Burgundy (dark red, red wine color) is actively used for hair dyeing in brunettes. Blondes and women with medium brown hair sometimes also resort to this noble hue in order to appear brighter, well, much brighter. Even redheads may try some shades, reminding burgundy, but leaning towards the warmer tints with the admixture of cinnamon.
Classic, vivid or old burgundy, maroon or oxblood… Which one to choose? Here are 50 illustrative examples of how you can use the dark red color when dyeing your hair or refreshing it with coloristic methods.
Fabulous Burgundy Hair Color Ideas
It livens your tresses, adds a mysterious undertone or, on the contrary, the boldest shade you could ever imagine on yourself. Burgundy adjusts to your basic hair color and lets you achieve your goals. Do you want to be at the center of everyone’s attention? Create a smart retro look? Add a pop of color for the fall period that will look in tune with nature changes? No problem, look through the pictures below and choose.
Initially, burgundy hue was considered a perfect brown hair shade for real brunettes. These days, even some blondes dare to go that bright and eye-popping. If a step towards bold vinous color shades seems too challenging for now, but you are tempted to try something revolutionary, consider ombre in red and purple tones with demi-permanent dyes. Well, let’s see some pictures.
1. Dark Red Velvet
Those red velvet cupcakes you love to devour can now be channeled in your hair, and the results are just as delectable. Pick a rich shade of burgundy red that blends out nicely in a pretty balayage effect. Can you say, “yummy?”
2. Dark Chocolate Hair with Burgundy Balayage
The rich burgundy hair color in balayage highlights shines and stuns. To make the quality of the color even more evident, add long low-maintenance layers that will keep your hair looking healthy and luxurious.
3. Bright Burgundy Locks
Displaying that burgundy purple hair you invested in is easier than you think. Give yourself a sleek, silky blowout and let the hair dye really shine. Just use a round or paddle brush and run it through a section of damp hair while following it with a blowdryer.
4. Deep and Dark Purple Hair
Dark red violet locks are about as close to natural-looking hair as you’re going to get, without actually going natural. Try a shade that sports a subtle purple tinge that isn’t incredibly noticeable… until you stand in the sun. Then, watch the sparks fly.
5. Dark Purple Loose Locks
Purple hair often brings up images of fluorescent violet locks. Go another direction and try deep, dark purple hair instead. This look is great: the rich shade is versatile enough to take you from summer to fall seamlessly.
6. Bright Black Raspberry Hair
You probably would like to make your dark hair stand out. Color it bright burgundy red, the shade you don’t see much these days. In half updos, your roots will be showing setting off the vivid lengths, gorgeous in subtle waves, shapely curls or straight strands.
7. Soft Cinnamon Brown Hair
The red brown hair color associated with spicy cinnamon is what hair dreams are made of and it will truly make your long hairstyle one of a kind. Worn curly or straight and with a simple center part, it will look amazing.
8. Gorgeous Dark Burgundy Hair
Burgundy hair is a gorgeous color choice for brunettes. It also flatters every skin tone. A solid hair color is flawless in this case, but you may also play with subtle highlights or babylights.
9. Espresso Hair with Red Wine Highlights
You can easily achieve burgundy hair by adding some red wine highlights to an espresso base. This creates a beautiful reddish purple hue that looks unbelievably striking when it catches the light.
10. Barely There Burgundy Tint for Brunettes
If you like your deep brunette hair and want just a hint of red wine hair dye in your locks, no need to commit to a solid burgundy hair color. Throw in some very subtle balayage highlights to make your mane dimensional and colored as opposed to neutral. This more subtle dye job looks fabulous all year round with practically any complexion and outfit color palette.
11. Wavy Lob with Reddish Brown Color
If you can’t choose between brown and red hair color, you can experiment with these two shades and go for the perfect burgundy brown hair color, which is absolutely amazing! It will look especially beautiful on hair that’s worn wavy.
12. Dark Maroon Locks for Olive Skin Tones
Maroon shade is a real catch for a true fashionista! Whether you use it as solid hair color or have your tresses highlighted with this hue, your hairstyle will help you stand out at any party! Feel free to pair your dark maroon hair with both a short bob and long loose waves.
13. Burgundy and Scarlet Highlights
Try a burgundy hair dye over black hair and spice it up with scarlet highlights for a stunning blend your friends will love on you. The soft waves keep the overall look feminine and flirty.
14. Bright Burgundy Balayage with Black Roots
Two-tone and slightly more alternative, black burgundy hair provides a captivating contrast for brave, experimental individuals. To create a more synergized look between the two colors, opt for a balayage technique.
