If you’ve been scrolling through social media, you’ve probably seen the immense popularity of the money piece technique. This color trend is all about adding vibrant, face-framing highlights that can transform your entire hair look with minimal effort.

Whether you’re a blonde, brunette, or someone with black locks, this style can be adjusted to fit any base color, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a slew of vibrant hues or even subtle highlights. The method is fairly simple: a colorist strategically places ultra-fine streaks around the front of your hair, mimicking the natural glow of filtered sunlight.

The end result? A chic, pop of color that adds immense style and impact to your overall appearance. Whether you prefer neon shades or something more classic, like blonde or caramel, this technique gives you the freedom to experiment with your personal preferences while keeping your look fresh and bold.

You can easily add a touch of vibrancy with just a few steps, making it a perfect choice for those looking to spruce up their hair with minimal fuss.

1.Natural-Looking Money Piece Hair:

Natural-looking money piece hair with soft highlights and romantic background, elegant dress.

This trend uses soft highlights to illuminate and contour the face, creating a seamless and stylish look. At Manubela Cabeleireiros, the technique enhances a client’s features, offering a unique and powerful transformation that feels effortlessly elegant.

2.Face-Framing Ashy Highlights:

Realistic image of woman with face-framing ashy highlights and dark chocolate hues in romantic garden setting

Cool-toned shades blended into the hair create a striking contrast, perfect for defining features. Using dark chocolate hues, this achieves a subtle money-piece effect, offering a chic and versatile look.

3.Subtle Beige Money Piece Highlights:

Subtle beige money piece highlights framing the face, with soft romantic background and natural skin tone.

The on-trend color approach brings a modern touch to face-framing shades, perfect for elevating your look. This trend, set to dominate 2025, is effortless and suits all hair types. Whether done professionally or at home, it’s a must-try for staying ahead in style.

4.Pink Money Piece Burgundy Hair:

Pink Money Piece Burgundy Hair with pastel hues and maroon shades, styled to complement fair skin

Montana Schmidt, a renowned salon owner, created a mind-blowing blend of pastel hues and deep maroon shades, offering a striking contrast that complements fair skin beautifully. This innovative style redefines modern hair coloring with a fresh, bold approach.

5.Face Frame Blonde Balayage:

"Realistic image of a woman with face frame blonde balayage highlights, soft, natural tones."

The vibrant, luminous ribbons of color gradually blend, adding soft, intensifying tones that freshen your look. It creates a natural, modern style while enhancing your features effortlessly.

6.Block Color Brown Bob:

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The ’90s aesthetic gets a modern update with this cut, adding depth and dimension for a sophisticated vibe. The side parting creates a sleek, statement-making look that elevates your overall appearance.

7.Maroon with Rose Money Pieces:

Maroon and rose money pieces in hair, creating depth and elegance in a romantic setting.

The blend of hues with subtle accents creates a stunning effect, adding dimension to your look. Streaks elevate the style, offering a harmonious and refined feel that catches the eye.

8.Icy Blonde Chunky Highlights:

Woman with icy blonde chunky highlights in a pastel pink dress, soft romantic background.

Try dramatic light sections to create a striking contrast, especially around the face. It’s a modern and effortless way to refresh your look.

9.Voluminous Money Piece Layers:

"Voluminous money piece layers for long, thick hair, textured style in romantic setting"

For long, thick hair, textured hairstyles are ideal as they reduce bulkiness while adding movement, creating a lived-in look that’s effortlessly stylish.

10.Soft Honey Caramel Highlights:

Woman with soft honey caramel highlights in hair, wearing a beige dress in a romantic setting.

This look blends delicate shades to elevate beauty, adding dimension and complementing various styles. As a stylist, I find it timeless and adaptable to different preferences.

11.Raspberry Money Pieces for Brunettes:

Brunette hair with raspberry money pieces, soft pink dress, romantic outdoor background, natural neck.

This choice beautifully complements deeper bases, creating a pop that elevates your style. It’s a simple yet impactful way to refresh your look while keeping it modern.

