Hair stylist, Chris McMillan, dishes about Jennifer Aniston's hair secrets

Chris McMillan, longtime friend and hair stylist to Jennifer Aniston, discusses his professional secrets in working on Jennifer's gorgeous hair. In an exclusive interview on Elle.com, McMillan reveals where his inspiration for "The Rachel" came from, what hair products he uses on Aniston and his tricks for styling her hair.

McMillan, who owns a salon in Beverly Hills, has been working on Jennifer Aniston's hair ever since he created "The Rachel" hairstyle for her which became popular while she was on Friends. McMillan says the Rachel hairstyle was inspired by a model named Beri Smither who was wearing a shag haircut at the time.

McMillan explains that the Rachel evolved after McMillan urged Aniston to grow her bangs out. "The next thing you know," McMillan says, "her bangs were down to her chin, and the rest of her hair was at her shoulders in these long, loose layers that sort of flipped out—and that’s what we called the Rachel."

Aniston currently uses McMillan's own brand of shampoo and conditioner which contains natural ingredients like avocado, coconut and walnut oils. For deep conditioning and styling, McMillan uses Shu Uemura products on Aniston's naturally wavy, medium-textured hair.

When styling Aniston's hair, McMillan says he never uses curling irons or flatirons. For the Elle September magazine cover shoot, McMillan did what he calls a “bad blow-dry.” He uses a variety of different-sized round brushes "twisting the hair around them—so that I leave the hair halfway dry, halfway wet. This way, I pull the curl out but allow the hair to go into its natural form."

McMillan describes Jennifer Aniston's hair as pretty and sexy: “Pretty” to me is adding texture, and “sexy” is undone-looking hair," McMillan explains. "If you look at her hair, it looks like it grew out of her head like that—it doesn’t look like a curling iron touched it."

See for yourself how Aniston's hair has changed texture and length over the years, while keeping that sleek and sexy look. You can vote on which of Jen's different hairstyles you like best at Elle's Timeline of Jennifer Aniston Hairstyles.


Source: Examiner.com (http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-16808-Jennifer-Aniston-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Hair-stylist-Chris-McMillan-dishes-about-Jennifer-Anistons-hair-secrets)
Author: Trina Yannicos
Date: September 1, 2009

Get Whitney Port's Hair Secrets

Whitney Port talks about some of her hair secrets and who she trust to do her hairstyle.


You don't have to be a fan of The City to know that the show’s star, Whitney Port, has some of the best hair on television. Need proof? Just look at the girls out there sporting her signature half-updo (including Whitney’s costar, Olivia Palermo). The blonde PR pro recently sat down with Cosmo and shared her surprisingly simple styling tips.





Q: So, what inspired your signature hair look with the two little clips?

A: I’m really bad at doing my hair, so the front always looks a little bit off. I think that the front is the most important in terms of the whole look. So, because the front layers just get awkward sometimes, I feel like I have to clip them back. It’s also kind of playing off that hippie-chick look. I just keep it straight in the back.

Q: Is your hair naturally really straight?
A: Yeah, it’s really straight and kind of stringy, but when I blow-dry it, it looks more voluminous.

Q: Do you blow-dry it most days?
A: No, I usually just try to let it dry naturally, and I try not to wash it every day. I’ll sleep with it in a low bun so it has a kind of wave the next day.

Q: Where do you get your hair done in New York when you’re here?
A: I don’t really get my hair done in New York. My haircut and color are both from people in Los Angeles at the Chris McMillan Salon. I trust everyone over there.

Q: It’s nice to have that trust.
A: I never really change my cut that much. I always just get a trim also because since we’re filming we have to keep everything consistent. We don’t really make drastic changes to our look.

Q: Have you ever gone nuts and done a completely different thing with your hair?
A: Oh yeah. Back in high school I chopped it all off so I had a bob up to my ears.

Q: Did you like it?
A: At first I loved it, and you walk out of the salon and it looks great because they styled it for you. And then the next day you wash it and it’s horrible. But it’s just hair, so it grows back.

