Burgundy hair: what it looks like and who it suits
Updated November 2026 4 min read #5C2433
Burgundy is a red-purple with enough depth to look elegant rather than loud. It is a classic cool-weather shade and a strong option if you want red without going copper.
Who Burgundy tends to suit
It flatters cool, neutral and deep skin tones. On very warm skin, a burgundy with a little more brown is easier to wear than a blue-purple one.
What to ask your stylist
Ask for a level 4–5 burgundy with a red-violet reflector. If your hair is dark, ask for a visible wine flash rather than a full lift.
How to keep it looking fresh
Burgundy fades toward warm red, then brown. A color-depositing mask weekly and a gloss every 5–6 weeks keeps the purple edge.
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Color results depend on your starting level, hair history and undertone. Book a strand test before a full application—it is the cheapest way to avoid an expensive correction.
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Questions people ask
Is burgundy suitable for work?
A deep burgundy reads almost brown indoors and is easy to wear professionally. A brighter burgundy is more of a statement.
Burgundy vs black cherry?
Burgundy is more red-purple and slightly lighter; black cherry is deeper and browner.
Does burgundy suit olive skin?
Yes, especially a burgundy with a little brown. A very blue-purple burgundy can clash with olive undertones.