‘The Rachel’ will forever be cemented in hair history, despite Jennifer Aniston only actually wearing the style for a single season of Friends.
The iconic cut was just a small part of the actress’ entire hair journey, which she’s shared mostly with long-time hairdresser and friend, Chris McMillan.
Today, Aniston’s caramel highlights and silky straight length continues to inspire hair transformations across the globe, but there’s been plenty of other iconic mane moments over the years.
From a stint as a brunette, to her natural waves and (you betcha), a fringe, here’s Aniston’s complete hair timeline…
1990
Brunette and brazen, Aniston burst onto the scene with her natural colour and bouncy texture in all its glory.
1992
A Winona Ryder-like moment in 1992, with a moody matte lip to match.
1994
We edge a little closer to the infamous cut, but the chocolate shade remains strong for her stint on the sitcom, Muddling Through.
1995
At the height of ‘The Rachel’ hysteria.
1997
A sleek and sophisticated updo that’s very Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffanies.
1999
Who could forget this deadlock-esque moment for the 1999 Emmy Awards?
2000
Jen started the new decade with hair extensions and a sleek, straight style…
2000
But ended it with a shoulder-length cut and flicked out ends.
2001
A glass hair bob at the 2001 People’s Choice Awards, 18 years before it was a thing.
2002
Aniston was one of the first to bring beach waves to the red carpet, transforming the seaside style into an A-list must-have.
2003
Brunette Jen is back in full force.
2003
Once highlights were added, this became the colour inspiration photo taken to every hairdresser near and far.
2004
Even Aniston couldn’t resist the side-swept fringe that was popular in the ’00s.
2005
Textured, layered and oh so glamourous.
2006
Peak Aniston revenge period at the premiere of The Break-Up.
2008
The style that would become synonymous with Jen for the next decade and beyond.
2010
Jen is partial to a low pony on occasion, always leaving her layers parted and loose at the front.
2012
For Aniston, ‘bronde’ was a thing before it even had a name.
2015
The classic wave (and plunging neckline) that stopped the nation.
2017
A little lighter in the summer, a little darker in the winter. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
2019
We’re given a rare glimpse of natural texture, confirmed by hairdresser Chris McMillan, who also shared how he did it.
2020
The glossy hair and dress duo that couldn’t have looked better for receiving her first Screen Actors Guild award in 2020.
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