15. Subtle Lavender and Burgundy Highlights
Burgundy color combined with a subtle violet is an unusual yet eye-catching combination everyone will admire. What a wonderful solution for black hair!
16. Plum Burgundy Hair Color
This magnetic wine shade will bring you many compliments wherever you go! Inspired by Merlot, this plum burgundy hue is made to draw attention to your style and appearance. Also, create these charming curls using a wand or a curling iron to bring more texture and dimension to your locks.
17. Burgundy Hair with Cherry Highlights
Another cool example of how aptly the rich shades of burgundy can be implemented in darker hair. The hypnotizing burgundy hue oozes a bold, edgy vibe, making your style sassier. An ideal shade for true connoisseurs of Bordeaux Clairet.
18. Medium Black Hair with Purple Tint
A low-key burgundy style if you already have or want black hair with a twist, the purple tint is understated yet seriously chic. It usually takes more to the ends, giving your tresses a darker appearance at the roots that gradually becomes lighter as it flows to the bottom.
19. Soft Burgundy Highlights for Black Hair
Some girls shy away from the burgundy hue when picking hair dyes simply because they think of something gaudy. But dark red hair color can be very “calm,” elegant, and decent like this gorgeous shade with random cherry highlights.
20. Dark Chocolate Hair with Cherry Highlights
Completely different to having brunette hair with burgundy highlights, the dark chocolate and cherry hues create a tasty combination that’s a treat for the eyes. Ask your hairdresser for subtle cherry highlights on dark brown hair for fun and quirky locks.
21. Black Hair with Dark Burgundy Highlights
For shoulder-length black hair, have your stylist insert deep burgundy highlights to make an otherwise plain hairstyle pop.
22. Burgundy Red Waves with Money Pieces
Looking for some bold shade to contrast well with your natural black hair and complement your fair skin tone? This burgundy red hair color is a perfect choice! Ask your hair colorist to add some trendy money-piece highlights to turn your black and burgundy hair into an ultimate stunner.
23. Dark Hair with Subtle Burgundy Highlights
If you have to follow a strict dress code at work, try black, dark brown or maroon hair with subtle burgundy highlights. Noticeable and professional, but not distracting. It also won’t take a lot of maintenance to keep it looking good.
24. Subtle Merlot Balayage Wavy Hair
There are some instances where burgundy and brown make for the ultimate power duo, and this is certainly one of them. Add some soft merlot tones to the ends, along with some defined curves using a curling iron, for the cutest wavy balayage effect.
25. Mysterious Mahogany Balayage
If you want to accentuate your femininity and passionate nature, try a rich mahogany hue like in the photo. It looks fabulous on the long curled locks! Don’t forget to use professional products for dyed hair to maintain the color and shine of your tresses.
26. Elegant Purple Balayage for Black Hair
You can easily and quickly achieve subtle red purple ends just by applying the balayage approach to black hair. Softer and more natural-looking than an all-over color, this style epitomizes class and elegance while still being out of the ordinary.
27. Shiny Purple Brown Hair
Love purple? Show off your medium length layered hair with your favorite shade. Worn straight or wavy, it’s a beautiful style you’ll love.
28. Sophisticated Burgundy Balayage with Touches of Copper
A modern update for your brown burgundy hair, you can add touches of copper to create the perfect maroon purple balayage. Maroon hair looks particularly sensational if you naturally have dark hair and dark brown, green or blue eyes.
29. Layered Maroon Mane
While pastel, cotton-candy hair is all the rage right now, don’t underestimate the power of classy dark burgundy hair. When layered and styled to perfection, it is just as bold and just as eye-catching. So drop your pink hair dye and swap it for a crimson hue.
30. Berry-Beautiful Highlights
Create a colorful contrast in your dark hair by choosing burgundy highlights. And to really show them off, pair them with a simple, sleek, straight style that lets the color do the talking (and this one’s saying “Berry beautiful!”).
31. Black to Deep Burgundy Makeover
Looking for a dramatic and pretty change to jazz up your black hair? The dark burgundy balayage solution takes the long hair from boring to beautiful. Going to work? Wear it straight or in a low pony to show off the rich color. Heading out on a date? With lush voluminous curls, you’ll make a splendid first impression.
32. Flirty Chocolate Mauve Curls
If you’re a fan of burgundy brown hair shades, you’ll fall in love with this deep burgundy hair color at first sight! This flirty hue is perfect for warm and neutral skin tones and any hair texture. We recommend winding your strands to create full and bouncy tresses.