Q: What are your favorite products?
A: I use Enjoy Sulfate-Free Luxury Shampoo and Conditioner — they come in hot pink bottles. Then, I use Enjoy Conditioning Spray. Sometimes I’ll use Frédéric Fekkai Glossing Cream and Kérastase hairspray.

Q: What’s your favorite way to wear your hair on a date?
A: Hmm...I think that on a date I’d just let it dry naturally. I’m so finicky about my hair getting damaged and how much I get it done that when I don’t have to do anything to it, I just let it air-dry and leave it alone.


SOURCE: Cosmopolitan
(http://www.cosmopolitan.com/hairstyles-beauty/hair-care/whitney-port-hair-secrets)
AUTHOR: Andrea Lavinthal
PHOTO: Jeff Lipsky/Courtesy of MTV

Celebrity Hairdresser Chris McMillan Releases a Hair Product Kit

Chris McMillan, one of L.A.’s great hair stylists - to Jennifer Aniston, Debra Messing, Lucy Liu, and countless other celebrities - and who writes a column for Allure Magazine - is a hard man to get an appointment with at his Burton Way Salon. He’s also been on a press tour with Jennifer Aniston around the world for her recent movies. But he’s just released a hair system that’s available through the internet (ChrisMcMillanhair.com) or through an infomercial. It’s a five piece system for hair health, which includes a rejuvanting shampoo, conditioner, intensive repair mask, a multi-tasking spray and a glossing serum. The full kit is $116.00, but you can get a 30 day supply for $29.95 as a trial (you can order by phone at 888 297 7444). It claims to revitalize dull hair, and add body and shine - but he also makes the stronger claim that the products will make your hair 300 percent stronger and reduct breakage by 65%. McMillan created the products with Guthy-Renker, who also created Proactive - so they obviously have a big track record in the beauty business - and so does he. After all, he created the “Rachel do” - Jennifer Aniston’s signature “Friends” hairdo, the most influential hairstyle in 20 years - and he’s been keeping Aniston’s hair glossy and beautiful ever since.

Source: Fashion Rules! (http://fashionrules.com/2009/03/celebrity-hairdresser-chris-mcmillan-releases-a-hair-product-kit/)
Date: March 9, 2009

Hot Summer Hair Tips from Hollywood’s Top 5 Hairstylists

Chris McMillan, Oribe, Garren, Serge Normant, and Eugene Souleiman: The top hairstylists reveal their favorite products for fighting frizz and oil-and everything else summer throws at your hair.

Curiosity certainly didn't help Pandora, or that proverbial cat. But when it comes to our hair, being a little nosy doesn't lead to disaster -- it prevents it. We asked five top stylists (the ones who tend to Julia Roberts, Gisele, Jennifer Aniston, and more) to open their kits and reveal their favorite secret weapons for controlling even the most unruly hair at the height of summer. Here, the ultimate tools and tips for creating luxurious waves, sex-kitten volume, and soft updos that are frizz- (and calamity) free.

EUGENE SOULEIMAN

Souleiman works on more than 20 fashion shows each season -- including Narciso Rodriguez, Dolce & Gabbana, and Stella McCartney. And he's no one-trick pony: He whips up extreme, sharp looks just as artfully as loose and natural ones. He's also the creative director for Wella Professionals.

• Phyto Plage Protective Beach Spray. "Chlorine and salt have a drying, dulling effect. This protects hair from the start, before you go out, but it also restores moisture and vibrancy after you've been in the water."
• Wella System Professional Ultimation Hairspray. "I use this instead of gel in the summer to slick back hair. It's great for clean, tight, shiny buns. Hair spray dries much faster than gel and holds up better in the humidity, and it doesn't get flaky. Spray it at the roots, then comb it through the hair."
• Velcro rollers. "I try to avoid heated styling tools in the summer, since they can dehydrate hair. With these, you'll get tumbling waves and volume without the damage. Comb your hair, then roll it up, not under, to add lift and height at the top. The bigger the roller, the bigger the bounce."
• Wella Color Preserve Shine Wax. "This repels humidity and keeps your hair looking shiny. I like to use it on dry hair, along with a diffuser and my hands, to create a light, bouncy feel."
• Bumble and Bumble Leave In (Rinse Out) Conditioner. "Before heading to the pool or the beach, run a small drop of this through damp hair, then twist your hair up into a messy little bun. It adds a nice satiny sheen. It also moisturizes, so when you come off the beach, all you have to do is rinse with water and style your hair. Or you can skip the rinse and just let your hair down for soft waves.

