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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
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
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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.
