It was arguably one of the most iconic hairstyles of the ’90s, but Jennifer Aniston recently revealed that she wasn’t a fan of “The Rachel,” the cut inspired by her character in Friends. “I found it a bit cringe-worthy,” she confessed in an interview with Glamour. Here are five more fun facts you might not know about this legendary hairstyle:
- No Way She’s Wearing It Again: When asked on a 2013 episode of The Kyle and Jackie O Show if she’d prefer to shave her head or sport “The Rachel” for eternity, Jen didn’t hesitate: “Shave my hair once, definitely!” she declared.
- Styling Struggles: Aniston admitted she couldn’t manage the look by herself. “I needed my hairstylist, Chris, by my side. Left to my own devices? I’m not exactly a pro with a hairbrush and blow-dryer,” she shared with Glamour.
- A High Creative Moment: Interestingly, Aniston revealed that Chris was, let’s say, a little too relaxed when he crafted “The Rachel.” “He was completely stoned when he gave me that haircut,” she told talk show host Graham Norton.
- Cox’s Jealousy: Meanwhile, her co-star, Linda, expressed her envy about the haircut. During a chat with a late-night host, she lamented, “Why didn’t anyone want ‘The Linda’? We had the same hairstylist! I kept changing mine like, ‘If you don’t like it, I’ll try again!’ but nothing ever stuck!”
- A Style Legacy: Thank goodness for that, because otherwise, we might not have had the pleasure of experiencing such a memorable pop culture moment.
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In summary, “The Rachel” may have been a hair sensation, but its creator wasn’t fond of it at all. From styling struggles to a stoned hairstylist, the history behind this iconic cut is full of surprises.