blurs the regrowth line. A color-depositing conditioner on the ends keeps the lighter burgundy from fading too warm.

Long Deep Burgundy With Violet Undertones

I’ll confess: I almost backed out of this shade. A deep burgundy with violet undertones looks incredible in the chair, but the cost in time is real. Every six weeks you are back for a gloss, because the violet tone bleeds into your pillowcase and fades faster than you’d like. The long, wavy layers catch the light beautifully for the first week, then the color starts to shift. That is the honest downside. The texture stays soft, but the maintenance is not a set-it-and-forget-it deal.

If you can commit to the schedule, the payoff is a rich, dimensional color that feels mysterious. Just know that the first wash will scare you. The water runs pink, and that is normal. The violet undertones are the first to go, so you will need to refresh them regularly. That is the real cost of this shade.

Multi-Dimensional Burgundy Hue

Why does a multi-dimensional burgundy hue feel so right for fall? It is the depth that matches the season, but the subtle highlights keep it from being flat. This complexity works best on thick, wavy hair, because the layers and highlights have room to play. The mid-back length gives the color enough canvas to show off the variations. Do not try this at home. The placement of those subtle highlights requires a stylist’s eye, and the technique is too precise for a bathroom mirror. If you have the right texture and are ready for a salon visit, this is the shade that gets compliments.

Warm Burgundy With Copper Highlights

This warm burgundy with copper highlights is the most flattering version of the trend. The coppery-red highlights add brightness without looking brassy, and the long, wavy layers let the color move. The cost in time is straightforward: the copper highlights need toning every four to six weeks, and the burgundy base refreshes every eight. That is a regular salon schedule.

For upkeep, you will want a color-depositing conditioner to keep the copper from turning orange, a heat protectant for the waves, and a trim every 10 to 12 weeks to prevent the long layers from splitting. The texture stays soft if you use the right products, but the commitment is real. This is not a one-and-done color.

Final Thoughts

After seeing all 28, I’m more convinced that burgundy can work for anyone with the right undertone. The variety surprised me — not just purple or red, but also pink and copper.

• Use color-safe shampoo.
• Wash in cool water.
• Tone every six weeks.
• Trim every eight to ten weeks.
• Avoid excessive heat styling.

I’m actually booking the root shadow burgundy next month. That’s the one that buys me six calm weeks.