15 Wavy Hairstyles in Burgundy

2. Long Burgundy Waves with Dark Roots

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The rooted look paired with long burgundy waves creates a modern, lived-in aesthetic that feels both intentional and effortlessly cool. Your natural dark roots (or deliberately darkened roots if you’re starting fresh) ground the brighter burgundy lengths, creating a cohesive gradient that reads as dimensional rather than brassy. This approach requires less frequent root touch-ups than a single-process color while creating more visual interest than solid burgundy throughout.

Why Rooted Color Elevates the Style

The contrast between dark roots and burgundy lengths adds depth that makes the color appear more expensive and carefully considered. It also suggests that the color was gradual and natural rather than slapped-on, which reads as higher-end styling even if you’re refreshing it at home. Long waves allow plenty of movement for the color transition to show beautifully, with the darker roots grounding the look while the brighter burgundy catches light as your hair moves.

Key Things to Know

• Plan your root refresh strategically—typically every 8-10 weeks for the burgundy portions, but roots can go 12+ weeks before needing attention
• This style works particularly well on medium to thick hair textures, where the length creates enough weight to keep waves from falling completely straight between stylings
• The darker roots naturally camouflage any brassiness that burgundy might develop over time, extending the vibrancy of your color
• Long waves in this style benefit from a leave-in conditioner and a hydrating spray to keep the lengths healthy and prevent them from appearing dry
• Sleeping with your hair in a loose braid preserves waves overnight and prevents unnecessary frizz

Worth knowing: This rooted approach actually photographs better in natural light than in flash photography, so it’s excellent if you’re someone who spends time outdoors or gets shot by photographers frequently.

3. Textured Beach Waves with Piecey Bangs

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Textured, piecey beach waves create a casual, beachy vibe that feels effortless despite requiring intentional styling. Adding choppy bangs—either curtain-style or blunt piecey fringe—to this look adds an extra dimension of movement and framing. In burgundy, this style reads youthful but not costume-y, casual but polished, with the color adding enough weight and sophistication to keep the textured look from feeling too undone.

Why This Combination Feels Modern

Piecey styling is having a major moment because it breaks up monotony and creates movement in every direction, not just downward along the hair’s length. The bangs add a distinctive personal touch that prevents the style from looking generic, and they naturally frame the face in a way that emphasizes eyes and bone structure. Burgundy waves with this texture catch light from multiple angles, creating a complex, dimensional effect that reads as intentionally styled rather than accidental bed-head.

Key Things to Know

• Textured beach waves require either a salt spray applied to damp hair or curling with a medium barrel and breaking up the curls with your fingers
• Bangs in this style need trim every 4-6 weeks to maintain the piecey texture; letting them grow out makes them look stringy rather than intentionally choppy
• This style works best on straight to wavy hair that can hold texture—very curly hair needs a different approach to avoid looking overly frizzy
• Burgundy in this style shows most beautifully when the pieciness reveals lots of scalp and dimension; the color pops more when it’s broken up by layers
• A texturizing dry shampoo applied to day-old hair amplifies the textured feel and adds volume without needing to heat-style

Insider note: The piecey bang cut is less forgiving of asymmetry than blunt bangs, so this really is worth getting cut by someone experienced with this specific style rather than attempting it at home.

4. Voluminous Wavy Blowout with Maximum Body

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A full, voluminous wavy blowout represents the polished end of the wavy hair spectrum—all the movement and texture, but sleek and controlled rather than textured and beachy. This style involves blow-drying larger sections with a round brush to create smooth waves with real body at the crown. In burgundy, this approach looks glamorous and intentional, perfect for professional settings or anytime you want to look genuinely put-together without appearing to have spent hours styling.

Why Volume Changes Everything

Volume at the crown lifts the face and creates an instantly more youthful, energetic appearance. The larger barrel waves in this style don’t move as naturally as beachy waves, but they photograph beautifully and hold shape for 2-3 days. Burgundy color in this polished context reads as sophisticated rather than edgy—the richness of the color pairs perfectly with sleek styling because it’s given room to shine without competing with texture.

Key Things to Know

• This style requires a blow dryer, a round brush, and ideally some smoothing serum or volumizing mousse applied to damp roots
• The key to building volume that lasts is blow-drying the crown in the opposite direction of how you want it to fall, then smoothing it into place while the hair is still warm
• Burgundy in this style should be maintained carefully because the sleek finish means any brassiness or fading shows clearly—plan color maintenance every 5-7 weeks
• A finishing spray holds this style through the day without making hair feel stiff or crunchy
• Sleeping on a silk pillowcase preserves this blowout for a second wearing, which maximizes the investment of styling time

Pro tip: Ask your stylist about a “long layers blowout cut”—longer layers create movement in a blowout without requiring a choppy texture, and they’re more forgiving when your home blowout doesn’t turn out perfectly salon-quality.

