If we had to name the most famous (or coveted) head of hair on the planet, it’d probably be Jennifer Aniston‘s.
Not only was ‘The Rachel’ infamous after Jen‘s time on Friends, but her strands have only gone from strength to strength since then.
What you may not know, however, is that Jen’s hair isn’t always perfect polished; she experiences frizz and flyaways just like us mere mortals. In fact, the star recently took to Instagram to share a selfie of her “humidity” hair.
So what does it take to get that perfectly tousled ‘do? Her longtime friend and hair stylist Chris McMillan (AKA the man behind ‘The Rachel’ itself) spilled some of her secrets to Vogue and we were all ears…
Shampoo
Aniston switches between two shampoo options: the Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo ($43, mecca.com.au) and the Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo ($38, mecca.com.au). FYI, if you’re not a ‘rinse and repeat’ type of person, McMillan advises you try and become one ASAP. In his book, nothing beats a “really good” double cleanse.
Conditioner
“We don’t just condition the ends,” McMillan shared. “A lot of people worry it’ll make the hair flat, but it doesn’t! Would you moisturise just your jawline or forehead? No! You’re going to moisturise your entire face. Conditioner is moisturiser for your hair. You should be doing the same thing to your hair as you do for your skin.”
Jen’s favourite formulas? Either the conditioner counterpart to her Drunk Elephant shampoo go-to (AKA the Cocomino Marula Cream Conditioner; $38 at mecca.com.au), or the Canale Soften Conditioner ($42, amazon.com). No matter which one, however, she works it through before rinsing with a wide-tooth comb.
Treatments
McMillan says Jen likes to make productive work of a hydrating hair mask session, usually opting to get her nails done and watch 60 Minutes while the treatment works its magic. Genius TBH. The word on the street is that she’s also partial to an in-salon keratin treatment to smooth frizz and boost shine.
She’s a big fan of a scalp scrub, too: “We do it once a month, beauty school style,” he says. Makes sense – build-up and glossy hair (which Jen most certainly has) aren’t often mates. His recommendation? The one from Drunk Elephant (which checks out, considering he helped create the hair line). FYI, the Drunk Elephant T.L.C Happi Scalp Scrub is $55 at mecca.com.au, but we also rate the Sukin Naturals Natural Balance Scalp Scrub and the GROW Longer Stronger Stimulating Scalp Scrub if you’re after options under $20.
Trims
“A big part of Jennifer’s beauty routine, whether it’s her hair, skin, or her body [is consistency]. She’s consistent about trims, she’s consistent about getting highlights, she’s consistent about facials. She takes care of herself. She gets her hair cut every four weeks, even if it’s just a baby trim.”
Styling
Jen is the queen of the undone, beachy curl, and that’s no accident. “She doesn’t like a manufactured curl,” McMillan confirmed. “It always looks like you can touch it, it’s not sprayed into place.”
What he does rely on, however, is a texturising pomade: Murray’s Original Pomade ($19.95, salonshoponline.com.au), to be exact. Another one of our fave easier-to-find options? The Kerastase Couture Styling Baume Double JE.
Main image credit: Getty Image
What other celebs do you look to for hair inspo? What are your top hair care tips?
She always looks amazing!
I thought double washing was a no-no to keep moisture in hair? This is confusing!
Jen use to co own Living Proof before it was sold to Uniliver.
Her hair looks so good!
She always looks great.
Now we know the secret to her good hair
Wow didn’t know that !
My hairdresser has recommended three shampoo washes and I use a scalp brush too.
Like that she uses brands that are available in Australia too
Great article
great read, lover her hair!
Oooo I had no idea, I wonder if she was also involved in the creative.
I thought double washing was to clean your hair properly.
I suppose it somewhat works because she has amazing hair!
Condition the entire hair?? Doesn’t that mean it will get oily more often?
I’m glad he isn’t my hairdresser, but if it works for Jen and she’s happy then that’s cool…
Jens hair always looks so shiny and healthy, my hair is a frizzy mess,
Ah ok! Interesting.
I use it at the first and third shampoo . I also am a nurse and work in area where I’m wearing PPE most of the day and this hair regime works well for me right now.
I’m not sure if our hair will still look as good as hers though.
So instead of double, it is triple?
When do you use the scalp brush? After you shampoo?
There are many celebs that have amazing hair but I never try to copy anyone. My hair is different to anyone elses so i just do my own thing.
Jennifer Aniston always looks beautiful
Yes I want her hair
I double shampoo, but only wash my hair once a week—otherwise it frizzes out. I also use a scalp brush during first shampoo.
Her hair is simply gorgeous
Her hair is amazing! I do my own thing, as hair my length and stuff it goes trough….requires a “special” treatment xD
Hehe funny!!
So a scalp brush after you have rinsed out the shampoo from your hair or whilst you have shampoo in your hair?
Oh yes, I tend to do this
Same! Her hair is stunning
The scalp brush sounds interesting I might have to check it out!
That would definitely make mine greasy if I did that!
This is so true! We are all different 🙂
She sure does, doesn’t she!
She has amazing hair! Some great recommendations here
Love Jen. She never puts a foot wrong
I don’t double wash. WHO HAS TIME FOR THAT! I barely have enough time to let my conditioner sit for long enough. And I condition all my hair. I’ve never thought of doing just the ends but by reading some of these comments it’s not uncommon. But then again I don’t get oily hair except after a few days my scalp can look a little greasy. And I always try to comb through my conditioner.
True, lots of times I think I’d love someone’s hair but ain’t gonna happen. I’ll just stamp my foot, pout that it’s unfair and deal with what I’ve got!
We are and thank goodness for that. If we were all the same then how boring it would be.
I would love a mop of thick hair but it wasnt to be.
I know I don’t!
I can’t even shower in peace, let alone shampooing.
Same here!
I always double shampoo and condition the ends only. I would love to have her hair team work on mine every 4 weeks.
She has great hear. The products she uses are affordable
I’ve tried the Grow scalp scrub. It feels lovely, the sea salt is abrasive and stimulating as you would expect, and the peppermint oil scent is fantastic.
Jennifer Anniston always has great Hair, such a good list of hair care products, liked the fact that you didn’t have to have the same hair conditioner as your shampoo. As well as Deep Conditioners.
I haven’t tried any of the mentioned products. Jen is beautiful, and so is her hair. I do a double shampoo then condition all over because I have short hair. Once a week I do a mask or oil treatment.
Oops double post sorry!
Jenifer has gorgeous hair.