The secret hair tips from Jennifer Aniston's hairdresser

If there is anyone whose hair (and body, and wardrobe, and those muscular arms) we all would like to have, it’s Jennifer Aniston. We can agree on that, right? I once wrote about why she is the best-dressed woman in the world, in my opinion. Her ‘Rachel’ haircut is the most requested haircut ever in salons. And although she occasionally varies in length and style, she always has that recognizable signature hair. Good to know: even Jennifer has to sweat for that six-pack and hangs over the sink just like us to get volume in her hair. The big difference between her and us? She has Chris McMillan: the celebrity hairstylist who whispers her golden hair tips. Fortunately, he doesn’t keep those tips to himself, but generously shares them on Instagram. And my job in life? To pass them on to you with love and speed.

1. Cut is more important than products

Of course, a great shampoo helps (I swear by the Christophe Robin Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt) and that nourishing oil from Moroccanoil. But ultimately, the way you are cut is the most important. With a bad haircut, you won’t make it, no matter how luxurious your products are. So find a top stylist – think Leco van Zadelhoff or Chris McMillan himself – and you’re already halfway to Jennifer’s shine. Extra fun: Chris McMillan now has his own hairline (available at Sephora) and Jennifer herself has her hair brand LolaVie. (By the way, Lola was the name of her first car – a detail we didn’t want to withhold from you.)

2. Embrace your ‘dirty’ hair

According to Chris, the ultimate cool girl hair is actually not super clean. You really don’t have to wash your hair every day. A bit of messy texture with the right products gives a much more nonchalant and modern effect than a neatly blow-dried look.

3. Blow-dry step by step

Think methodically: don’t try to do everything at once. Blow-dry your hair roughly first, hang upside down for extra volume, and then work in sections. Clip the top part and blow-dry the underlayers. Yes, it takes a while, but the result pays off handsomely.

4. Don’t touch it

As tempting as it is: try to touch your hair as little as possible. Every time you run your hands through your hair, it gets greasy faster and you lose the texture you worked so hard for.

5. An old T-shirt is your best friend

This is the biggest mistake we almost all make: rubbing your hair dry with a towel. Way too rough. According to Chris, an old T-shirt works much better. Divide your hair into two halves, gently squeeze out the moisture, and catch it in the fabric. The soft texture prevents frizz and breakage.

Source: InStyle Magazine