Jennifer Aniston’s Hair Transformation Has Us Nostalgic for the '90s
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It’s easy to make the argument that celebrities are cultural icons. But Jennifer Aniston’s hair has made so many headlines—and inspired so many haircuts—that it’s become a cultural icon in itself. When Aniston starred on the ’90s sitcom Friends, her Rachel Green layered bob was so popular everyone referred to it on a first-name basis. Since then, an estimated 11 million fans have flooded salons, asking for “the Rachel.” And even after her stint on Friends, Aniston has continued to deliver stunning hair moments.
Until just recently, Aniston was known for her long layered hair and her signature blonde highlights. The hairstyle was very beachy and very 2000s—a big departure from her short ’90s hair. While the classic hairstyle has long been the staple of Aniston’s look, the actress has continued to experiment with different hairstyles throughout the years. She’s donned side bangs, sleek bobs, and indie sleaze curls. At one point, she event went on record saying how much she despised her Rachel Green bob—so it’s little surprise she’s wanted to break free from the hairstyle and try new cuts.
But, in one of her most shocking hair transformations to date, Jennifer Aniston has decided to bring back her Rachel Green bob. She debuted her shorter hair at the 2024 Golden Globes—and then cut her hair even shorter for the 2024 SAG Awards. Aniston most recently appeared on the cover of People sporting the new haircut: a shoulder-length bob with layers and her signature blonde highlights.
It’s been years since we’ve seen Aniston with short hair. (She hasn’t sported a bob since the early aughts.) So her Rachel Green hair transformation has fans feeling nostalgic for the ’90s. Although we’ll always love the original “Rachel” bob, Aniston’s new haircut feels like an elevated, modern version of it. Her shoulder-length hair symbolizes a new era, one where she is reclaiming the “Rachel” bob as her own.
1. February 2024
Jennifer Aniston debuted her new bob at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in February 2024. Fans fawned over her shoulder-length hair and how it pays homage to her iconic Rachel Green hair.
2. September 2022
Jennifer Aniston filming The Morning Show in September 2022. Before her new bob, Aniston’s signature hair was long and layered.
3. February 2017
Jennifer Aniston at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Feburary 2017. Aniston’s iconic highlights were seen with a shadow root here.
4. September 2013
Jennifer Aniston at the Life of Crime premiere in September 2013. With more pieces of blonde, Aniston looks like she just stepped off the beach.
5. January 2010
Jennifer Aniston arrived to the Golden Globe Awards in January 2010 with her signature haircut loosely curled for the red carpet.
6. September 2009
Jennifer Aniston on The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien in September 2009. While her hair length has varied over this years, this might be the longest we’ve seen her hair.
7. May 2006
For The Break Up premiere in May 2006, Aniston wore stunning beach waves.
8. January 2004
At the Golden Globe Awards in January 2004, Jennifer Aniston was dressed to the nines with her hair curled and her trendy side bang on display.
9. January 2001
An earlier twist on the Rachel Green Bob, Jennifer Aniston arrived to the People’s Choice Awards in January 2001 with a sleek bob.
10. October 1999
Jennifer Aniston arrived to the Fight Club premiere in October 1999 with luxurious long blonde hair.
11. September 1999
For the Emmy Awards in September 1999, Aniston stepped out with tight Y2K curls.
12. July 1997
Jennifer Aniston at the Picture Perfect premiere in July 1997. Here she’s seen with her signature layered long hair.
13. December 1996
Jennifer Aniston with the iconic Rachel Green bob in December 1996. This is the hairstyle that started our obsession with her hair.
14. April 1994
Jennifer Aniston in one of her earliest roles as Madeline Drego Cooper in Muddling Through in April 1994. Before her iconic blonde highlights, she’s seen with dark brown hair.
15. July 1990
A young Jennifer Aniston at the NBC Allstars Party in July 1990, her long curly hair was dark chocolate brown. Will she ever bring this hair color back? Only time will tell.
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