What Is a Money Piece and Should You Get Into This New Hair Trend?

Image Source: Instagram user beyonce

Basically, if Beyonce’s doing it, it’s gotta be legit, right?

The money piece (AKA face-framing highlights) is named for the expensive and glamorous look this technique gives you. It’s achieved when you balayage the front strands of your hair a lighter shade. The result is a face-framing look that adds dimension, brightness and a boost to your complexion.

The beauty of the money piece is that it can work with any color or style, on any complexion. It’s versatile and customizable for your face shape, cut, style and all types of color, even dramatic and vibrant colors. 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.

So, just how versatile is the money piece?

We’re glad you asked…

It can be seamless, natural and give off that special “sun-kissed” glow.

It can be subtle or strong.

You can play around with the width and the placement of other balayage highlights.

You could go caramel blonde and really stand out like Queen Bey or subtle as subtle can be with the barest babylights.

It can be beachy, lived-in or four dimensional.

Coloration can be silver-blonde, golden blonde, copper, chocolate brown and every shade on the spectrum.

It works with so many hairstyles – lobs, bobs, shags, curtain bangs, long, medium or short!

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

Ready to get your money piece? We’re ready to treat you to a salon day that feels like a session at a spa.