As someone who always aspired to rock The Rachel, I just had to ask the stylist who created the iconic look about its impact. “I feel like that vibe is creeping back, just in a more modern way,” says hairstylist Chris McMillan, Aniston’s longtime hairstylist. He’s right, as it’s one of this season’s biggest hair trends. New York City-based hairstylist Vanessa Ocando previously told us that 2025’s take on The Rachel is less manipulated by hairspray and hot tools. “With layering and added texture, the cut has beautiful movement and an effortless, face-framing flow,” she says.
Karyn Parsons’ Flippy Lob
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Not unlike Miss Hilary Banks herself, this style is equal parts polished and playful. “This cut frames the face beautifully and has that unmistakable ‘rich auntie’ energy that’s so current right now,” says Heemskerk. “When styling the cut at home, use a round brush and blow dryer to smooth the hair while directing the ends outward.”
A veil of hairspray, especially at the ends, will help to lock in that flipped effect, though Richard Mannah, hairstylist and Joico senior global artistic director recommends letting your hair set in velcro rollers after you’ve blown it out. “This will allow the style to last much longer,” he says.
Halle Berry’s pixie
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“Halle’s pixie was cool, edgy, soft, and sculptural,” Heemskerk says. “It’s perfect for showing off your facial features and a strong bone structure.” In terms of length, the pro recommends keeping your crop closer at the sides and a bit longer at the crown, as you would a classic pixie, but really playing up the texture of those longer layers to mimic Halle’s sculptural vibe.
While short styles like Halle’s can be a wash-and-go option, Heemskerk recommends using a styling gel to define your natural texture, as well as a pea-sized amount of argan oil for shine. “Short styles need just as much care,” he adds.
Cindy Crawford Blowout
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Second to The Rachel, Cindy Crawford’s bouncy, volume-packed blowout from her 1992 Pepsi commercial is a definitive hairstyle of the ‘90s, with long, soft layers hitting just below the shoulder, and loose curls framing the face. “It’s the epitome of effortless glam—big, bouncy, healthy-looking hair that moves,” says Mannah.