Creating stunning hair transformations is every hairstylist’s goal. One of the hottest trends right now is combining a bold blonde money piece with tip out highlights to deliver a cohesive, dimensional look that your clients will love. In this blog, I’ll break down the technique, provide pro tips, and show you how this method can elevate your services and boost your confidence as a hairstylist.

What Are Tip Out Highlights?

Tip out highlights are a popular technique designed to add brightness and dimension to the ends of the hair. Unlike traditional highlights, this method focuses on enhancing the mids to tips for a soft, blended dark-to-light transition. When paired with a bold money piece, tip outs can create a stunning, face-framing effect that’s both natural and high-impact.

Why Combine Tip Outs with a Blonde Money Piece?

The money piece is a bold, face-framing highlight that instantly brightens the complexion and adds a pop of dimension to any hairstyle. When combined with tip out highlights, the look becomes more cohesive, offering a seamless blend from the bold front pieces to the lighter ends.

This combination:

• Draws attention to the face.
• Creates a sun-kissed, dimensional look.
• Provides a balanced transformation with natural-looking results.

Notice the left side of the mannequin with tip out highlights and the right side without tip out highlights.

Step-by-Step Guide to Tip Out Highlights with a Blonde Money Piece

1. Consult with Your Client:
   • Assess their hair goals and determine the right shade of blonde for the money piece.
   • Discuss the placement of the tip outs to ensure a cohesive look.
     
2. Section the Hair:
   • Start by sectioning out the money piece. Clip it away for later.
   • Divide the remaining hair into manageable sections for tip outs.
     
3. Apply the Money Piece Highlights:
   • Using a foiling technique, apply your chosen blonde color to the face-framing sections.
   • Ensure even saturation for a bold and bright result.
     
4. Create Tip Out Highlights:
   • Backcomb the mid-lengths and tips to soften the transition.
   • Apply lightener to the ends, focusing on blending for a natural gradient.
     
5. Process and Tone:
   • Allow the hair to process until the desired lift is achieved. Learn more about hair bleach here!
   • Rinse, tone, and condition to enhance the blonde and maintain hair integrity.
     
6. Style and Finish:
   • Blow-dry and style the hair to reveal the cohesive dark-to-light transformation.
   • Add soft waves to enhance the dimension and movement.

Pro Tips for Perfect Tip Out Highlights

• Use a high-quality lightener to achieve the best lift with minimal damage. I used Loreal Pro Blonde Studio 9 with 20 volume. I love it because it’s smooth and makes it so easy to blend. Check out my blog of BEST pro bleach lighteners.
  
• Backcomb carefully to avoid harsh lines and ensure a seamless blend. Overdirecting helps with the blend so the hair cascades down around the face.
  
• Tone with complementary shades to neutralize unwanted brassiness and enhance brightness. I love Loreal Pro DiaLight because of the gel consistency and ease of blend for a color melt toner.
  
• Educate your clients on maintenance and recommend toning shampoos or conditioners.

Watch the Tip Out Highlight Technique in Action

Want to see this transformation come to life? Watch my YouTube tutorial where I demonstrate how to create tip out highlights with a blonde money piece for a cohesive, dimensional look.

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• In-depth tutorials and step-by-step guides.
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• A supportive community of hairstylists to help you grow.
• Resources to boost your confidence and build your clientele.

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Final Thoughts

Combining a blonde money piece with tip out highlights is a surefire way to elevate your services and impress your clients. By mastering this technique, you’ll not only create stunning transformations but also position yourself as a sought-after stylist in your area. Ready to level up? Let’s make it happen together at Hair B&B University!