5 Simple Ways To Dye Burgundy Hair Color At Home

Looking for easy ways to dye burgundy hair color at home? We are here to help!

Although all hair colors look great, burgundy is one of the most versatile and chic colors out there. It can be quirky, but it is also quite sultry and feminine. Because of the enigmatic hint of wine red and purple, this color is ideal for women who like to try new things.

Burgundy is the color to choose if you wish to look like Cheryl Cole or Rihanna and give your hair a contemporary twist.

The best thing about burgundy is that it comes in a variety of hues. Whether you’re a blonde or a brunette, it blends with your normal hair to give you a brilliant shade. Thankfully, coloring your hair burgundy is quite easy, irrespective of your natural hair color.

Based on your natural hair color and coloring procedure, there are five methods to dye your hair burgundy. Keep scrolling to find out more!

Quick Hair Color Guide: Burgundy

How To Choose A Shade: Cool skin undertones should choose cool burgundy shades with red tones, while warm skin undertones should choose warm colors with blue and purple tones.

Level Of Maintenance: High

Suitable For: Fair, medium, and tanned skin tones and all hair types

Looks Best With: Dark eyeshadow and nude lip shades

How To Dye Your Hair Burgundy?

1. Burgundy For Blonde
2. Burgundy For Dark Brunette
3. Burgundy For Light Brunette
4. Get Burgundy Hair Color With Henna
5. Get Burgundy Hair Color Without Bleaching

1) Burgundy For Blondes

If you have dark blonde hair (verging on brown), you can skip to directly dyeing your hair burgundy with a home color kit. However, if your natural hair colors on the lighter side of the blonde spectrum, it is likely that applying burgundy directly to your hair will make it purple. There are some hair tinting that deliver burgundy results for blonde hair, but there are other options if you can’t find these. Depending on the shade of burgundy you want to pick a true red base or a basic brown.

Things You Will Need

• Base color for your burgundy, such as red or brown
• Burgundy hair dye
• Gloves
• A brush for application

Procedure

1. Read the hair coloring instructions on the box of the base color that you want to apply.
2. Following the instructions, wear your gloves and apply the dye to your hair using a brush.
3. Keep it in for the advised amount of time and then wash it off
4. Skin conditioning.
5. Once your hair is dry, follow the instructions on the hair tinting kit and apply the burgundy over your freshly colored brown/red hair.
6. Let it sit for the advised amount of time and then shampoo and condition your hair.

Quick Tip

Alternatively, you can also start with the dip-dye technique option to experiment with burgundy hair color at home. Burgundy hair tips enhance the chic look.

2) Burgundy For Dark Brunette

It’s hard to go burgundy when you have dark hair because the color is likely not to show up. If it does, there are chances your hair may just look brown and not burgundy. Bleaching your hair till it gets to a brown or red tone first is a good idea for when you want to go from dark hair to burgundy. However, you should know that bleach is harmful to your hair and may lead to damage.

Things You Will Need

• Hair bleach powder
• 30 volume developer
• Burgundy hair dye
• Gloves
• Brush for application

Procedure

1. Get your gloves on and mix one part bleach to two parts developer with your applying brush until it gets to an even consistency. Your hair will need to have not been washed for two days for the bleach to work well.
2. Apply it to your hair and leave it on for 10-15 minutes until your hair visibly lightens to a shade of brown. It might take longer if you regularly apply henna to your hair.
3. Wash off the bleach and let your hair dry. It is a good idea to take a day off to condition your hair before you color it.
4. Follow the instructions on the burgundy box dye and apply it to dry hair. Let it sit for the recommended amount of time.
5. Rinse it out and follow it up with shampoo and conditioner.

3) Burgundy For Light Brunette

If your hair is naturally brown, you have the perfect hair color for going burgundy. It’s literally going to be as simple as applying the color to your hair.

Things You Will Need

• Burgundy box hair dye of your choice
• Gloves
• Brush for application

Procedure

1. Put your gloves on and apply the dye to dry hair with your applying brush. Make sure that you read the instructions beforehand.
2. Follow the instructions and let the dye sit for the recommended amount of time.
3. Rinse the dye out and follow up with shampoo and conditioner.

4) How To Get Burgundy Hair With Henna?

Using henna can naturally dye your hair burgundy without the use of any chemicals. If you have light brown hair, all you need is henna powder, water, and lemon juice to go burgundy. However, if you have darker hair you will also need beetroot.

Things You Will Need

• Henna Powder
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup lemon juice
• The paste from one beetroot
• Gloves

Procedure

1. Mix all of the ingredients together. Use less lemon juice and more water if you have dry hair or if you want the color to be darker. Mix until you get a smooth paste-like consistency.
2. Wearing gloves, apply the henna to your hair using a brush or your fingers.
3. Let the henna sit for one hour.
4. Wash off with a shampoo and condition.

Quick Tip

Alternatively, you can add boiled juice of hibiscus flowers to enhance the red shade in the henna mixture.

