Burgundy Lowlights With Highlights for Rich, Dimensional Hair Color

A full head of highlights paired with rich burgundy lowlights created the perfect combination of brightness, warmth and dimension for this gorgeous client.

The burgundy added depth and contrast throughout the hair, while the highlights kept the finished color bright and beautifully blended. I absolutely love how these colors came together!

If your current hair color feels flat or one-dimensional, adding strategically placed highlights and lowlights can completely transform it without making every strand the same color.

What Are Burgundy Lowlights?

Lowlights are darker pieces added throughout the hair to create depth and contrast.

Unlike traditional brown or neutral lowlights, burgundy lowlights contain rich red and violet tones. Depending on the customized formula, burgundy can range from a deep red-brown to a cooler wine or plum shade.

Burgundy lowlights can be used to:

  • Add warmth and richness
  • Create contrast between highlights
  • Make blonde pieces appear brighter
  • Bring dimension back into overly light hair
  • Enhance brunette or red hair
  • Create a customized fall or winter color
  • Add interest without coloring every strand burgundy

The placement and formula should always be customized to the client’s starting color, skin tone, maintenance preferences and long-term hair goals.

Why Combine Highlights With Burgundy Lowlights?

Highlights and lowlights perform different jobs.

Highlights create brighter, lighter pieces, while lowlights add depth. Combining them helps prevent the hair from looking flat or overly solid.

For this transformation, the highlights maintained brightness while the burgundy lowlights introduced warmth and contrast. The finished result looked dimensional from every angle, with beautiful movement throughout the hair.

This combination may be a great option if you want something more interesting than an all-over color but do not want to lose all your brightness.

Who Might Love Burgundy Lowlights?

Burgundy lowlights can be customized for many different hair colors and styles.

They may be a beautiful choice if:

  • You want to add warmth to blonde or brunette hair
  • Your existing highlights look too solid
  • You want a richer color for fall or winter
  • You love red tones but are not ready for all-over red hair
  • You want a dimensional color with noticeable contrast
  • You want your haircut and curls to show more movement
  • You are looking for a customized alternative to traditional brown lowlights

Burgundy is not one universal formula. Your color can be adjusted to look warmer, cooler, deeper or more subtle depending on the result you want.

Will Burgundy Lowlights Fade?

Red and burgundy pigments can fade more quickly than some neutral shades, especially when exposed to frequent shampooing, hot water, heat styling, sun or clarifying products.

To help maintain burgundy lowlights:

  • Use professional color-safe shampoo and conditioner
  • Wash with cooler water
  • Avoid shampooing more often than necessary
  • Apply heat protectant before styling
  • Keep hot tools at an appropriate temperature
  • Protect your hair from prolonged sun and pool exposure
  • Schedule gloss or color-refresh appointments when needed

A customized home-care routine can make a significant difference in how your color looks and how long it lasts.

How Often Do Burgundy Lowlights Need to Be Refreshed?

Your maintenance schedule will depend on the placement, formula, starting color and how quickly your hair releases red pigment.

Some clients may need a gloss or toner between larger color appointments. Others may refresh their highlights and burgundy lowlights together.

You may not need another full head of highlights at every visit. Depending on your regrowth and desired brightness, your next appointment may only require:

  • A partial highlight
  • Face-framing highlights
  • A burgundy color refresh
  • A gloss or toner
  • Root color
  • A conditioning treatment and haircut

The goal is to maintain your color without processing hair that does not need additional chemical work.

Can Burgundy Lowlights Be Added to Blonde Hair?

Yes, but the formula and placement matter.

Very light or porous blonde hair may absorb red and violet pigments differently than healthier or darker hair. The color can also appear brighter or more vibrant on blonde pieces.

Before adding burgundy lowlights, I consider the client’s current blonde, porosity, previous color and future goals. If someone plans to return to an extremely light blonde soon, adding deep artificial pigment may not be the best decision because that color could be difficult to remove later.

Beautiful color is not only about today’s result. It is also about protecting your hair and planning for where you want to go next.

Is Dimensional Hair Color Right for You?

Dimensional color can be customized for clients who want subtle contrast or a bold transformation.

Your consultation may include a discussion about:

  • Your current hair color
  • Previous lightener, permanent color or box dye
  • Your desired amount of brightness
  • The burgundy tone you prefer
  • Your hair’s health and porosity
  • Your maintenance schedule
  • Your budget
  • Your long-term color goals

Bringing inspiration photos can help us discuss what you love about a particular color and whether it is realistic for your hair.

Dimensional Hair Color in Columbus, Georgia

If you are ready for a fresh color or want to add more warmth, depth and dimension to your hair, I would love to have you in my chair at Revive Hair & Beauty.

Every color service is customized around the person sitting in front of me. Whether you want blonde highlights, burgundy lowlights, dimensional brunette color or a complete transformation, we will create a plan that works with your hair and your goals.

Revive Hair & Beauty
3910 Rosemont Drive
Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: 706-289-2092
Open seven days a week

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