5. Soft Romantic Waves with Subtle Highlights

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Soft, romantic waves that fall past the shoulders create an inherently feminine, elegant aesthetic, especially when they’re paired with subtle dimensional highlights within the burgundy base. Rather than a flat single color, this approach incorporates slightly lighter wine tones or even warm copper accents throughout, creating complexity without requiring dramatic color blocking. This is sophisticated enough for formal events but soft enough to work as an everyday style.

Why Dimensional Burgundy Elevates Romance

A single burgundy tone can read as somewhat monochromatic, but adding lighter tones within the same color family creates depth and movement that mirrors the movement of the waves. The highlights appear naturally and aren’t as high-maintenance as traditional multi-tonal color work because they’re within the burgundy family rather than contrasting against it. In soft waves, these highlights catch light beautifully and make the overall effect look more expensive and intentional.

Key Things to Know

• Soft waves like this work best with a shag or long-layered cut that encourages the waves to fall in a romantic, slightly tousled pattern
• Burgundy with copper or lighter wine highlights photographs exceptionally well, creating visual interest in photos without looking overdone in person
• These waves typically last 3-4 days and can be refreshed by applying a light wave cream or mousse to the lengths and air-drying
• The dimensional color requires color maintenance every 6-8 weeks, similar to a rooted look, but the added tones create the appearance of more complexity
• A hydrating hair oil applied to the ends creates shine that makes the color appear more vibrant

Worth knowing: If your natural hair color is significantly lighter, ask your stylist about a gloss treatment between color appointments—it refreshes the burgundy and highlights simultaneously for less than a full color service.

6. Micro Curls Creating Defined, Textured Waves

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Micro curls take wavy hair into tighter, more defined territory while still maintaining the “wave” aesthetic rather than full curls. Created either with hot tools on smaller barrel sizes or with a perm for permanent hold, micro curls create significant texture and volume. In burgundy, this style is bold, statement-making, and visually striking because every single curl holds the color and creates light-catching dimension.

Why Micro Texture Makes Color Pop

Tighter waves mean more surface area showing the color throughout the head, creating a more saturated, jewel-toned appearance. Burgundy in micro curls looks deeper and richer than it would in loose waves because there’s simply more color visible. The texture adds vintage-inspired femininity while the burgundy color keeps it modern and edgy rather than retro.

Key Things to Know

• Micro curls require either styling with hot tools every wash day (if you go the temporary route) or committing to a perm, which holds the wave permanently
• Permanent waves can be adjusted during your cut—your stylist can make some curls tighter or looser depending on the look you want
• Burgundy in micro curls requires careful color maintenance because brassiness shows more prominently in tight texture—plan touch-ups every 5-6 weeks
• A curl-defining cream or gel applied to damp roots and lengths prevents frizz and keeps the curls from expanding beyond their intended shape
• Regular deep conditioning is essential because micro curls can dry out faster than looser waves due to the increased surface area

Pro tip: If you’re committing to a perm, ask your stylist about a “texture perm” rather than a traditional tight perm—this gives you defined waves rather than full spirals, which is more flattering and easier to style day-to-day.

7. Wavy Lob with Choppy, Textured Ends

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A lob—that in-between length that falls between shoulder and mid-back—in wavy burgundy with choppy, textured ends hits a sweet spot for versatility. The length is substantial enough to feel substantial and grown-up, but short enough to be manageable. Choppy ends create visual interest and discourage the style from looking overly polished or heavy, while the textured cut helps waves hold their shape longer.

Why This Cut Stays Visually Interesting

The choppy texture means that as your hair grows out, the style doesn’t suddenly look shaggy or unkempt—the layers allow new growth to blend naturally rather than creating a harsh line. Wavy hair in a choppy lob looks intentionally undone, like you’ve put thought into your style without appearing to be overly concerned with perfection. Burgundy in this texture catches light at multiple angles, creating a richer, more complex appearance than a solid color on blunt ends would.

Key Things to Know

• A good choppy lob cut requires a stylist experienced with layering, since poor execution looks messy rather than intentional
• Waves in this length benefit from a texturizing product applied to damp roots and mid-lengths, which encourages the natural wave pattern to enhance the choppy layers
• Burgundy fades more noticeably at the ends due to daily wear and sun exposure, but the choppy texture disguises uneven fading better than blunt ends would
• You can refresh the choppy texture every 6-8 weeks with just an end trim and a texturizing layer, rather than needing a full cut
• Sleeping in loose braids preserves the waves and prevents the choppy ends from developing tangles

Worth knowing: If you have very fine or thin hair, ask your stylist for “choppy layers” rather than choppy ends—this creates the same visual texture without thinning out the ends and making your hair look wispy.

