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Money Pieces: professional formula, shades & technique

Thick face-framing highlights that lighten just the two front sections of the hair. Instant brightening effect with minimal maintenance. The name comes from the highlights that are "worth gold" for their visual impact.

Money Pieces variations

Chromatic range of the shade, from lightest to darkest

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Who it suits

Universal: works on all bases and seasons. The tone of the money pieces adapts to the skin undertone (golden for warm, ash for cool).

How to achieve Money Pieces in salon

Level, reflect and technique a colorist can apply directly

Level 9 /3 Warm money pieces Bleach + toner 9/3
Level 9 /1 Cool money pieces Bleach + toner 9/1
Level 8 /13 Beige money pieces Bleach + toner 8/13
Level 8 /31 Honey money pieces Bleach + toner 8/31

What to avoid with Money Pieces

Money pieces too thin They lose the face-framing effect — should be at least 2cm wide per side
Blending into the rest of the highlights Money pieces work through CONTRAST with the base — if blended, they disappear

Professional tips

  • Section from the hairline, 2-3cm wide, down to the ear
  • Bleach 1-2 levels lighter than the rest of the highlights for the signature contrast
  • The perfect technique for a first appointment: visible result, short time, accessible price
  • They work on any base color — from blonde to black
We answer your questions

Questions about Money Pieces

Color & formulation

Thick face-framing highlights that lighten just the two front sections of the hair. Instant brightening effect with minimal maintenance. The name comes from the highlights that are "worth gold" for their visual impact.

Universal: works on all bases and seasons. The tone of the money pieces adapts to the skin undertone (golden for warm, ash for cool).

The most common formulas are: Warm money pieces (Level 9/3, technique: Bleach + toner 9/3). Cool money pieces (Level 9/1, technique: Bleach + toner 9/1). Beige money pieces (Level 8/13, technique: Bleach + toner 8/13). Honey money pieces (Level 8/31, technique: Bleach + toner 8/31). Results vary depending on natural base and hair history.

It depends on hair porosity, formulation type (permanent, semi-permanent) and wash frequency. Red and copper reflects typically require maintenance every 4-6 weeks; browns and blondes every 6-8 weeks.

Knowing the shade is the first step.
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Brand, ratio, developer and timing. Adapted to porosity, history and natural base.

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