Watch Live: Jennifer Aniston’s Hair Through the Years

The actress' longterm colorist will share the secret behind colored hair that feels, and looks, healthy

Who could forget the Rachel? This shot is from 1995.
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An icy updo from the 1997 movie "Til There Was You."
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Casual curls at the '98 premiere of "Kissing a Fool."
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Goofy hair goals, in 1998.
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Dark and heavily teased locks, from the television show, "The Edge."
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Perhaps faux dreds made sense in 1999.
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The Rachel, all grown out.
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A choppy bob, with the "Friends" ladies.
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And a sleek bob.
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We love this length, just as much as we love Brad Pitt's purple outfit (which is a lot).
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Sleek strands with long layers has become a signature of the actress.
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Who needs a shirt with color this good?
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Photographic evidence that Aniston is the ideal California girl.
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Aniston knows that a tan looks great with a deep golden blonde.
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This long and tousled look was a rather casual option for the Emmys red carpet.
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A boho outfit calls for some boho waves in a deep caramel.
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Remember these side bangs?
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Those bangs grew out nicely.
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Aniston was phasing out her brunette 'do and slowly phasing blonde back in.
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This color might not be the most flattering, but at least she was able to accessorize with a Golden Globe.
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Aniston had a brief brunette phase.
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Just a little golden scrunch....and an Emmy.
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Just a little barrette moment.
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Aniston returned to the lob in 2011 and we have to say, it suits her well.
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This bob is SO good.
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Aniston went a bit darker on her base layers.
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Another case of the long layers.
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Who could forget this little braid moment?
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Laughing with fellow blonde and "Marley & Me" cos-starOwen Wilson
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Heavy gold jewelry offsets the golden tones in Aniston's hair.
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Look at that shine!
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Aniston serves up some sideboob and some very light face framing pieces.
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This dramatic side braid was well-executed.
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A frosty blonde moment at the 2013 Oscars.
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An LBD is a blonde's best friend.
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These glasses are a great accessory.
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Aniston shows off her highlights with this updo.
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At the 2017 Oscars, Aniston debuted a subtle ombré.
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If we were to give Jennifer Aniston a Hollywood superlative, it would have to be Best Hair. Sure, the actress made her major hair debut with “The Rachel,” in all of its layered glory, and followed it up with a few cringe-worthy ‘dos (like a messy head of faux dreadlocks), but that all took place in the ’90s. Now that the Friends actress has grown up, she’s matured into a hairstyle that just works for her. Her sleek locks are almost permanently caramel colored and they always shine, in the way that only healthy hair can. As this slideshow proves, Aniston has made only minimal changes to her color over the past few years, leaving trendy hues and cuts to the more experimental Hollywood types.

Aniston’s expert color is the handiwork of Michael Canalé, who has been working with her for decades (he is credited as co-creator of “The Rachel,” alongside Chris McMillan). One of Canalé’s signatures is a focus on the natural beauty of his clients’ hair, ensuring that he won’t fry their locks, while delivering the best color possible. Seeing as he also works on the manes of Heidi Klum, Shakira, Penelope Cruz and Carolyn Murphy, we trust this celeb stylist knows a thing or two about the importance of hair that looks and feels good. In fact, he’s developed a haircare line, Canalé, which offers shampoo, conditioner and even dry shampoo that promises to extend the life of a glaze, highlight or dye.

As for figuring out what the next “Rachel” will be? Well, you’re on your own there.

Watch Michael Canalé, as he discusses Aniston’s hair preferences, spring color trends and more.

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