Revisiting Jennifer Aniston’s Legendary 2002 Emmy Hairdo

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Glamour’s site offers a curated collection of goodies hand-picked by their team. If you shop through their links, they might earn a little something. Jennifer Aniston’s known for setting trends, especially in the hair department. Her Rachel haircut from Friends remains a classic, inspiring modern takes like the butterfly cut. The Rachel haircut’s still a hit, with over 1 billion TikTok views under #RachelGreen, nearly 30 years after Friends premiered. While Jen’s famous for messy beach waves, she’s slayed other killer looks too. Remember her effortlessly tousled locks at the 2002 Emmy Awards? Even in a sea of stick-straight styles, she stood out and won an Emmy for her acting.

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At a star-studded red carpet affair, Steve Granitz snapped a photo of Jennifer Aniston looking effortlessly stunning. While other stars chose polished looks like smooth blowouts or elegant updos, Jennifer embraced a more relaxed yet refined style with her natural beach waves. Her overall look harmonized perfectly with her carefree waves, giving off a vibe of effortless chic.

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The trend of loose waves and curls has become a huge hit in the past few years. It’s so popular that even popular salons like Dry Bar offer it as a style called the Mai Tai. Celebrities such as Zendaya, Lizzo, Kylie Jenner, and Kim Kardashian have all rocked this mermaid wave look. But it was Jennifer Aniston who really made messy beach waves a must-have red carpet look. So, let’s give her props for making this hairstyle a total hit.

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Are you dreaming of those effortlessly gorgeous beach waves but don’t want to put in a ton of effort to achieve them? You’re not the only one! The great news is that you can easily rock Jennifer Aniston’s famous hairstyle just in time for the 2022 Emmys on September 12. All you have to do is spritz some texturizing sea salt spray onto your hair, then either let it air-dry or use a beach waver to create those envy-inducing beachy waves. Once you’re done, you’ll be all set to chill at Central Perk, Friends style.

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