The 'Reverse Money Piece' Is The Low Key Color Technique To Add Dimension To Your Hair

As you may have guessed, the reverse money piece is the opposite of the original look. The face-framing pieces along the crown are colored darker than the rest of the hair. You still get the attention-drawing contrast that maximizes your facial features but with one major advantage; less maintenance. One of the drawbacks of a money piece is that keeping your forward-facing highlights from looking grown out requires regular trips to the salon. 

This also typically involves using harsh chemicals on your hair. Because a reverse money piece's darker shade is likely closer to your natural hair color, it won't need as much upkeep, saving you time and money. Colorist for Madison Reed, Shvonne Perkins, stated: "With its thick, bold placement, the reverse money piece features the darker part of the hair framing the face for a low maintenance and regrowth friendly style," (via New Beauty).

Similarly, it's an easier way to add dimension to all-over color without sitting (or paying) for hours' worth of highlights. Basically, it's the Cliff Notes version of balayage that leaves you with instant depth and emphasis on your features. Ironic when you consider that the money piece is so-called because it's supposed to show off all the money you dropped on getting your fabulous highlights (we won't tell if you won't).