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Think You Can't Rock Burgundy Hair? Think Again

16 Flawless Burgundy Hair Looks

Think burgundy hair on dark skin won't work for you? Think again. Whether you're a fair mocha or a deep mahogany, this color is for you.

As the days get shorter, the weather gets a little more nippy, and our wardrobe goes from short and flirty to layered and long, having hair that stands out is the easiest way to remind us of warmer times. A few colors have been on our radar this season (hello, blonde), but one color we've seen sistahs all over the globe slaying is none other than burgundy. Burgundy hair on dark skin is a classic. It's the perfect color for when you want to make a statement, yet still be lowkey. And, it looks pretty amazing on every shade of brown. Whether you're natural, want it in a protective style, or have your hair relaxed straight - burgundy is a good look.

Don't believe us? Just take a look at these beautifully melananated ladies wearing burgundy hair flawlessly!

Patricia Bright looking fiery in an all-black look with the perfect hair color to pop. Shop her look here.


Why not go for burgundy crochet twists? They're quick and easy to install!

Tia Taylor of Milan making the winter look as hot as summer. Shop her look here.

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Get into this sleek burgundy slay. Shop her look here.

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Burgundy senegalese twists, anyone?

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Major heart eyes emojis at these bodacious body waves. Shop her look here.

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Hope you had a great thanksgiving and got to spend quality time with your loved ones❤️ - Hair details: three 18 inch bundles and a 14 inch closure peakmill.mayvenn.com precolored brazilian deep wave. I wand curled it while still wavy to get that messy hair look and used a black eyeshadow to darken the roots - Lips: lined with @blackup jum 23M matte lip liner and applied @nyxcosmetics Abu Dhabi & London matte lip creams - Eyes: I used @urbandecaycosmetics distortion palette(hot box eyeshadow) in the middle of my lids and transitioned with burnt/dark burgundy shades from the @juviasplace Nubian 2 palette(Morocco & jezebel). Used @fentybeauty hustla baby killawatt highlighter and @lapaigetrends lashes from their lash disk(play lashes)

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Peakmill ALWAYS slays, and this deep plum color is no different. Shop her look here.

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This braided updo is perfect for naturalistas.

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Mayvenn street team slay! This is the our new dyed hair in Vibrant Burgundy. Shop her look here.

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Rock out with a kinky red faux hawk at your next event.

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Keke Palmer was obsessed with red hair earlier this year before she chopped it all off.

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Another Mayvenn Street Team slay! This time using a custom color to achieve a crimson auburn look. Shop her look here.

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Give a twist out some spice with a hint of red color. Even better - match it with your lips!

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Our street team just keeps coming with that heat - that Vibrant Burgundy heat that is. Shop her look.

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This tapered curly 'fro is red hair goals!

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Looking like Aaliyah in crimson. Shop her look here.

Are you a fan of burgundy hair? Let us know in the comments if you'd rock this color!

And, shop Mayvenn's new line of Vibrant Burgundy hair bundles here!

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