Money Pieces & Face-Framing Highlights

What Are Money Pieces?

A money piece is a bold, face-framing pop of color that instantly brightens your look and brings attention to your best features. These strategically placed highlights start at the roots and flow through the front strands, creating a high-contrast, sun-kissed effect that complements your natural color and adds dimension to any hairstyle. It's the perfect way to refresh your look without a full color commitment!

Why Money Pieces Are Popular

Money-piece highlights deliver maximum impact with minimal effort. Whether you're rocking dark hair, light brown hair, or even a full head of blonde, adding a few lighter strands around your face instantly adds depth, tone, and style to your look. Best of all, this technique works on nearly all hair textures and skin tones.
Clients love them for their:

• Low-maintenance upkeep
• Customizable shades (from icy blondes to rich caramel)
• Ability to grow out naturally
• Flattering, face-framing effect
• Compatibility with ombre, balayage, or all-over color

The money-piece trend is here to stay.

Types and Techniques for Achieving Money Pieces

At Essence Salon, we tailor every money-piece service to your unique features, hair goals, and current hair color. Some techniques we use to achieve this look include:

• Foiling to create crisp, defined sections
• Balayage for softer, natural transitions
• Root smudging for a more blended finish
• Color melting to unify different tones seamlessly

We also consider how to make your highlights lighter compared to your base. For darker hair, we recommend caramel or honey tones. A platinum or ashy blonde money piece can create a beautiful contrast for natural blondes or lighter brunettes.

Your Money Piece Service at Essence Salon

Every coloring service at Essense Salon starts with a personalized consultation. Our stylists assess your natural hair color, texture, and face shape and discuss your desired outcome. We section your hair strategically to ensure the placement flatters your features and complements your overall look. The result? A glowing, on-trend hairstyle that looks effortless and elevated.

Maintenance and Aftercare

While money-piece highlights require minimal maintenance, there are still some tips you can follow to keep your color looking fresh and bright between salon visits:

• Use a purple shampoo to neutralize brassy tones in blonde highlights or a blue shampoo to offset orange tones in darker shades.
• Schedule a gloss or toner refresh every 6-8 weeks.
• Protect your hair from heat and sun damage with a heat protectant spray or leave-in conditioner.
• Use styling tools on lower heat settings to prevent dullness and damage.
• Book touch-ups as needed to maintain brightness at the roots.

We provide product recommendations and guidance after your salon appointment to help you keep your highlights vibrant and healthy.
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