12.Ashy Brown Money Piece Hair:

Realistic image of ashy brown money piece hair with cool shades framing the face, creating a stylish, fresh appearance.

Cool shades are added to the ends and around the face, creating a modern, dimensional look. This style works well with various lengths, offering a fresh and stylish appearance.

13.Dimensional Golden Highlights:

Radiant golden highlights on soft, flowing hair in a romantic garden setting

Create a radiant effect with a mix of lighter hues, ideal for a fresh update. This approach transforms your look with simplicity and elegance, inspired by timeless trends for a stunning refresh.

14.Silver Money Piece Ombre:

Silver money piece ombre hair with a smooth transition, worn by a woman in a soft white dress with a romantic background.

The style combines roots with a striking front section, offering a smooth transition that suits many skin tones for a bold yet balanced look.

15.Bright Copper Money Pieces:

Bright copper money pieces highlighting fiery strands, creating a striking contrast for a bold, radiant look

Fiery strands at the front create a striking contrast, ideal for those who love daring shades. This vibrant touch instantly elevates your look, adding radiance and confidence.

16.Blonde Money Piece Balayage:

Realistic image of blonde money piece balayage with lightened strands framing the face, soft white dress, and romantic background.

The look frames the face with lightened strands, creating a style that complements all complexions. The blend of shades offers a striking yet balanced change, making it a great option for those seeking a low-maintenance yet impactful approach.

17.Long Wavy Bob with Framing Highlights:

Long wavy bob with framing highlights, styled for fine hair, soft romantic lighting.

Creating brightness and dimension, this style is perfect for fine hair. The result is a refined and effortless look that adds volume and movement, giving a polished finish.

18.Blonde Money Piece on Dark Locks:

Blonde money piece highlights framing dark hair for a fresh, striking look with a romantic garden background

Adding lighter front pieces to deep hair creates a striking look that draws attention to your features. This method frames your look beautifully, giving it a modern touch. It’s an easy way to update your style with little effort.

19.Gray Highlights for Brunette Hair:

Brunette hair with subtle gray highlights, creating a refined and elegant finish in soft natural light.

Adding subtle lighter shades to darker hair creates a refined and modern vibe, effortlessly elevating your overall look with a fresh and elegant finish.

20.Warm Brown Highlighted Hair:

Woman with warm brown highlighted hair in a soft beige dress, in a romantic setting

Creating a radiant and elegant look, this style complements your features beautifully, offering depth and a timeless appeal for a refined finish.

21.Light Brown Locks with Money Pieces:

Light brown hair with money pieces, natural radiant charm, soft pink dress, romantic sunset background.

The look is effortlessly elevated with a fresh, dimensional style that creates a striking yet harmonious appeal. The seamless blend of tones adds a touch of sophistication, enhancing your overall appearance with a natural and radiant charm.

22.Platinum Money Pieces for Black Lob:

Realistic photo of a woman with platinum money pieces on black lob, standing in a romantic setting.

This method is a simple way to change your appearance without drastic steps. It creates a unique touch that improves your overall vibe, ideal for giving a new feel to shorter styles. It’s a flexible choice that suits anyone, whether you prefer something gentle or daring.

23.Black Curls with Pumpkin Highlights:

Woman with black curls and pumpkin highlights in a soft, earthy dress, gazing in a romantic outdoor setting

For a striking effect, pairing black curls creates a beautiful contrast. The integration elevates the overall look, while thoughtful placement can frame the face or add dimension, resulting in an adaptable style.

24.Striking Strawberry Brown:

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This gorgeous style mixes rich shades with gentle hues, creating a look that suits all face shapes. Accents near the cheeks help lengthen the face, bringing focus upward and reducing any roundness. It’s a simple way to update your look while celebrating your unique charm.

25.Bubble Gum Blonde Hair:

Bubble gum blonde hair with peachy pink makeup in a romantic outdoor setting, wearing a light pink dress

Adding delicate colors near the face can instantly brighten your look, giving it a lively and playful feel. Combining this with a hint of makeup in peachy pink tones can bring out a fun and flirty vibe, perfectly aligning with modern trends.

