Riding the Waves of Time: Jennifer Aniston’s Iconic 2002 Emmy Hairstyle Still Reigns Supreme

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According to Glamour, all items showcased on their website are chosen by their team. However, if you purchase something through their retail links, they may receive a commission. Jennifer Aniston has always been a fashion icon, and her impact on hairstyles cannot be ignored. The Rachel haircut has become a timeless classic, with new variations emerging every season, such as the butterfly cut. The popularity of this hairstyle is evident from the fact that #RachelGreen has over 1 billion views on TikTok, even after almost three decades since Friends first aired. Despite her significant contribution to messy beach waves, the Rachel cut has overshadowed Jennifer Aniston’s other notable styles. Aniston rocked intentionally tousled hair at the 2002 Emmy awards, when stick-straightened and over-styled looks were in trend. Nevertheless, she looked stunning in effortless waves and won an Emmy for her performance.

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Steve Granitz captured Jennifer Aniston’s unique and relaxed look at the red carpet event. Unlike other attendees who opted for more polished styles such as sleek blowouts or updos, the Friends star chose to go for a natural-looking, effortless glam. She rocked the air-dried beach waves which perfectly complemented her overall style.

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In the past few years, easygoing waves and curls have gained immense popularity. So much so that Dry Bar has even included an option for them on their menu, known as the Mai Tai. At the 2021 Academy Awards red carpet, Zendaya flaunted her hair with effortlessly tousled water waves. Many celebrities such as Lizzo, Kylie Jenner, and Kim Kardashian have also embraced the mermaid wave trend. However, the credit for making messy beach waves a staple on the red carpet goes to none other than Jennifer Aniston. And for that, we express our gratitude to Ms. Aniston.

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Are you yearning for those effortlessly beautiful beach waves? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Luckily, you can now re-create Jennifer Aniston’s signature look just in time for the 2022 Emmys on September 12. All you need to do is spritz some texturizing sea salt spray into your hair and let it air-dry or use a beach waver for styling. Once done, you’ll be all set to hang out at Central Perk, Friends style.

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