GARREN

Garren's trendsetting cuts have appeared on more than 1,000 magazine covers (including allure, Vogue, and French Vogue). He gave Victoria Beckham her pixie cut and Selma Blair her short, punkish look at his namesake New York City salon in the Sherry-Netherland Hotel. He also styled Scarlett Johansson's hair for the recent Dolce & Gabbana fragrance commercial.

• L'Oréal Paris Vive Pro Smooth-Intense Shampoo and Conditioner. "These products contain UV filters, so they fortify your hair against sun damage before you've even left the house. Once the sun damage has been done, it's hard to repair -- you really want to avoid it from the start."
• Garren New York Styling Crème. "The ideal summer product, in my opinion. It contains sunscreen, and it's also great for sculpting hair right out of the water. Because you only need a small amount to create a sexy, piecey texture, you don't have to worry about your hair getting stringy after a swim."
• Kérastase Nutritive Oléo-Rélax elixir. "If you know that you're going to be on a beach or in a convertible with the top down, apply a small amount of this product to wet hair and then pull the hair back into a ponytail or bun. When you take it down later, you'll have big, bouncy waves."
• Garren New York Straightening & Styling Gel. "I really love this for frizzy, curly hair. It forms a protective seal over the cuticle that virtually locks out humidity. I use it on Carolyn Murphy all the time. Just rake a small amount through wet hair. It creates waves and coils without the ballooning effect."
• PPT Conditioning Salon Treatment. "Many salons offer this treatment now, and it's popular for a reason. It infuses keratin into the hair shaft and strengthens it from the inside out. All of the models use it. It treats existing damage and helps prevent broken ends, so hair looks superhealthy and shiny in the summer, when you want to wear it loose."

CHRIS MCMILLAN

McMillan, whose namesake salon is in Beverly Hills, is the master of tousled layers and beachy waves, which he whips up for A-listers such as Jennifer Aniston.

• Kérastase Nutritive Sérum Oléo-Relax. "It's like a smoothing serum on steroids. A few drops are all you need to combat even the worst humidity. Distribute the serum evenly through damp hair and blow-dry it straight for a sleek look, or let it air-dry for frizz-free waves that aren't overly done."
• EmiJay hair ties. "These are ingenious, and they were created by two 14-year-old girls! They're like satiny elastic ribbons: Loop your hair through one, and pull out a few face-framing pieces to create a messy, sexy ponytail that looks like it's finished with a small bow. Jennifer Aniston and Sarah Jessica Parker are both huge fans."
• René Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo and Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray. "This is my all-time favorite summer hair trick, especially for oily hair: Sprinkle the dry shampoo at the roots, then flip your hair upside down and spritz the surf spray all over, scrunching as you go. Pull your hair back into a low bun, and you'll have tons of height at the crown without having to tease. And the more it gets roughed up with wind, humidity, and heat, the better."
• Chris McMillan Hair Rejuvenating Shampoo and Conditioner. "These are everyday products for every hair type -- straight, curly, fine, oily, it doesn't matter. They leave your hair feeling really soft and clean. And they smell so summery, like Coppertone."
• Mason Pearson Boar Bristle & Nylon Brush. "This brush glides through hair without yanking or tugging. Brushing is totally underrated, and I don't know why -- it's the easiest way to restore shine. If your hair gets lank in the heat, flip it over and brush it upside down, then add a little serum to the ends. It will make your hair instantly glossy and full."