8. Half-Up Waves with Metallic Clips

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A half-up, half-down style turns wavy burgundy hair into a deliberately styled look while keeping your hair down and touchable. Using metallic clips—gold, rose gold, or silver depending on the undertone of your burgundy—to secure the top half creates a polished detail without requiring perfect waves or fussy styling. This works for both casual and dressier occasions depending on how you execute it.

Why Half-Up Adds Intentional Sophistication

A half-up style signals that you’ve thought about your hair without requiring your entire head to be intricately styled. The metallic clip becomes a jewelry detail that catches light and adds personality. In burgundy, this is a particularly effective look because the color shows beautifully with the movement of the half-down portion, while the clip adds a finishing touch that elevates the whole effect.

Key Things to Know

• This style works best on waves that have some natural hold—either styled with a heat tool, a wave-enhancing product, or your natural wave pattern if you’re blessed with one
• The clip should sit slightly back from your temples, not at the very crown, to create the most flattering proportions
• You can make this style feel casual and romantic or more formal depending on clip choice—delicate, dainty clips feel different from bold geometric or statement-making metal clips
• This style holds beautifully throughout a day of activity without feeling tight or causing headaches, unlike some more pinned-up styles
• Burgundy shows through the half-down portion most beautifully, so this style emphasizes color even though half the hair is gathered

Pro tip: Keep several metallic clips in your collection so you can adapt this style to different outfits and occasions without having to restyle your waves entirely.

9. Wavy Shag with Disconnected Layers

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A shag brings back 70s-inspired cool with a modern edge, especially in wavy burgundy hair. Disconnected layers—meaning the layers don’t blend smoothly but instead have distinct separation—create movement in every direction. This cut has dramatic personality, suits adventurous styling preferences, and in burgundy, creates a statement look that’s impossible to ignore.

Why Shags Own the Wavy Aesthetic

Shags were literally designed for textured hair, so the combination of a shag cut with waves is practically made in heaven. The disconnected layers create volume at the crown while allowing length through the rest of the hair, and the constant texture means the style looks interesting even when you’ve done minimal styling. Burgundy in a shag looks bold and confident because the color has room to shine with all the movement created by the layers.

Key Things to Know

• A shag is not a subtle haircut—it requires someone confident in their styling choices and comfortable with a statement look
• Burgundy in a shag looks best with some texture added through styling; otherwise the layers can look a bit flat and lifeless
• A texturizing dry shampoo or texturizing spray is your friend with a shag, as it amplifies the movement and adds volume between shampoos
• This cut photographs beautifully and creates visual interest in photos, making it popular for anyone who spends time on social media or gets professionally photographed
• Regular trims every 5-6 weeks maintain the intentional shag shape; letting it grow out without trimming makes it look accidentally overgrown rather than intentionally layered

Worth knowing: If you’re nervous about committing to a shag, ask your stylist to start with less dramatic layering—you can always increase the disconnection at your next cut, but you can’t undo aggressive choppy layers immediately.

10. Sleek Burgundy Waves with Wet-Look Finish

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A wet-look finish creates the impression of freshly showered, polished hair even though the waves have dried completely. Created with a glossy styling product and sleek wave styling, this approach is modern, editorial, and works particularly well in professional or formal settings. Burgundy in a wet-look style appears incredibly rich and deep, almost jewel-like, because the glossy finish creates light reflection off the color.

Why Wet-Look Elevates Sophistication

A wet-look finish automatically reads as intentional and polished because it requires deliberate product application and styling. The glossiness brings out depth in the color that matte finishes can’t match, and it creates a contemporary edge that feels current without looking trendy or temporary. Waves in a wet-look style have more visual definition because the product weight helps hold them in place while the gloss makes every wave visible and sharp.

Key Things to Know

• This style requires using a glossy styling product or serum applied to damp hair before blow-drying or air-drying into waves
• The wet-look finish can feel heavy if applied to fine hair, so if you have thin strands, ask your stylist about lightweight glossing options
• Burgundy with a wet-look finish requires careful color maintenance because any buildup or dullness shows immediately—plan touch-ups every 5-7 weeks
• This style photographs exceptionally well because the glossy finish bounces light, creating professional-looking results in photos
• Reapplying the glossy product to dry hair revives the look between wash days without needing to restyle completely

Pro tip: A silicone-free glossing serum or styling gel creates a wet look without weighing down your waves or making them feel sticky or product-heavy throughout the day.

