A guide to the trendy modern shag haircut with waves, made even more dynamic with the addition of a bright, face-framing money piece.

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The Modern Shag with a Money Piece & Waves

An edgy cut with a pop of brightness. The heavily textured modern shag is given a modern, high-impact twist with the addition of a bold, bright money piece.

Ocassion

Edgy, Casual, Trendy, Weekend

Best suit face shape

Oval, Square, Heart

Best for hair type

1c-3a

Difficulty Level

Easy

Minimum hair length

Shoulder

DIY Time at home

5-10 mins (daily)

Time in Salon

2-3 hours

this style is for

Dislacimer

The person who loves a textured, edgy haircut but wants to add a focal point of brightness to frame their face and make the style pop.

Hairstyle Insight

The money piece is a fantastic addition to a shag because it draws attention to the haircut's most important feature: the shaggy, face-framing layers and fringe.

Key Benefits

The shag creates effortless texture and volume.
The money piece adds a bold, bright pop.
Frames the face and highlights the eyes.
A very modern and edgy combination.
Makes a classic shag feel new again.

Common Misconceptions

That a money piece is a full highlight service.

How to ask your stylist for this style

Ask for a "modern shag haircut with waves." For color, ask your stylist to add "a bold, bright money piece" to frame the face.

Tools:
Choosing Products

Sulfate-free shampoo; a purple shampoo for the money piece; a texture spray for the shag.

Step by step instructions to achieve style at home

At home, use a purple shampoo only on the money piece section to keep it bright and prevent it from going brassy, while protecting the base color.

Caring for your hair

The money piece is the highest maintenance part of this color, as the root will grow out faster.

A touch-up on just the money piece can be done every 8-10 weeks.

Frequently asked questions

Dislacimer

Do I have to be blonde to have a money piece?

No! A money piece can be any color that is lighter or brighter than your base, from caramel on a brunette to copper on a dark auburn.

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Madeleine is an expert hair stylist dedicated to the art and science of hair care. Her work empowers individuals to understand and embrace their hair's true potential, transforming routine care into a ritual of natural beauty.