SERGE NORMANT

Normant's work appears regularly on the covers of allure, Vogue, and W, as well as in advertisements for Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Pantene. He has salons in New York City and L.A., and tends to Julia Roberts, among other celebrities.

• Tancho High-Grade Tique Stick. "To manage frizz around the hairline, wash your hair and dab a tiny bit of this wax on flyaways. Cover the area with a wide elastic headband -- position it over your hairline -- and aim a warm stream of blow-dryer air directly on the band. When you remove it a few minutes later, you'll have a smooth hairline."
• John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum Original Formula. "This never disappoints. It delivers intense shine and makes damaged hair appear healthier. I like to apply it to wet hair and let it air-dry for a natural look that's just a little polished."
• Shu Uemura Satin Design White Tea Polishing Milk. "A fantastic leave-in conditioner that actually maximizes waves -- my favorite look for summer. It works even if you have long, straight hair. Apply the product to damp hair and create two loose braids. You'll get a romantic, rippling effect when you unbraid them. Beautiful."
• Hot Tools Nano Ceramic Curling Iron. "If you have curly hair, there will always be a few areas that aren't willing to cooperate, no matter how many products you use. If you want a slightly more pulled-together look, use this to scatter a few loose curls throughout your hair. It's more summery than a pin-straight blowout, and just as sexy."
• Kiehl's Silk Straightening Cream. "If you do a blowout, this will help protect it, but I also like it for wavy hair. Apply a small amount to damp hair, and air-dry. It keeps the fuzz to a minimum."

ORIBE

Oribe's signature look -- big, wild hair with tons of body and, often, piles of hairpieces -- has fans including Heidi Klum. His salon is in South Beach, Florida.

• Oribe Smooth Style Serum Moisture and Hold. "Dryness makes hair look awful, so I developed this product. Create a deep side part and polish hair on the crown with a little serum; let the rest go naturally."
• Miss Jessie's Original Curly Buttercreme. "I love enormous, sexy waves and curls, but you need to give them some direction. Apply this to damp hair, then twist and wrap it into a low bun. When you unwind it after it dries, you'll have really beautiful waves."
• Oribe Imperméable Anti-Humidity Spray. "I spritzed this on a few girls who had gotten blowouts and sent them for a walk on Lincoln Road, along the beach. They all returned looking perfect."
• Leonor Greyl Huile de Palm. "I use this palm oil when I want the hair to look sun-drenched. When your hair's still wet, rub a small amount between your hands and apply it from midshaft to the ends. It will look gorgeous."
• Chrome Hearts Hair Barrettes. "These hold your hair in place, and they don't slip out like bobby pins. If your waves start to wilt in front, clip them back. It freshens up your entire look."
Color Fast

To keep your hair color from fading:

APPLY SUNSCREEN. "The chemicals in dye make hair more vulnerable to UV rays, which bleach out color," says cosmetic chemist Jim Hammer. Products with UV filters, such as René Furterer Summer Oil, offer protection.

START A SHADE DARKER. Request a color that's slightly richer than the one you had intended. "The more pigment you have, the longer it will take to fade," says colorist Negin Zand of Sally Hershberger Los Angeles.

TRY A GLOSS. A clear salon gloss can extend color by two to three weeks.

HAVE A V8. "Chlorine turns blonde hair green," says Zand. A rinse with V8 or any tomato juice should do the trick: "The red totally neutralizes the green."


SOURCE: MSN Lifestyle (http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-look/makeup-skin-care-hair/articleallure.aspx?cp-documentid=20801479)
AUTHOR: Liana Schaffner

Fashion Influential #97: Chris McMillan

Beginnings:

In 1994, one of Chris McMillan's clients approached him about "this great girl" who "needs a little help with her hair." The girl was Friends star Jennifer Aniston who, at the time, had an awful set of '90s bangs. McMillan layered Aniston's fringe until it grew out, inadvertently creating the most popular haircut of the 1990s. The haircut came to define Aniston's character, Rachel - hence its name, "The Rachel."