11. Wavy Money Pieces with Lighter Dimensional Tone

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Money pieces—those face-framing highlights that hug your cheekbones and temple area—create instant dimension and radiance when paired with wavy hair. Using a lighter burgundy tone or even warm honey tones for these face-framing pieces, against a deeper burgundy base, draws attention to your face while the lighter tones create the appearance of light hitting your face naturally. This is especially effective in wavy hair because the movement allows the lighter pieces to show beautifully.

Why Money Pieces Feel Fresh

Money pieces update your entire look without requiring a full color change or extensive maintenance. They’re perfect if you’ve had solid burgundy and want to refresh it with dimension, or if you want to add dimension without committing to extensive multi-tonal work. The lighter tones make the face appear brighter and more radiant, while the darker burgundy base keeps everything cohesive and sophisticated rather than chaotic.

Key Things to Know

• Money pieces need maintenance every 6-8 weeks as they fade faster than the rest of your color due to constant sun exposure around the face
• The lighter tones should still be within the burgundy family (think marigold, rose gold, or warm copper) rather than contrasting dramatically, unless you specifically want a chunky highlights effect
• This style works beautifully on all face shapes, but is particularly flattering on round or square faces where the lighter pieces create subtle face-shaping dimension
• Wavy hair allows the money pieces to blend naturally into the base color as your hair moves, preventing a striped or overly highlighted appearance
• Sleeping with your hair in a loose braid keeps the money pieces visible and prevents them from being hidden under other layers of hair

Worth knowing: If you’re maintaining money pieces at home between salon visits, use a demi-permanent or semi-permanent lighter burgundy to refresh the pieces—this is much easier than attempting to highlight at home and creates a seamless blend.

12. Wavy Curtain-Parted Style with Volume at Crown

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A deep center part with curtain-like waves framing your face is eternally flattering and works across nearly every face shape. The waves part naturally in the center and fall toward either side of your face, creating a soft, face-flattering frame. Paired with intentional volume at the crown, this style looks polished without appearing overly styled, and in burgundy, it’s particularly elegant and feminine.

Why Center Parts Command Flattery

Center parts create vertical lines that elongate the face, and they open up the forehead and face in a way that feels welcoming and approachable. When paired with waves that fall around the face, a center part creates a naturally balanced appearance that suits most people beautifully. Burgundy in this style shines because the color frames the face, and the waves allow it to show dimensionally as your head moves.

Key Things to Know

• This style works best with shoulder-length or longer hair—shorter lengths don’t have enough weight to fall naturally when center-parted
• Creating volume at the crown requires blow-drying the roots against their natural direction, then smoothing them into place while warm
• Wavy hair naturally wants to part slightly off-center, so you might need to encourage your center part with a light texturizing product or mousse applied to slightly damp roots
• Burgundy in this style is shown beautifully because the entire face is framed with color, creating richness and dimension
• A light hairspray on the center part helps it stay in place throughout the day without making hair feel sticky or stiff

Pro tip: If your hair naturally wants to part slightly off-center, work with it rather than fighting it—a slightly off-center part often looks less severe than a perfectly centered one anyway, and requires less maintenance to maintain.

13. Bouncy Waves with Voluminous Bangs

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Bouncy, playful waves combined with voluminous bangs create a youthful, energetic aesthetic that feels fun and approachable. The bangs can be full and straight across or textured and layered, but they’re full-coverage and prominent rather than subtle or wisped. In burgundy, this combination reads playful but still sophisticated because the richness of the color adds maturity that prevents the style from feeling childish.

Why Voluminous Bangs Add Personality

Bangs are a statement in themselves, and voluminous bangs especially command attention and add personality that subtle styling choices can’t match. Paired with bouncy waves, this creates a look that’s full of movement and energy. The burgundy color becomes a frame for your face, and the voluminous styling draws attention to your eyes and bone structure.

Key Things to Know

• Voluminous bangs require regular trims every 3-4 weeks because they grow out faster visually than longer hair, and loose, overgrown bangs lose their voluminous effect
• The bounce in your waves should extend to your bangs—they should curl or flip slightly rather than falling perfectly straight, which creates the playful aesthetic
• Burgundy in voluminous bangs shows beautifully because the bangs are right at eye level where light hits them most directly
• Styling this look requires either heat-styling the bangs with a round brush or using a volumizing product on damp bangs and air-drying
• Sleeping on a silk pillowcase helps preserve the voluminous shape and prevents bangs from getting flat or creased on one side

Worth knowing: If you’re nervous about full bangs but want this look, ask your stylist about “heavy textured bangs” instead—they have enough texture and choppy layers that they don’t feel as blunt or commitment-heavy as traditional full bangs.