26.Beach Waves with Money Pieces:

Realistic image of beach waves with money pieces on fair complexions, wearing a pastel dress, with a romantic beach background

For a fresh and radiant look, consider pairing lighter tones with flowing, textured waves. This approach, often used by skilled professionals, creates a seamless blend that suits fair complexions beautifully. It’s a perfect way to achieve a modern and chic appearance that feels both natural and polished.

27.White Stripes for Copper Hair:

Copper hair with white stripes in loose waves, soft white dress, romantic background, and natural neck details

Light accents paired with reddish tones create a striking effect. This method brings a unique and timeless vibe, blending contrasting elements for a fresh and balanced look.

28.Blonde Money Pieces Hairstyle:

Blonde money pieces hairstyle with soft, face-framing streaks in a romantic outdoor setting.

This hair trend adds soft, face-adjacent streaks that bring a fresh and radiant feel to your overall style. It works beautifully on various lengths, creating a natural yet elevated effect that feels modern and stylish.

29.Honey Face-Framing Balayage:

Elegant honey face-framing balayage with light and dark shades in a romantic outdoor setting.

This technique creates a warm, glowing look by blending light and dark shades seamlessly. It frames the face elegantly, giving a fresh and modern appearance that feels lively and dynamic.

30.Rainbow Money Piece Hairstyle:

A woman with dark hair and rainbow money piece highlights, wearing a white dress in a romantic outdoor setting.

The vibrant and striking addition of colorful highlights to dark hair creates a stunning contrast, making it an ideal choice for those who enjoy experimenting with unique and eye-catching styles. This trend is all about showcasing individuality and making a statement with your hair.

31.Silver Money Pieces for Red Hair:

Red hair with silver money pieces creating a modern, fresh look, framed by soft, romantic lighting

A face-framing color can create a modern and fresh look, adding depth and a stylish edge to any hairstyle.

32.Turquoise Money Piece Shag:

Textured shag hairstyle with turquoise money pieces in a romantic garden setting.

For a fun and trendy update, consider adding a pop of color to the front parts of your hair. This works beautifully with textured, layered styles, giving a playful and modern feel. A professional can help you achieve this with precision, ensuring the result is striking and harmonious.

33.Orange Money Piece Curls:

Vibrant orange money piece curls with textured waves, worn by a woman in a warm-toned dress, set against a romantic golden hour background.

A vibrant and standout look, pair fiery tones with textured waves. This combination adds depth and dimension, making it a refreshing choice for those seeking something different.

34.Caramel Money Piece Highlights:

Woman with caramel money piece highlights, wearing a white dress in a romantic garden setting

A bold and modern look can be achieved by adding contrasting shades around the front sections of your hair. This method creates dimension and a striking effect, giving your overall appearance a trendy and polished feel.

35.High-Contrast Color Blocking:

A woman wearing a black dress with high-contrast black and white color-blocked face-framing hair. Romantic background with soft lighting.

This season, hair trends are embracing vibrant, chunky face frames. A timeless black-and-white mix is a confident option, creating a striking look that enhances individuality. Trying unique shades can lead to surprisingly beautiful results.

36.Cinnamon Blonde:

Woman with cinnamon blonde face-framing highlights in a romantic setting, wearing a soft pink dress.

A face-framing color can transform your look, giving it a dynamic and elegant vibe. This style adds a fashionable touch, making it a perfect choice for those who want to stand out with a modern aesthetic.

37.Curly Blonde Pop:

Curly blonde pop hairstyle with deep walnut base and blonde streaks in a romantic garden setting.

Deep walnut base with striking streak creates stunning high-contrast effect, perfect for elevating bouncy curls. This look adds modern touch, making it chef’s kiss for anyone wanting to stand out.

38.Lavender Haze:

Lavender Haze hairstyle with vibrant streaks and soft lavender dress, in a romantic outdoor setting.

The vibrant streaks draw attention to her look, creating a modern and artistic vibe. It’s a unique take that reflects creativity and self-expression.

39.Hint of Blue:

Moody teal accents frame the hairstyle for a bold, striking look with a romantic background.

