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Apart from being one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses, Jennifer Aniston is a beauty and fashion icon. “The Rachel” haircut, which debuted over 30 years ago, is still relevant and replicated today in myriad iterations (see the butterfly cut as proof). Not to mention, her gorgeous bronde hair color, choppy layers, and flippy blowouts are timeless, and look as good today as they did in the ’90s. Perhaps that’s why Aniston’s mane has served as inspiration for so many sitting in the salon chair, looking to achieve her cut, color, or both.
You’ve got to hand it to her—the Emmy-award-winner knows what she likes and she knows what works. So it’s no surprise that her hairstyles have remained relatively consistent throughout her illustrious career. So if you’re craving an Aniston-coded hair makeover, you’ve come to the right place. From her ombré color melt to casual curls to side-swept fringe to flippy, long layers, keep scrolling to explore Jennifer Aniston’s 20 best hairstyles to date.
Brunette Blowout
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Pre-Friends, Aniston boasted brunette strands (her natural color) with the ’90s most in-demand add-on: bangs. Albeit subtle, her bangs frame the face, and her mane has mega volume.
“The Rachel”
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Superstar stylist Chris McMillan gave Aniston what would become her trademark ‘do: The Rachel. After the cut made its debut, it skyrocketed to one of the most popular styles ever. Just about everyone brought a photo to their stylist, asking for Rachel Green’s shoulder-length swingy layers and honey-gold highlights.
Sunkissed Beachy Waves
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When Aniston started dating Brad Pitt, she let the layers grow out. She also experimented with texture, embracing beachy waves and toning down the chunky highlights for a more natural, sun-kissed style.
Long and Sleek
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At the turn of the century, Aniston grew her hair out long, went lighter in color, and took to the flat iron. The occasion? Her wedding to Pitt.
Feathered Bob
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Later that year, she surprised everyone with a huge chop, going from her longest-ever to her shortest-ever cut. The just-below-the-chin bob with wavy texture and feathered ends does wonders for her diamond face shape.
Straight and Bronde
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Aniston stepped out in what would become her go-to style for the next decade and went “bronde” before “bronde” was even a thing. She’d wear the blonde and brunette hue long and straight with only a few well-placed face-framing layers, for years to come.
Voluminous Waves
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When she took home the Emmy Award for Best Actress in a Comedy, Aniston changed things up and went wavy. To get her undulating style, invest in a texturizing spray. A waving iron can help replicate this look if you don’t have natural waves.
Face-Framing Updo
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Aniston doesn’t wear her hair up all that often, but when she does, it’s usually a perfect-looking, messy style like this one from 2002. This effortless updo includes her signature face-framing layers and shimmery bronde color.
This updo on Aniston can easily be recreated with your favorite claw clip.
Side-Swept Bangs
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In 2003, Aniston brought back her bangs, though they were a more updated iteration than her ’80s fringe. This side-swept style brushes past her eyes, working to highlight them. Plus, they frame her diamond-shaped face so well.
Clipped Back
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Playing Rachel Greene, Aniston frequently wore her hair down with her bangs clipped to one side. The easy-to-recreate look is inherently youthful, plus it helps to keep bangs out of the face.
Feathered Ends
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In 2006, Aniston’s layers featured feathered ends to keep her hair light and bouncy. Today, it’s become part of her signature style, providing shape and movement to her cut.
Messy Waves
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In 2007, Aniston wore her signature layers in a messy, textured iteration. Paired with her golden bronde color, she gave off effortless, even beachy vibes.
Sombré
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Sombré, or soft ombré, was everywhere in the late 2010s, which meant that the dip-dye style also made an appearance on Aniston when she honored McMillan with an InStyle Award. Her glossy color and face-framing layers looked just as good then as they would today.
Tapered Lob
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Much like she did with bronde, Aniston set a new trend when she premiered her lob in 2011. In this case, it was slightly longer in the back and tapered up to her signature face-framing layers in front.
Side-Swept
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Here, Aniston is proof that changing up your part can make all the difference in your hairstyle. Her typically blown-out hair has a deep side-part with side-swept styling to add a bit more edge to her look.
Flirty Ponytail
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This flirty ponytail is a step outside the norm for Aniston, who typically wears her hair down. This simple updo features face-framing layers to add a bit more character to this typically casual style.
Face-Framing Highlights
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And when she shifted from comedies to drama with HBO’s The Morning Show, Aniston ditched her honey highlights for a slightly darker shade. The strategic layers and money piece highlights are ace at framing her face. Today, this color is a cross between expensive blonde and expensive brunette.
Loose Curls
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In 2019, Aniston wowed fans with this textured, curly style—much different than her signature blowout. To replicate her look, reach for a one-inch curling iron and a good texture spray. Leave the ends straight to keep the look feeling laid-back.
Short and Beachy
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Aniston momentarily went back to her roots with this beachy long bob. Her hair always looks effortless, and this wavy style is no different for her.
Silky and Golden
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Present day, Aniston’s color is a bit more golden. Her long layers have become her go-to look. This straight-haired style she’s worn countless times throughout the years is one of her signatures—and for good reason.