14. Wavy Ombre with Burgundy to Lighter Gradient

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An ombre effect that transitions from deeper burgundy at the roots to progressively lighter tones toward the ends creates a gradient that looks dimensional and contemporary. This isn’t a sharp line like traditional ombre, but rather a gradual transition that showcases both deep and light burgundy tones. In wavy hair, the gradient catches light beautifully and creates movement that reads as more intentional and expensive than a solid color.

Why Gradual Gradients Read Expensive

Ombre and balayage (freehand highlighting) styles read as high-end because they suggest careful, artistic color placement rather than a box dye application. The gradient adds dimension that makes color appear richer and more complex. In burgundy specifically, a gradient from deep to lighter tones creates a jewel-box effect where the color appears to have different facets depending on how light hits it.

Key Things to Know

• This style requires color maintenance every 8-10 weeks to refresh the lighter ends and deepen the roots, but the gradient nature means it’s more forgiving than single-process color
• Wavy hair is ideal for ombre because the texture naturally breaks up the color gradient, creating a seamless blend rather than a harsh line
• Burgundy ombre works best if the lighter tones are still within the wine/burgundy family (rose gold, copper, warm caramel) rather than going into blonde territory, unless you specifically want a dramatic contrast
• The lighter ends fade faster, so you might need lighter touch-ups slightly more frequently than root touch-ups
• A purple-toned toner applied to the lighter ends helps maintain burgundy tone and prevent brassiness

Pro tip: If you’re maintaining this look at home, refresh the lighter ends with a demi-permanent lighter burgundy every 6-8 weeks rather than waiting for full color appointments—this keeps the gradient looking fresh and intentional.

15. Loose Romantic Waves with Deep Parted Side Sweep

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Loose, romantic waves with a deep side part create the ultimate feminine, elegant aesthetic—the kind of effortless-looking waves that take real effort to achieve but feel completely wearable in everyday life. The deep side part creates asymmetrical framing that’s flattering for most face shapes, while loose waves provide romantic movement. In burgundy, this style feels sophisticated and mature without appearing stiff or overly formal.

Why This Combination Feels Timeless

Loose waves and deep side parts have worked beautifully for decades because they’re genuinely flattering on most people and convey polish without requiring obvious effort. Burgundy in this style appears warm and sophisticated, particularly as it fades slightly over time. The looseness of the waves allows the color to show naturally without appearing overly saturated or bold.

Key Things to Know

• This style requires either styling with heat tools (a 1.5-inch barrel curling iron works beautifully) or using a wave-enhancing product and air-drying
• The deep side part should sit an inch or two back from your natural part line, creating drama without appearing artificial
• Loose waves in this style last 2-3 days when styled carefully and preserved on a silk pillowcase overnight
• Burgundy in loose waves appears slightly softer and more romantic than in tighter textures, making this ideal if you want the color without a bold statement
• A light finishing spray applied once waves are completely cool holds them through the day without making them feel stiff or crunchy

Worth knowing: If your natural hair is fine or thin, ask your stylist about a long-layered cut for this style—layers create movement and the appearance of volume without requiring aggressive texturizing or heat styling that can damage delicate strands.

Final Thoughts

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Burgundy wavy hair represents one of the most versatile, flattering combinations available in contemporary styling. Whether you lean toward loose romantic waves or bold textured curls, polished blowouts or effortlessly undone beach texture, there’s a burgundy wavy approach that aligns with your personality and lifestyle. The color itself works across skin tones and complexions, while the wave texture flatters nearly every face shape by adding movement and dimension that draw attention upward and outward.

The real power of this combination is that it adapts to what you need in any given moment. On days when you want polish, you can blow-dry it sleek and glossy. On days when you want ease, loose waves and a center part deliver sophisticated styling with minimal effort. The burgundy color maintains its richness and depth whether styled tightly or loosely, and it ages beautifully as it fades—becoming richer and warmer rather than dull or brassy.

If you’re considering making the leap to burgundy waves, start by consulting with a colorist who has experience with this shade specifically. They can advise on the exact depth and tone that will flatter your skin and work with your hair’s natural texture. Your cut is equally important—a good layered or textured cut designed for your specific wave pattern will make styling dramatically easier and make your color look better from day one. With the right cut and color, you’ll be amazed at how much your everyday style can transform while still feeling fundamentally like you.