The days are getting shorter and the summer-glow is gone: autumn is here! But now there is a hair color trend that makes us look fresh and kissed by the sun even in the cold months: Money Piece Hair!
What is Money Piece Hair and why is it called that?
Money Piece Hair is nothing more than a new hair coloring technique for creating face-framing highlights. Only the foremost strands of hair around the hairline are lightened. The name Money Piece Hair does not refer to the look or the dyeing technique, but on the price and the effort required to obtain it: Because these two highlights are foiled so quickly and cheaply that you could pay the hairdresser theoretically only with coins. The strands framing the face make it look so fresh, as if you have had all your hair retouched.
The benefits of this low maintenance balayage
The Money Piece instantly gives you a fresh, radiant look without having to dye all your hair. The visit to the hairdresser takes only a short time and is relatively cheap. Money Piece is also very low maintenance and look good even grown out. So you can go for several months without retouching. No wonder that this balayage/foilyage is gaining more and more fans every day.
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How much does money piece hair cost? The cost for this type of service varies depending on where you get them done and how many colors are used in the process, but generally speaking, money piece face framing highlights typically range from around $50-$100 USD/£35-£70 GBP at most salons in both the USA and Great Britain. While these prices may seem high initially, keep in mind that when done correctly by a professional stylist, they will last for several months before needing touch ups or maintenance appointments – making them well worth their price tag!
Money piece on short hair
The face-framing highlights look amazing on short hair too! Especially in combination with the trendy blunt bob hairstyle. It has a classic appearance along with a modern twist.
Pixie cut with money piece
Are you looking for a fresh new look? If so, then the pixie cut with money piece might be just what you’re looking for. This style is perfect for any face shape and can give your hair an edgy yet feminine feel. Plus, it’s easy to maintain and looks great on everyone! The money piece adds texture and dimension to the look by framing your face with short layers that blend into longer ones in front. It also helps create volume at the crown of your head while still keeping things light and airy around the sides of your face.
Money piece on dark hair
If you have dark brown hair but want light and bright highlights, you will probably need more sessions for bleaching. The first session could result only in warm copper tones. After the second, they will get blonder. Copper looks more natural on dark hair than blonde shades, so it’s totally fine. The main idea here is to create lighter-colored highlights around your face that add visual interest and draw attention. Read more in our post about Brown Hair with Blonde Money Piece.
How to do Money Piece Hair?
The new hair trend was inspired by the highlights that women with light blonde hair often get after a summer at the beach. It looks good with short and long hair, on blondes and brunettes. To make the look particularly rich in contrast, only the two foremost strands around the face are lightened. The rest of the hair is ideally already dyed in the ombré or balayage style, but can also be kept completely natural, as here on Beyoncé. In June 2019 she posted a pic on Instagram debuting a lighter Money Piece look and started the trend.
The Money Piece highlights should begin softly about an inch below the hairline and have a constant brightness throughout, creating a contrast with the highlights on the rest of the hair. Here you can see a genius Instagram post that explains three ways to paint a money piece.
It is important that they do not seem too blocky, otherwise, the look reminds too fast of Ginger Spice in the 2000s.
How to dye money pieces at home
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If you’re not sure how to bleach your money pieces at home, don’t worry – we have the perfect tutorial for you! The Hair Educator, Salon Coach and Entreprenuer Mirella Manelli has put together a great step-by-step guide on how to achieve that gorgeous money piece look.
First, start with prepping your hair by washing and conditioning it thoroughly and then blow-drying it straight. Make sure there are no knots or tangles in the hair before starting this process, as they can create uneven results when dying your strands. Next, section off the area where you want to add highlights or lowlights depending on what kind of effect you are going for – either a bright pop of color or something more subtle like an ombre effect works great here too! Then use clips to secure each piece so that only those sections will be dyed later on.
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After sectioning off all desired areas, mix up some lightening cream according to package instructions in an applicator bottle or bowl. Apply bleach using a brush directly onto each strand until all pieces have been completely saturated with product, and cover with foil pieces cut into strips about 1/4 inch wide. Allow bleaching agent time enough time according work its magic – usually about 15 minutes should do just fine, but if necessary leave it longer as long as needed until desired lightness is achieved (it’s important not overdo this part!). Finally rinse out solution from strands using lukewarm water followed by shampooing & conditioning once again – make sure to remove every trace residue left behind otherwise could cause damage over time when exposed to direct sunlight etc..
Once everything has been dried properly now comes the fun part: adding color! Use demi-permanent dye specifically designed natural hair types which won’t fade out quickly after few washes unlike other options available in the market today; apply evenly throughout entire length making sure to cover up any roots present at the same time too! Let sit anywhere between 10 minutes minimum 25 maximum based type shade chosen result wanted; finally wash away excess pigment in cold water avoid stripping away moisture content already existing within tresses themselves leaving them feeling soft silky smooth!.
And there we have it – easy steps to creating beautiful money piece style without having to invest hours into salon chair getting done professionally, plus save some cash doing yourself home instead!. So why wait give try today see how looks fabulous end result turn out be?!
How to grow out money piece hair
Growing out any kind of hairstyle can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Here are some tips on how you can successfully get rid of your money piece highlights:
1. Keep up with regular trims – Regular trims will help keep the ends of your hair healthy and prevent split ends from forming as the color grows out. This will also make sure that when it comes time for touch-ups, there won’t be too much length lost in between appointments.
2. Use deep conditioning treatments – Deep conditioning treatments are essential for keeping highlighted hair hydrated and nourished, as they tend to dry faster than non-highlighted strands due to the bleaching process involved in highlighting them initially. Make sure you use high quality products specifically formulated for colored/highlighted hair so that they don’t strip away any remaining dye or damage already fragile strands further.
3. Invest in heat protectants – Heat styling tools like blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners etc. should all come with a good quality heat protectant spray before using them on highlighted sections of your locks. This helps reduce damage caused by hot temperatures while still allowing you to create beautiful styles without worrying about breakage or fading colour prematurely.
4. Avoid over washing – Over washing can cause excessive drying which is not ideal if trying to maintain vibrant coloured hues between salon visits, so try to limit washes only once every few days (or even less depending on individual needs). Additionally, opt to natural shampoos & conditioners whenever possible, since harsh chemicals found in many stores bought brands may strip away colour pigments quicker than desired!
5. Be patient – The most important tip is patience! It takes time for new growths to come through after lightening processes, but eventually those pesky roots will blend seamlessly into existing lengths, giving off an effortless ombre look everyone loves.