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Feeling brave? “Some of my favorite hair appointments are when a client goes for a daring, bold color such as blue or purple around the face,” says Reed, “these colors are great options for darker brunettes.”ĭoes a money piece work with highlights or balayage?Īccording to Vickery, it will work with both techniques-it’s just a case of considering the client’s natural base color and their expectations. “With warmer weather around the corner, a money piece blended into highlights or balayage is a gorgeous way to give your hair a natural summer glow,” says Reed. So there's no need to choose between highlights vs balayage with the money piece hair.Īfter some inspiration? “Take your cue from Beyonce’s honeycomb highlights or Hailey Baldwin’s cool-toned babylights to create a subtle, effortless money piece that blends into a full head of highlights or balayage,” says Reed. “Money pieces work best when used with balayage for brunettes,” says Irwin, “as you place the color through the mid-lengths and ends, rather than from the roots.” This helps to create a natural look that will continue to look good as it grows out.
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“Absolutely! Despite misconceptions that this technique is only suitable for blondes, a money piece works well with all hair colors,” assures Reed. “Brunettes can ask their pro for a honeycomb or caramel color to create warm-toned face-framing pieces or opt for a cool-toned, ashy color to add depth and dimension.” When going lighter, Vickery suggests “asking for a treatment in-salon, like Redken’s Acidic Bonding Concentrate, that protects the hair and prevents breakage.”įor Zoe Irwin, John Frieda Salons' creative director, it’s all about color placement. Ready to get your money piece? We’re ready to treat you to a salon day that feels like a session at a spa.(Image credit: Getty images) Can brunettes have money piece hair?

It’s been a fashion fave since 2019 and still looking strong through 2021.

It works with so many hairstyles – lobs, bobs, shags, curtain bangs, long, medium or short!Īnd just in case you’re wondering if this hair trend is still in style, you can rest assured that it will be around for some time to come. It can be beachy, lived-in or four dimensional.Ĭoloration can be silver-blonde, golden blonde, copper, chocolate brown and every shade on the spectrum. You could go caramel blonde and really stand out like Queen Bey or subtle as subtle can be with the barest babylights. You can play around with the width and the placement of other balayage highlights. It can be seamless, natural and give off that special “sun-kissed” glow. So, just how versatile is the money piece? And BIG bonus, like all balayage techniques, it’s designed for minimal upkeep so you can keep boosting the money piece or let it grow into your coloration as time goes on.

It’s versatile and customizable for your face shape, cut, style and all types of color, even dramatic and vibrant colors. The beauty of the money piece is that it can work with any color or style, on any complexion. The result is a face-framing look that adds dimension, brightness and a boost to your complexion. It’s achieved when you balayage the front strands of your hair a lighter shade. The money piece (AKA face-framing highlights) is named for the expensive and glamorous look this technique gives you. Basically, if Beyonce’s doing it, it’s gotta be legit, right?