5) How To Get Burgundy Hair Without Bleaching?

If you have dark hair and do not want to resort to bleaching your hair, there are ways in which you can still get burgundy hair. Using vibrant demi-permanent dyes such as ones from manic panic will give you better results than box dyes that you find on supermarket shelves. They are temporary hair dye and will eventually wash off, but they are also less harmful than permanent hair dye. However, the results are going to be more subtle than they would be with brown hair.

Things You Will Need

• A purple or reddish-purple hair color
• Gloves
• A brush for application
• Shower cap/ heating cap
• Blow dryer

Procedure

1. Follow the instructions on the label of the hair color. Slip into your gloves and start applying the color to your hair using the applying brush.
2. Once all of your hair is covered, cover it with a heat cap. If you do not have a heating cap use a standard shower cap and blow on it with a blow dryer. The heat will open your cuticles and allow for better absorption of the color.
3. Leave the dye in for the maximum amount of recommended time.
4. Rinse the color out of your hair and follow it up with color-protecting shampoo and conditioner.

Alternatively, you can follow this method:

Things You Will Need

• Aluminum foil
• Conditioner
• Baby wipes
• Plastic bags and gloves
• 2 bottles of L’Oreal HiColor HiLights (for dark hair only, in red)
• 40 volume L’Oreal Creme Developer
• Mixing bowl and brush

Procedure

1. Squeeze a little amount of conditioner in your hand and rub it over your forehead, nape and behind the ears. This is to avoid from getting stained while you are dyeing your hair.
2. Take 2.4 ounces of 40 volume L’Oreal Creme and pour it into the mixing bowl.
3. Squeeze one whole bottle of L’Oreal HiColor HiLights into the solution.
4. Mix the solution properly with the brush till you get a smooth and thick liquid.
5. Dip the brush into the liquid and apply it liberally to your hair, including the roots. In case you have very long hair, you can use two bottles of L’Oreal HiColor HiLights in place of one.
6. After you are done applying, wrap the aluminum foil over your head. Secure it in place by covering your head with a plastic bag and tying over your head.
7. Leave it undisturbed for about thirty to forty-five minutes.
8. Wash it.
9. If you want a touch-up later, learn how to refresh your hair color here.

Now you know the procedures to dye your hair burgundy and you are almost ready to do it yourself. But before that, you need to understand the color well to opt for a desirable shade. The following section dives into different types of burgundy hair shades and how they appear.

Understanding Burgundy Hair Color

Burgundy hair color combines shades of red, purple, and brown. Its name is inspired by the color red-brown hues of the wine from the Burgundy region in France and is a bold choice for those who want to add dimension to their hair. Burgundy comes in a range of shades, each offering a different look.

1. Deep Burgundy

This is the darkest variation, with strong purple and brown undertones. It is closer to plum and offers a more understated vibe. It fits perfectly for people with cooler skin tones across skin shades. It can be a striking contrast on fair skin and enhance the richness of darker skin.

2. Red Burgundy

This shade leans more toward red than purple, resulting in a wine-colored hue. It is brighter and more striking. Naturally, it complements those with warm skin undertones, giving a charming inner glow to the complexion.

3. Violet Burgundy

This one has a noticeable purple tint, giving off a cool, edgy vibe. The purple undertones are more prominent here, making it perfect for those with cool-tone skin. It offers a modern twist on traditional burgundy.

4. Brown Burgundy

This is a more natural-looking shade of burgundy. The brown undertones keep it grounded, making it a subtle option for those seeking a wearable color. It makes for a flattering look for warmer undertones on medium to dark skin shades. It can also suitably make some fair skin shades appear radiant.

Infographic: How To Dye Dark Hair Burgundy Without Bleaching

Burgundy is a dreamy hair color that matches almost everyone. Though we have discussed all the ways in which you can color your hair at home, we would like to stress on the natural methods that do not require you to bleach and cause damage to your hair in the infographic below.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best practices for maintaining burgundy hair color?

The best practices for maintaining burgundy hair color include using sulfate-free shampoo, limiting heat styling, deep conditioning regularly, and using color-protecting treatments to prevent fading.

What skin tone suits burgundy hair?

While cool-toned burgundy shades suit people with olive, ebony, or pink skin tones, warm shades go well with golden and peachy skin tones.

Is burgundy hair hard to maintain?

No. Burgundy hair is easy to maintain. It is a dark shade that does not fade away easily.

Are there different shades of burgundy?

Old burgundy and vivid burgundy are the two prominent shades of this color.

What is the difference between maroon and burgundy?

While maroon has a brick-reddish tint to it, burgundy is more purple.

Illustration: Simple Ways To Dye Burgundy Hair Color At Home

Image: Stable Diffusion/StyleCraze Design Team

Now you can get the alluring shades of burgundy or maroon without any harmful chemicals! Take a look at this detailed video tutorial for coloring your hair at home.

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