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Burgundy

A dark wine red pushed toward violet, deep and low in brightness, nearer black cherry than a true red.

Burgundy
Burgundy hair color, AI render on a female modelThe same studio portrait before the editBeforeBurgundy
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Both renders come from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the shade lands on your own photo instead.

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The blue-violet inside burgundy is what makes the shade read rich rather than loud, and it is also the first component to rinse away, which is why the color warms as it ages. Indoors it can pass for very dark brown, then throws clear red under sun or flash. It fades unevenly across the head, going warmer and lighter on ends that get heat styled, so those pieces need the most attention at every refresh.

  • Undertonecool, neutral. Cool and neutral complexions, deeper skin included, suit it because the violet in the red matches coolness the skin already carries.
  • Starting pointDeposits onto dark brown or black hair with no bleach, though on black hair the red only shows in strong light unless the base is lifted a level or two.
  • UpkeepNo pigment family drains faster than red, so the honest schedule is a weekly depositing conditioner and a full refresh before week six.
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  2. Tap Burgundy in Hair Colors, or any of the other 298 looks.
  3. See it in seconds on your own face, then save it for your stylist.

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Questions about Burgundy

Which skin undertones suit Burgundy?
Cool, neutral undertones. Cool and neutral complexions, deeper skin included, suit it because the violet in the red matches coolness the skin already carries.
What hair do I need to start with for Burgundy?
Deposits onto dark brown or black hair with no bleach, though on black hair the red only shows in strong light unless the base is lifted a level or two.
How much upkeep does Burgundy need?
No pigment family drains faster than red, so the honest schedule is a weekly depositing conditioner and a full refresh before week six.
How do I choose the right shade of burgundy for my skin tone?
Start with your undertone. Cool and neutral skin suits classic burgundy with violet in it; fair cool skin can carry a brighter wine, and deep skin looks rich in a dark black cherry burgundy. Warm and olive skin usually looks better in a redder burgundy with less violet, closer to mahogany. If you are unsure, try a semi-permanent gloss first, since burgundy warms as it fades.
Can I get burgundy hair without bleach?
Yes on dark brown hair, because burgundy deposits straight onto it. On black hair it will mainly show in sunlight or flash; to make it show indoors, a stylist lifts the base a level or two first.
Can I try Burgundy on my own photo before I dye my hair?
Yes. HairGlam puts Burgundy 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.

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