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    Jennifer Aniston Hair & Beauty Moments

    From everyone's favourite Friend to Hollywood's golden girl - track Jennifer Aniston's beauty evolution here

    By Marie Claire
    Published 8 April 2010 In Features

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    From everyone's favourite Friend to Hollywood's golden girl - track Jennifer Aniston's beauty evolution here

    From everyone's favourite Friend to Hollywood's golden girl - track Jennifer Aniston's beauty evolution here

    The Rachel

    Surely one of the most iconic celebrity haircuts of all time, Jennifer Aniston shot to fame as Friends' Rachel Green, but it was her 'do that really got people talking. Sparking thousands of copies, the Rachel, a shaggy layered look, was quite simply the hair phenomenon of the nineties. (1995)

    The Rachel

    The Rachel

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    Surely one of the most iconic celebrity haircuts of all time, Jennifer Aniston shot to fame as Friends' Rachel Green, but it was her 'do that really got people talking. Sparking thousands of copies, the Rachel, a shaggy layered look, was quite simply the hair phenomenon of the nineties. (1995)

    On the Up

    On the Up

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    Click through and you'll notice that Jennifer is far more partial to loose locks than dabbling in updos, but dabble she did back in 1998, with this twisted, pinned-back style. Suddenly we see why she's not so partial to tresses-up experiments - this definitely is not a hair highlight! (1998)

    Change of Seasons

    Change of Seasons

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    As Friends edged into its third season, Jen ditched her much-copied 'do, growing it out into a sleeker, longer and lighter style. (1999)

    Dreaded 'Do

    Dreaded 'Do

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    Ok, so judging from the former slide, let's dub this era Jen's experimental phase! Like the previous look, she chose to wear her hair in twisted dreads to the 1999 Emmy Awards, although this time she left her tresses loose, with a top layer of tight faux dreadlocks. Interesting! (1999)

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    Long Days

    Long Days

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    At the 2000 Oscars, Jennifer's locks were at their longest, skimming low to almost navel-grazing levels, and looking blonder then ever. She showed off her signature finishing touches of the time - natural glowing make-up, and then-beau, Brad Pitt. (2000)

    The Bob

    The Bob

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    From uber-long, to short! Jen chopped off her locks into a blunt bob in 2001, but she clearly wasn't a fan of the side-swept, shoulder-grazing look. She was soon growing her honey-hued hair out, and has never experimented with shorter hair since. (2001)

    Still Growing

    Still Growing

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    In 2002, Ms Aniston was still growing out that bob, and wore her locks with a soft curl and a smattering of darker toffee undertones. (2002)

    Curly Girl

    Curly Girl

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    Stepping up to collect an Emmy, Jen worked loose corkscrew curls and radiant make-up. (2002)

    Bangs On

    Bangs On

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    Adding shape to her long locks, Jen added a side-swept fringe to her 'do in 2004, and ditched the lighter tones for a richer auburn shade. (2004)

    Bun Notes

    Bun Notes

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    You've probably gathered that Ms Aniston is far more prone to loose locks on the red carpet, but we love this chic side-swept bun, which she wore to the premiere of Along Came Polly. Working outside of her beauty comfort zone, she ditched her signature nude lips for a pretty coral pout. Gorgeous! (2004)

    Feather Frames

    Feather Frames

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    A hint of feathering frames Jen's face perfectly, while a pinned-back fringe adds a touch of laidback charm. (2004)

    Pony Lover

    Pony Lover

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    The ponytail has become an Aniston favourite - she chose a high slicked-back style for an LA premiere in 2006. (2006)

    Braidy Bunch

    Braidy Bunch

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments

    At the 2009 Oscars, a simple side plait in her fringe was all that was needed to glam up her golden beachy locks. (2009)

    Keeping it casual

    Keeping it casual

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    Jen's long locks look great swept back into a casual ponytail, and her soft side swept fringe prevents the style from looking to harsh. (2009)

    Luxe Look

    Luxe Look

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    Jen upped the glamour factor with tumbling ringlet curls, at a 2009 LA Awards ceremony. (2009)

    Bedhead

    Bedhead

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    Jen, is that you? Looking uncharacteristically dischevelled, Ms Aniston eschewed the straighteners, opting for a wavy bedhead look for an appearance on David Letterman. A kirby grip completed her low-key look. (2010)

    Sleek and Chic

    Sleek and Chic

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    We can't help thinking that at 41, Jennifer Aniston is looking better than ever. The actress worked the publicity trail for flick The Bounty Hunter looked groomed to perfection, thanks to polished sleek honey locks, worn sleek and side swept, a glowing bronze complexion and radiant make-up. (2010)

    Natural Beauty

    Natural Beauty

    Jennifer Aniston hair and beauty moments
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    The signature Aniston beauty look - glowing coral blush, a soft nude lip and neatly defined eyes. The result? Gorgeous every time. (2010)

    Switched on

    Switched on

    Jennifer Aniston hair history - hairstyles - Rachel haircut
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    While out promoting movie The Switch, Jen showed off the ultimate easy-to-achieve sleek updo - a side-swept ponytail. (2010)

    Perfume girl

    Perfume girl

    Jennifer Aniston hair history - hairstyles - Rachel haircut
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    A gorgeously bronzed Ms Aniston utterly wowed at the launch of her first signature fragrance with fresh-faced radiant make-up and a volumised locks. (2010)

    Blondie

    Blondie

    Jennifer Aniston hair history - hairstyles - Rachel haircut
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    Although she has always erred on the lighter side when it comes to her locks, Jennifer worked her blondest look to date in 2010, switching her typical caramel tones for sunnier highlights.

    Curly girl

    Curly girl

    Jennifer Aniston hair history - hairstyles - Rachel haircut
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    In the same week she turned 42, Jennifer Aniston was looked as flawless as ever at the premiere of Just Go With It, with that signature radiant make-up and soft loose curls. How does she do it? (2011)

    Shorty

    Shorty

    Jennifer Aniston hair history - hairstyles - Rachel haircut
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    Ms A revealed a new sleek bob as she promoted new movie, Just Go With It, in Madrid, just a night after stepping out at the Berlin premiere with her mane its typical below-the-shoulder length. The chin-grazing style is the shortest the actress has dared to cut her locks since 2000, when she opted for a similar style. (2011)

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