Try adding moody teal accents to frame your style for a striking effect. This creates a standout vibe, ideal for those wanting to make a statement. Whether soft or bold, it’s all about leaving a lasting impression.

40.Classic Blonde:

Woman with warm golden blonde hair wearing a peach dress in a romantic ambiance

To create a refined look, blend golden tones into your base. This approach works well for those with warm undertones, providing a subtle yet polished update. Collaborate with your colorist to achieve this transformation.

41.Cherry Twist:

Woman with cherry red twist hairstyle wearing soft pink off-the-shoulder dress in romantic setting

A vibrant pop of color can brighten your look, creating a subtle yet striking effect. It’s an excellent way to add dimension and make your style stand out effortlessly.

42.’90s-Inspired:

90s-inspired haircut with bold highlights and dark base, framed by soft natural light in a romantic setting.

A bold contrast of highlights with a darker base brings a nostalgic ’90s feel, while modern touches keep it fresh for the twenty-first century, creating a striking and balanced style.

43.Asymmetrical Money Piece:

Asymmetrical money piece hairstyle, flowing below the jaw, creating a dynamic and personalized look with soft white dress in a romantic garden setting.

This technique begins near the front and flows just below the jaw, creating a dynamic look that complements your overall appearance. It’s a modern approach that adds a fresh and personalized touch to your style.

44.Caramel Blonde:

Natural caramel blonde hair with soft highlights near the face, creating a smooth and striking effect, captured in a romantic café setting

Created with soft, lighter shades near the face, gives a smooth and striking effect. The way the lighter parts mix with your base shade can completely change your overall vibe, making it a great idea for your next salon visit.

45.Two-Tone:

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Create a look that stands out by combining contrasting shades in a seamless transition. Draw inspiration from a trendsetter who showcases how bold and creative color choices can bring harmony and vibrancy to your style. This method is perfect for anyone wanting to add a modern and personalized flair to their appearance.

46.Cream Soda Stripe:

Cream Soda Stripe hairstyle with dark roots and soft light highlights on a woman in a light pastel dress. Romantic background.

Pairing rich, dark shades with soft, light accents creates a stunning transformation. It’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to refresh their style effortlessly. Bring inspiration to your next salon visit and embrace a fresh, eye-catching vibe.

47.Key Lime:

Vibrant key lime hair with modern twist, woman in pastel dress, romantic outdoor background

SZA showcases a vibrant look with a modern twist, using a striking color to enhance her hairstyle. The style draws attention with its unique placement and playful tone, perfect for those looking to express their individuality.

48.Platinum Pieces:

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Adding bright, nearly-white streaks to cool, ashy blonde hair can elevate your look, giving it a new life and framing the face beautifully. However, this shade tends to be high-maintenance, requiring regular toning and deep conditioning. Before taking the plunge, make sure you’ve fully read up on how to maintain this striking style.

49.Copper Callout:

A woman with Auburn hair featuring copper money pieces, adding warmth and brightness to her look. Romantic, soft lighting creates an intimate vibe.

Copper money pieces, inspired by Zoey Deutch, add brightening warmth to Auburn or red shades, effortlessly framing the face for a stunning, refreshed look.

50.Great in Gray:

Realistic image of a woman with gray streaks in her hair, casually sitting in soft lighting, sipping coffee, showcasing natural beauty.

Streaks of gray are a simple, stylish way to elevate your look. Focus on the front sections to enhance your silvery strands and make them stand out, embracing the natural beauty of your hair.

Conclusion:

When it comes to creating a dynamic, striking, and vibrant hairstyle, the money piece is the perfect way to make a bold statement without much effort. This technique enhances your natural features by placing highlights around the face, giving a fresh and modern touch that turns heads. Whether you choose blonde, brunette, or even daring neon hues, the money piece can be customized to suit all hair types and colors.

This versatile style offers a subtle yet impactful transformation, adding depth and dimension to your look. It’s a chic and easy way to refresh your appearance, offering a beautifully crafted result with minimal steps. The money piece continues to dominate as a go-to hairstyle, offering a professional and effortless solution for those looking to make a statement with their hair.