Colour Guide
Burgundy School Hair Accessories: The Complete UK Guide
Burgundy is one of the most elegant school uniform colours — rich, traditional, and instantly associated with a certain kind of smart, classic school. It's also one of the colours where getting the right shade of hair accessory really matters.
Whether your daughter's school calls it burgundy, maroon, wine or claret — it's all essentially the same deep, rich red-purple and our Burgundy / Maroon range covers them all.
Burgundy vs Red — Knowing the Difference
Burgundy and red might both look like dark red at a glance, but put them next to each other and the difference is immediately clear.
Burgundy / Maroon
Deep, dark wine red with purple undertones. Rich and traditional — think red wine rather than red berry.
Red
Bright, vivid red — clearly red rather than wine-coloured. Lighter and more vibrant than burgundy.
If your daughter's school jumper looks more dark wine than bright red in daylight — you want burgundy accessories. If it's clearly a bright, vivid red, you want our red range instead.
I ordered red by mistake the first time — held it up to her jumper and it was completely wrong. The burgundy shade was a perfect match. Always check in daylight! — Kate
Best Burgundy School Hair Accessories
Burgundy Bow Clips
A pair of burgundy grosgrain bow clips in bunches is one of the most classic, timeless primary school looks. Burgundy has a warmth and richness that looks beautiful against most hair colours.
Burgundy Bow Bobbles
For ponytails or bunches, bow bobbles are the practical, parent-friendly option. Burgundy bow bobbles look particularly beautiful at the end of a plait.
Burgundy Headbands
A burgundy headband is a wonderful, fuss-free option for school mornings — polished and intentional while keeping hair neatly off the face.
Burgundy Scrunchies
Scrunchies add a slightly softer feel while still looking smart. A burgundy scrunchie in a ponytail is particularly popular with older primary school girls.
Burgundy Gingham for Summer Term
Several schools with burgundy uniforms use burgundy gingham for their summer dresses or pinafores. A matching burgundy gingham hair accessory alongside one of these dresses is one of the most pulled-together school looks you'll see at the gate.
Hairstyle Ideas for Burgundy-Uniform Schools
Classic bunches with bow bobbles
Two burgundy bow bobbles, one each side. One of the most iconic primary school looks.
Low ponytail with a bow clip
A low ponytail secured with a burgundy hair tie, then a bow clip placed on top.
French plait with bow bobble finish
Finish the plait with a burgundy bow bobble for a look that holds all day.
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Shop BurgundyFAQs
What's the difference between burgundy and maroon?
In practice, very little — we use the terms interchangeably. Most schools use either term for the same deep wine-red colour. Our Burgundy / Maroon range covers both.
My school calls it claret — is that the same as burgundy?
Yes — claret, burgundy, maroon and wine are all terms used for essentially the same shade in UK school uniforms.
Do you sell burgundy gingham for summer term?
Yes! Our burgundy gingham range includes bow clips, headbands and scrunchies, designed to match the burgundy gingham summer dresses worn at many UK primary schools.
Written by Lauren, founder of School Hair Accessories.