Burgundy + Dark Roots

Deep burgundy through the mid lengths and ends, rooted in an almost black shade that keeps the wine tone contained.

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Burgundy is a red with plum folded into it, darker than auburn and cooler than copper, and against a near-black root the gap between the two is subtle indoors and obvious in daylight. Since both shades are dark, the melt can be very short without looking abrupt. Fading takes the plum out first and leaves a warmer red-brown behind, which is the signal for a refresh rather than a full recolor.

Undertonecool, neutral. The plum pulls this cooler than most reds, so it sits against fair skin with a pink cast and against deeper skin with neutral or olive depth.
Starting pointOn dark brown or black hair the burgundy will only show in direct light unless the lengths are lifted a couple of levels first; on medium brown it takes directly.
UpkeepRefresh the burgundy roughly every fifth week as the plum drops out, and the dark root keeps growing in without any demarcation to correct.

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Questions about Burgundy + Dark Roots

Which skin undertones suit Burgundy + Dark Roots?

Cool, neutral undertones. The plum pulls this cooler than most reds, so it sits against fair skin with a pink cast and against deeper skin with neutral or olive depth.

What hair do I need to start with for Burgundy + Dark Roots?

On dark brown or black hair the burgundy will only show in direct light unless the lengths are lifted a couple of levels first; on medium brown it takes directly.

How much upkeep does Burgundy + Dark Roots need?

Refresh the burgundy roughly every fifth week as the plum drops out, and the dark root keeps growing in without any demarcation to correct.

Can I try Burgundy + Dark Roots on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Burgundy + Dark Roots on a photo of your own hair in a few seconds, so you can check it against your skin tone and eye color before you book or buy a box dye. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.