Career Highs.

"The Rachel" became an international sensation, as did McMillan. He quickly became one of the most sought-after stylists in Hollywood, styling for the likes of Kate Walsh, Lindsay Lohan, and Rebecca Romjin. He remains Aniston's favorite stylist, creating the looks for her characters in Along Came Polly and The Breakup. He also straightened her locks for her 2000 wedding to Brad Pitt.

"For the past 11 years, I've done Jennifer's hair for pretty much every event. Once, when I got to her house, she still hadn't washed her hair, and her nails were wet from a manicure. I actually got in the shower and shampooed it while she held her hands up in the air. And, as you'd expect, we've been close ever since."

- Chris McMillan

Career Lows.
Despite having invented one of the most popular haircuts of all time, Chris McMillan hasn't reached the same level of name recognition as other celebrity stylists like Ken Paves or Vidal Sassoon. It's almost as if the fictional Rachel has taken all the credit for the look. Given the roster of high-profile clients who show up at his Beverly Hills salon, however, we doubt he's too worried about it.

Legacy.

McMillan's famous haircut helped change the look of the '90s. Grunge had, until the mid 90s, very much influenced hair fashion: wildness was in. McMillan's cut for Aniston perfectly matched the bare minimalism that had begun to shine on the catwalks, paving the way for a new, streamlined, sophisticated look.

Aniston's haircut was one of the most popular since Farrah Fawcett's feathered 'do.

Get the Look.

"The Rachel" is so famous any stylist will be able to give you one - but remember the look, popular almost fifteen years ago, is a bit dated. Follow McMillan's style ethic instead: he creates hairstyles based on the characters that Aniston is to portray, choosing styles to fit their personalities. Try to find a stylist who can capture how you'd like to present yourself, and you're set.
- Alicia


Source: Zimbio.com (http://www.zimbio.com/100+Most+Influential+People+in+Fashion/articles/105/Fashion+Influential+97+Chris+McMillan)
Date:December 12, 2008
Author: Alicia

Behind-the-Scenes on Britney’s Photo Shoot

Being on-set for one of our photo shoots is one of the best parts of my job, mainly because—wait for it—the catering is always delish--and totally unexpected. Celebrities often provide what’s called a “rider”—a list of special requests that can include everything from green M&Ms to scented candles. Before stepping foot on our January cover shoot set, I thought that maybe Britney would have a long rider list, full of Cheetos, Red Bulls, Frappuccinos and other guilty-pleasure favorites. But, as it turns out, Britney didn’t even have a rider—in fact, she didn’t ask for anything at all--which makes her one of the most low-maintenance superstars (sounds like an oxymoron, no?) I’ve ever met.

Now, thanks to this exclusive video (from the same production team who shot the Britney documentary that was on MTV last night) you can get a glimpse of our cover girl in action at Glamour’s shoot—primping, posing and, of course, performing some impromptu dance moves—along with photographer Patrick Demarchelier, makeup artist Pati Dubroff and hair guru Chris McMillan. (Sadly, there aren't any shots of the awesome catering offerings that I'm obsessed with.) Britney summed up our shoot in one word: “Classic!” (And, after checking out the video I think you’ll agree.)



SOURCE: Glamour Fashion
(http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/slaves-to-fashion/2008/12/behindthescenes-on-britneys-ph.html)
DATE: December 1, 2008
AUTHOR: James Patrick Herman

How to Break Up With Your Hairstylist

Ending a relationship with your hairdresser can be as messy as any other breakup—and potentially more frightening, considering those scissors near your throat. But trust me, I've cut hair for 20 years, and with a little tact and a lot of honesty and courage, saying "It's over" to your stylist shouldn't be tearful.

DON'T LIE...

The old "I'm moving away" excuse is the absolute worst. It's guaranteed that you will wind up standing in line behind him at the grocery store.

...BUT YOU CAN TAKE A BREAK.

