What is the difference between balayage and highlights?

Traditional highlights are painted into foils for an even, all-over lift. Balayage is hand-painted onto the surface for a softer, sun-kissed look with a more natural grow-out. We do both, and we often combine the two, foilayage, for clients who want lift plus blend.

How often do I need to come in for balayage?

Balayage is designed for a soft grow-out, so most clients refresh every 12 to 16 weeks. Some go up to 6 months between full balayage appointments with a quick toner refresh in between.

Will my balayage look too brassy in Florida sun?

Florida sun and saltwater are real enemies of cool tones. We finish every balayage with a custom toner and recommend a purple shampoo routine so your blonde stays bright between visits.

Money Piece Highlights · Vero Beach, FL

Money Piece Highlights for Vero Beach Guests

Vero Beach sits at the heart of the Treasure Coast, and our studio at 541 Beachland Boulevard is two minutes from the ocean. Close enough that you can park, walk in, and still smell salt air on your hair before we wash.

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Money Piece Highlights at James Geidner Hair Studio

Bright face-framing pieces. The highest-impact, lowest-commitment color change in our menu.

Money piece is two to three bright, face-framing pieces of color around the front of the cut. It's the move when you want a noticeable change but don't want to commit to full highlights. And it photographs beautifully.

Money piece work is fast, technical, and high-impact. All three of our stylists do them. Many clients add a money piece to a regular cut and root touch-up.

A money piece is a deliberately bright set of face-framing highlights, placed so they brighten your face the second you put your hair behind your ears. It is the highlight everyone wants to know how you got, and it is one of the most flattering color details you can add to almost any cut.

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Why Clients From Vero Beach Trust Us With Money Piece Highlights

Placement is everything with a money piece. Wrong placement and it pulls your face down or looks too stripey. We study your face shape, your part, the way your hair falls when it is dry, and we plan the placement before any product touches your hair.

James Geidner has been behind the chair for over four decades, and he earned Colorist of the Year in 2021. The team carries his standards forward. Every client gets a real consultation, a real plan, and a real follow up. Vero Beach is the heart of our community, and our Vero Beach clients expect us to know what works for the way they actually live.

What This Service Actually Includes

Money piece highlights are concentrated foil highlights placed at the front of the hair to frame the face. Sometimes we lift them to bright blonde for a sharp contrast. Sometimes we keep them softer for a sun kissed effect. They can be added to balayage, foils, all over color, or stand alone.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

A stand alone money piece runs 90 minutes to two hours including consultation, foil application, processing, toner, and finishing blowout. Added to another color service, it adds 30 to 45 minutes. Most clients refresh every 8 to 12 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How bright should my money piece be?

Depends on your contrast tolerance, your skin tone, and the rest of your color. We will recommend a level based on what flatters your face and works with the rest of your hair.

Can a money piece be added to balayage?

We often combine a money piece with balayage to give the front extra impact while keeping the rest soft and lived in.

Will it look stripey?

Not when it is placed correctly. A good money piece is positioned to catch light naturally, not to stripe across the face.

How much does it cost?

It depends on whether it is a stand alone service or added to another color. We give clear pricing at consultation.

Will my money piece grow out badly?

Because it is foiled at the very front, you will see the grow out line earlier than balayage.

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Current pricing is on our Service Menu. First visit? Every new guest starts with a complimentary Signature Consultation.

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