Beauty Icon: Jennifer Aniston

We first copied her hair over a decade ago (remember the Rachel ‘do?) and we’re still lusting after her layered locks today. And, it’s not just her hair that we’re after, Jennifer Aniston has perfected a makeup look that manages to appear effortless yet polished at the same time. We’d hate her if she wasn’t so damn likable.

By Lauren Hurley

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jennifer aniston with brown hair Who's That Girl?
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Who's That Girl?

Long before “the Rachel” made its debut, who would have guessed that these average brown locks would have turned into the most wanted hairstyle of all time?
jennifer aniston with her signature layered mid length hairdo "The Rachel"
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"The Rachel"

We can’t possibly recount Jennifer’s style over the years without paying homage to this ‘do During the height of Friends’ fame, Jen’s layered mid-length bob was coveted by women world-wide.
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Minimalist Chic

In 1997, Jen graduated from “the Rachel,” to a straighter, more serious longer style with face-framing layers.
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Day at the Beach

Jen goes wavier and discovers the magic of highlights at the 1997 premiere of Picture Perfect.
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Totally Twisted

The actress attends a movie premiere with an interesting hairstyle choice. The jury is still out on this uncharacteristic up-do, but we are unanimously in love with the subtle eye makeup and plum lips.
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Two of Hearts

Jen steps out with a loose chignon and unexpected red lips, oh yeah, and Brad Pitt too.
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Jen and Her Yeti

Are we seeing double? There seems to be a striking similarity in hairstyles here (facial hair not withstanding.). Brad and Jen had everyone doing a double-take during this 2002 premiere for Jen’s flick, The Good Girl. I guess even then-hubby, Brad Pitt, was jealous of Jen’s famous mane.
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On the Straight and Narrow

The star works super-sleek hair at the 2003 SAG Awards and keeps her makeup equally subdued.
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Golden Goddess

The actress shined at the 2004 Emmy Awards pairing loose waves with a sun-kissed glow.
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Pony Up

At the Friends with Money premiere, the star proves that a standard ponytail is still red-carpet worthy, if you’re Ms. Aniston, that is.
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Bright Lights, Big City

For a 2006 appearance on The Letterman Show, Jen sports perfectly highlighted rumpled locks – the epitome of laidback cool.
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Red Carpet Royalty

At the London premiere for The Break Up, Jen demonstrates yet again how to absolutely own the spotlight with minimal makeup and a simple hairstyle.
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America's Sweetheart

In June 2009 we spotted Jen at the Women in Film Awards looking more Aniston-y than ever! Yes, we’ve totally made that an adjective.
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