Best permanent at-home hair color kits in burgundy

Top pick: L'Oréal Paris Superior Preference — a permanent formula with 100% grey coverage and color that holds for about nine weeks, and its 38-shade range is where you'll actually find a burgundy. It's the safest bet for a first at-home burgundy.

Who the others suit:

• Revlon ColorSilk — the simplest, most forgiving single-use kit, and its 48 shades give the widest choice of reds and burgundies; best if you're coloring on a budget or trying a shade for the first time.
• Madison Reed Radiant — ammonia-free with full grey coverage; pick it if your scalp is sensitive or you want a gentler formula.
• IGK Permanent Color Kit — a salon-style kit with grey coverage; good if you already know your shade and want a richer, more saturated result.
• L'Oréal Magic Root Rescue — not a full color, but handy for touching up roots between burgundy applications.

One caveat: the exact shade names in stock vary by listing, so confirm the burgundy number on the box before you buy.