The best beauty techniques, especially when it comes to hair, take minimal effort but provide maximum payoff. Elevating your look could take a fleet of products, a half-dozen hot tools, and several hours—or it could be as simple as some very strategically placed color. Case in point: the money piece highlight technique, in which a colorist places a brighter pop of color in the pieces of hair directly framing the face.
What Is A Money Piece?
Money piece hair is an updated version of chunky highlights, a controversial, polarizing hair color trend that was popular in the ’90s. Chunky face-framing highlights are getting a facelift this season. From asymmetrical applications to neon accents, money piece highlights are adaptable. Rock these highlights bright and defined for a cult-favorite aesthetic, or go for a modern barely-there vibe with beautifully blended tones.
The real beauty of the money piece, though, lies in its inherent adjustability. You can stay subtle with an ultra-fine highlight that’s reminiscent of filtered sunlight, go bold with neon colors, or stick with a classic streak of blonde, red, black, or brown to accent whatever shade you already have. In other words, no matter what color you go for, money pieces are solid gold. Ahead, we asked two celebrity colorists to share their favorite takes on the trend, and tell us exactly how to get the look ourselves.
a beautiful brown bob with blonde balayage and face-framing locks, with messy texture is a lovely idea
a black bob with a blonde money piece will give you a contrasting and super bold look
a brunette jaw-length bob with a bit of blonde balayage and money piece is lovely and bright
a brunette long bob with a blonde ombre touch and a blonde money piece highlights the face
a brunette wavy shoulder-length bob with blonde balayage and a money piece is cool
a dark bob with chunky blonde money piece is a lovely and super bold idea to rock right now
a dark brunette chin-length bob with a platinum blonde money piece that contrasts the hair color
a fair long bob with a blonde layered money piece and middle part is a stylish and modern solution
a jaw-length dark brunette bob with a blonde money piece and a lot of volume looks very chic and cool
a layered brown lob with blonde highlights is a catchy and chic idea that looks messy and sexy
How To Get Money Piece?
As is the case with every style, cut, and color, it’s crucial to be able to articulate exactly what you’re looking for at the salon. And since it can be difficult to explain, especially if you’re not too familiar with the terminology, it helps to have an aide. Bring pictures of what you want – that will be the best idea.
Hair color should be like makeup, it should flatter your natural features. Make sure your colorist knows where you usually part your hair, and ensure you’re both on the same page about whether you’re going for a complementary warm or cool tone. If you have lots of face-framing layers, some extra highlights along your nape may be necessary to make the colors all connect.
a light brunette long bob with a blonde money piece and waves is a pretty and lovely solution
a long and messy brunette bob with a blonde money piece and an ombre touch is a cool and bright solution
a long brown bob with ombre blonde and a blonde money piece plus messy waves is a lovely and relaxed idea
a long dark brunette bob with soft blonde balayage and money piece to highlight the face
a long layered messy bob with an ombre touch and a money piece is a lovely way to highlight the face features
a pretty brunette long bob with blonde balayage and a money piece plus waves is a chic and soft solution
a short bold brunette bob with icy blonde money piece is a gorgeous idea for a bold look
a short brunette bob with a blonde money piece to highlight and light up the eyes
an A-line dark brunette bob with caramel balayage and a money piece plus messy waves is adorable
an elegant light brow bob with blonde balayage and a blonde money piece is a lovely and soft solution
an elegant light brunette long bob with blonde balayage and blonde money piece is a chic and very refined idea
dark brunette hair with icy blonde money piece and fringe is a very eye-catchy and super bold solution
lovely red medium length hair with blonde chunky money piece is a cool solution with a bold color combo
a shoulder-length bob with blonde balayage and money piece, with money piece looks amazing with waves
short bob with a black root, caramel balayage including a money piece and a bit of waves for more elegance