The awards show season often sets fashion and beauty trends for the year, so if you want to know what’s happening in 2024 — look no further than the Golden Globes red carpet. Jennifer Aniston stepped out on one of Hollywood’s biggest night’s with a nod to her iconic 1990s hairstyle from her Friends era to tell us all: “The Rachel” is back.
Aniston, who made it clear years ago that the cut was not her favorite, had her beloved hair stylist Chris McMillan give “The Rachel” a very modern update — and we love it! With a strong side part that should send Gen Z into a tailspin, the 54-year-old actress showed off long, gorgeous layers that artfully framed her face.
Her chic interpretation of the late-’90s hair shows how McMillan modified the style. Instead of volume at the top of her head, the sleekness was aimed at the crown, giving it a fresh look. Also gone are the choppy layers and those chunky highlights which should stay in the hairstyle archives forever. It’s a moment to remember that you can revisit the past, but there are always exciting revisions to be made, especially when it comes to beauty and fashion.
Aniston has teased her different hair looks over the years on her Instagram account, but no one will ever forget her calling “The Rachel” haircut “cringe-y” to Glamour magazine, even though it was a pop-culture sensation. “Looking back—honestly, even during that time—I couldn’t do it on my own,” she explained. “I needed [my hairstylist] Chris attached to my hip. Left to my own devices, I am not skilled with a hairbrush and blow-dryer.”
The Morning Show star has preferred her hair in “long, natural-looking beachy waves” over the past decade because it’s a no-fuss look. “I’ll wash it, brush it, then put styling cream in and let it air-dry on its own,” she noted. Even though she swore she would never rock “The Rachel” again, it was definitely a never-say-never fashion situation.
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