Money Piece Hair: A Must-Try Trend For 2023
Money piece hair, also known as face-framing highlights, is a popular colouring technique where you get the front strands of your hair balayaged a brighter shade (or three), and the finished result leaves you with face-framing ‘money pieces’ that add dimension to your hair and help brighten and lift your complexion.
Unlike chunky, e-girl highlights, this technique is seamless and can look more natural, depending on your preferences. So, why are they called money pieces? This is due to the fact that they make your hair ‘look’ expensive, so it’s no wonder they’re loved by celebs all-over — Beyoncé, Gisele and Kylie Jenner are all fans.
If you’re thinking of cashing in and trying this low-maintenance look for yourself, here are our best money piece hair ideas to inspire you.
Gisele’s Classic Face-Framing Highlights
As mentioned above, money pieces are meant to look seamless and almost natural. For a classic example, look to supermodel Gisele’s beachy hair for inspiration.
Margot Robbie’s Effortless Hair
The best thing about this colouring technique is that you can go as subtle or as strong as you like! You can play around with the width of the front highlights and the placement of the other highlights, towards the back.
Blonde Babylights
Featuring the most subtle babylights, this illuminating look is perfect for reviving natural or faux blonde hair.
Editor’s tip: To maintain your money piece highlights, you need to invest in a coloured-hair shampoo. Our fave? The TRESemmé Revitalise Colour Shampoo — it keeps your hue vibrant while also strengthening your hair.
Face-Framing Babylights
Dreaming of lightening up your dark hair? Try these stunning silver-blonde babylights.
Money Piece Balayage on Brown Hair
Give brown hair the golden touch for summer and winter with these golden blonde highlights.
Light Brunette Hair With Money Piece
The best thing about this trend? It makes your facial features and hair pop, working the same way a highlighter does to enhance your overall look.
Autumnal Highlights
A few strategically positioned copper highlights will add some depth to your hair and give your complexion an autumnal glow.
Editor’s tip: Give your coloured hair some extra TLC with the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Oil, which is designed to provide frizz control and leave your locks feeling soft and looking super shiny.
Subtle Brown Balayage
Credit: Instagram.com/blondemanezstudioWait, this isn’t natural? Balayage highlighting dark hair with these glossy chocolate brown ribbons will keep everyone guessing.
Dark Brown Money Piece
Opt for these beachy blonde highlights if you want to refresh dark hair and give it more depth.
Golden Curls
Curly hair? You can’t go wrong with honey-blonde tones, especially if you want to make your curls pop and your face glow.
Short and Sweet Caramel Accents
If you’ve got medium to short hair, take a style cue from this beauty, who wears her wavy lob with trendy caramel money pieces.
Lived-In Highlights
The best thing about money piece highlights? As they grow out, they start to look even more natural and lived-in, making them the best low-maintenance look.
