Bold Front Panels · Hongdae

Money Piece Hair in Hongdae, Seoul — Bold, Face-Framing Colour

Quick answer A money piece is a bold, lighter panel of colour at the front hairline that frames the face. At SOONSIKI Hair Hongdae it is priced as panel/earring colour (160,000–290,000 KRW) and takes about 2–3 hours.
  • English-speaking stylists
  • Hongdae Stn. Exit 8
  • Wed–Sun 10:00–19:00
  • Tax refund available
Bright blonde money piece framing the face
Statement front panels

What is a money piece?

A money piece is a thicker, high-contrast section of lightened hair on both sides of your parting. It creates a strong, trendy look on dark hair and can be toned to blonde, ash, pink or any fashion shade.

Price

160,000–290,000 KRW

Time

2–3 hours

Refresh

every 2–3 months

Best for

Statement colour

Statement colour, quick upkeep

Because only the front panels are lightened, touch-ups are fast and affordable.

  • Undertone and skin-tone analysis
  • Bond-protecting care during lightening
  • Toning matched to your target shade
  • Honest advice on what is achievable in one visit
Before: dark natural hair
After: bold blonde money piece
Illustrative before & after. Lift and final shade depend on your starting colour, hair history and condition.

Money piece price in Hongdae

Service Price Duration
Earring Color (hidden panels) 160,000–290,000 KRW approx. 2–3 hours
Toning 120,000–170,000 KRW approx. 60–90 min
Secret Two-Tone 250,000–320,000 KRW approx. 3 hours

Prices vary with hair length, density and stylist rank. All colour programmes include undertone analysis, wash and a finishing blow-dry. Your stylist confirms the price before starting.

How a money piece appointment works

  1. Colour consultation

    We review inspiration photos, your skin tone and your hair's colour history in English.
  2. Strand & scalp check

    We test how your hair lifts and check the scalp before any chemical.
  3. Protective prep

    Bond-protecting and scalp-shield products go on before colour or bleach.
  4. Application

    Colour, foils or hand-painting applied section by section.
  5. Toning & gloss

    Toner refines the shade and adds shine.
  6. Wash, care & finish

    A colour-care rinse and a blow-dry to show the true result.

Make your colour last

  • Wait 48 hours before the first shampoo.
  • Use colour-safe, sulfate-free shampoo and lukewarm water.
  • Use a purple shampoo once a week for blonde or ash tones.
  • Protect hair from sun and chlorine; use heat protectant before styling.
  • Book a toner or gloss every 6–8 weeks to keep the shade fresh.

Who looks after your hair

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SOONSIKI Hair Hongdae stylist team

Korean colour designers experienced in balayage, high-lift blondes and K-fashion colours on Asian and Western hair, with English consultation.

Content reviewed by the salon's senior stylists · Updated October 2026

Money piece FAQ

Can I get a pastel or fashion-colour money piece?

Yes. Fashion shades may need extra lightening first, which we plan in the consultation.

Will a money piece suit short hair?

Yes, it works on bobs and lobs as well as long hair.

How do I keep it bright?

Use purple or colour-depositing shampoo weekly and book a toner every 6–8 weeks.

Visit SOONSIKI Hair Hongdae (홍대 순시키헤어)

📍 8F, 164 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul — near Hongik Univ. (Hongdae) Station Exit 8

📞 +82-10-9145-7402

⏰ Wed–Sun 10:00–19:00 · Closed Mon & Tue

💬 English consultation · Global cards accepted · Tax refund for tourists