A money piece is a hair coloring technique involving lightened or highlighted sections of hair that frame the face, typically at the front. These face- framing highlights are designed to brighten and highlight the face, creating contrast with the rest of the hair color. The lightened strands can be achieved through various methods such as babylights, weaves, slices, or traditional highlights, and can be customized in thickness and color intensity depending on personal preference and hair type. The money piece trend originated in the 1990s and has seen a resurgence in recent years, becoming popular on runways, among celebrities, and on social media. It is versatile and can be adapted to suit different haircuts, face shapes, and partings. The name "money piece" is thought to come from the effect of making the face look brighter and more radiant, sometimes called the "million-dollar piece," and also because it is a quick, minimal product technique that stylists can charge well for, requiring regular maintenance every 6 to 8 weeks
. In summary, a money piece is a strategic, face-framing highlight that enhances facial features and adds brightness to the overall hairstyle with a relatively low-maintenance and customizable approach.
