Money Piece Hair
Money piece hair is the face-framing highlight that brightens your two front sections and makes any base colour look expensive. It works on brunettes, dark brown, black and curly hair, and you can go soft and blended or bold and chunky depending on the vibe. This board rounds up the prettiest money piece hair ideas by base colour, texture and technique, plus how to get the look at home and how it compares to balayage. Save the shades you love, then take the exact photos to your colourist so you both picture the same result.
Best for: Anyone who wants brighter, face-framing colour without committing to full highlights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does money piece hair damage your hair?
Lightening the front pieces uses bleach, so there is some impact, but because it only touches two small sections the overall damage is far less than a full head of highlights. A professional colourist and a bond-builder treatment keep it healthy.
How often does money piece hair need a touch-up?
Most people refresh every 8-12 weeks. A softer, blended money piece grows out more gracefully than a chunky, high-contrast one, so it can stretch longer between salon visits.
Can you do money piece hair at home?
Yes, a subtle money piece is one of the more beginner-friendly at-home colour projects because you only lighten the front sections. Big colour changes or very dark bases are safer with a colourist.