33. Plum and Burgundy Highlights for Brunettes
Plum shades of burgundy are a perfect addition to the rich base color. They make your hair look flawless and glossy, especially if you use hair care products that add shine to your locks. Keep your dark roots and create a smooth transition from your natural shade to bolder burgundy hair colors using an ombre or balayage technique.
34. Burgundy on Fire
Look closely at this burgundy hair color and you’ll see tiny hints of blonde peeking through. These babylights turn the burgundy shade on fire, and the choppy cut with varied lengths just lends to the flaming look.
35. Sangria Contouring for Black Hair
The wine-inspired hair colors always look sexy and sophisticated, and this hue isn’t an exception. Use this shade to highlight your locks and add dimension to this look. Such crimson purple tones will look great on girls with a pale skin tone.
36. Chocolate Cherry Curls
The perfect example of burgundy brown hair, these luscious curls must have come from a bowl of chocolate and cherries used as a dye, and the result looks so good we want to taste.
37. Eye-Catching Dark Cherry Hue
Get ready to receive dozens of questions about where you got this mesmerizing color, as this dark burgundy coloring is a real stun! This hue is a great fit for most skin tones. Keep it sophisticated with a side part and loose, elegant waves.
38. Bright Fiery Burgundy Hair Color
The burgundy hair with highlights is charming, unquestionably. If you happen to have a passion for bright red shades, you may adopt this idea for your new hair color. Note this vivid burgundy is gorgeous both as a solid color and balayage.
39. Mahogany Mane
Long, shiny, bouncy curls – this stunning mane was made even more striking with a deep mahogany shade. And the best part about burgundy shades like this one is that they’re professional enough for work, but unique enough for you to stand out.
40. Burgundy Ombre
Two colors in one, this dark mane was transformed into red brown hair with the magic touch of a talented stylist. The ombre effect makes it look as if her natural dark locks are melting in a magic burgundy pool, and we want to dive in!
41. Classic Hue with Subtle Auburn Highlights
Burgundy hair looks very stylish with black clothes and accessories. Opt for solid classic dark brown tone with very subtle or even blonde highlights for your most voguish looks.
42. Exquisite Burgundy Tinted Brown Hair
The perfect all-over burgundy color, these tresses have been tinted to create red brown hair that makes the ultimate style statement. The good news is that this shade looks distinctive whether you have short or long locks.
43. Mulled Wine
Burgundy blends with red maroon as well, same like port and claret with spices on a frosty winter day. This interesting coloristic idea is performed with the balayage technique, when the color is placed strategically on larger sections.
44. Burgundy Waves with Subtle Raspberry Highlights
Burgundy hair color looks stunning itself, but if you want to make it even more vibrant, ask your hair colorist to make subtle raspberry highlighting. Your thin hair will look extremely voluminous with this dyeing, especially if you curl the ends of your strands, just like in the pic.
45. Chic Merlot Burgundy Hair Color
If you like vibrant shades that still look natural, you’d love this sexy and passionate dark burgundy hair color. Burgundy pairs with either straight hair or beach locks and tighter curls, so you can experiment with your styling and create as many stylish looks as you want.
46. Very Subtle Burgundy Brown Balayage
If you’re new to burgundy locks, you can experiment initially with reddish brown hair. This can be achieved, for example, with a simple balayage through thin subtle ribbons of color applied over your natural brunette color, without previous bleaching. It’s one of the best burgundy brown looks for beginners.
47. Deep Violet Highlights
Give your purple red hair a dreamy, ethereal edge by wearing it with jewel-toned highlights. The glistening strands of color will look positively enchanting and give “unicorn hair” a whole new meaning.
48. Dark Violet Cascades
Get playful with your hair color with maroon locks that pack a punch. The color is not quite red and not quite purple, but totally mesmerizing. Go ahead and try it and see if you aren’t drowning in compliments immediately.
49. Chocolate Meets Wine
Adding burgundy to your hair can be intimidating, but there can be a middle ground and this shade is it. The transition from deep chocolate at the roots to soft burgundy towards the ends is subtle, resulting in a burgundy brown shade that’s reminiscent of the two favorite things of the average girl: chocolate and wine.
50. Glossy Burgundy Hair
Step into a bright hue like this cherry coke shade of burgundy to look bolder and trendier! This color will give depth to your tresses and make your style more like a high fashion, which is an actual dream of all fashionistas!
Well, we hope you have found your favorite red wine tint with a cooler or warmer base that tastes and feels the best. Burgundy is flattering for practically all skin tones. You only need to carefully select your perfect shade.
