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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.
Color palette
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).
Professional formulas
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
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