Trying out another stylist lets you see how someone else would cut your hair. But hairdressers can easily spot other stylists' handiwork, so tell your usual cutter that you strayed. You could use this as an opportunity to point out a problem, like his three-week wait list. He should appreciate it—and the fact that you've returned.

ADMIT YOU MIGHT BE AT FAULT.

Saying "It's not you, it's me" is a breakup cliché, but it may well be true. If you've been telling your stylist to "do only a little trim," you may be stifling his creativity.

OFFER ONE LAST CHANCE.

Simply say flat out that you would like to change your look. If the reason you want someone new is more a personality conflict—incessant talking or habitual lateness—tell him directly, "I'm frustrated by [the offending behavior]." See how it goes. If you're not pleased, then make the break.

LAY IT ON THE LINE.

Once you've decided to leave, explain your reasons calmly, in person or in a note. Don't agonize too much about hurting his feelings; losing clients comes with the job. I have clients I've done for years, and to be honest, I feel stagnant with some of them. Like my mom: I've been doing her hair for so long, I don't know what the hell to do anymore. I often pretend she's someone else to keep things fresh.



SOURCE: Allure.com
(http://www.allure.com/magazine/2008/12/chris_mcmillan_hairstylist_breakup)
AUTHOR: Chris Mcmillan

Four Celebrity Hair Tricks

Celebrities are always under the scrutinizing lens of the paparazzi—even when they're on a boat off the coast of Sardinia. Some of my best tricks come from giving my clients advice on what to do when they're far from the salon. A few of these may sound insane (and will feel even more so when you're standing in front of the mirror), but I swear they work. You'll probably find out—as many of my clients have—that when you use the right tools and techniques, you are a pretty decent stylist.


DO THE WAVE

Rumpled, tousled waves are incredibly sexy, easy, and appropriate for a formal or casual event. Think of Gisele hair, but messier. I've been doing it a lot on Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, and Sarah Jessica Parker, so I know that it works on just about any hair texture. If your hair is wavy or curly, scrunch in two handfuls of Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam while it's still damp and let it air-dry. Then coat your palms with Bumble and Bumble Styling Wax and run your hands through your hair. If your hair is straight, you can blow it dry with a large paddle brush and wrap random one-inch sections around a large-barrel curling iron. Once all the hair is curled, mist it with a light finishing spray and scrunch with your hands to loosen the curls.

CUT THE SLACK

This is a trick for trimming shaggy, face-framing bangs, which is what most of my clients have. Instead of scissors, which can slip and cut hair unevenly, use a new, disposable single-blade razor (double and triple blades can split the hair). When hair is completely dry, brush bangs forward, and gather them in the middle of your face (between your eyes). Hold the hair on one side of the part straight down, and pull it taut with your index and middle fingers. Slide your fingers all the way to the ends of the hair, then gently run the razor just above your fingers. When you're finished, make sure the length is even by pulling a piece of hair from either side toward the center of the face; they should be equidistant from the bridge of the nose.

SOFTEN UP

Every time I see a head of fried hay-hair walk into the salon, I have the same recipe: Mix two tablespoons each of a rinse-out conditioner, a leave-in conditioner, a deep conditioner, and a hair mask in a bowl. Wet two large towels, wring them out, and put one in the microwave for a minute. Comb the mixture through clean, damp hair, and wrap it all up in the hot towel. Heat the second towel and alternate, repeating two or three more times. Do this once a week—it makes hair much softer.

COVER UP

You really can cover up roots—whether they're brown, blonde, or gray—with a home hair-color kit. (Clairol has a great root touch-up kit, but regular dye is fine, too.) Even if the color doesn't match perfectly (and it probably won't), no one will be able to tell the difference. Just make sure to swap the clunky brush that comes in the regular kits for a really bushy, clean mascara wand. Part your hair as you normally wear it, and then brush the dye on both sides of the part and at your hairline. Don't try this if your roots are more than an inch long, though. Instead, cover them with a scarf or thick headband until you can get to a professional colorist.


SOURCE: Allure.com
(http://www.allure.com/magazine/2008/12/chris_mcmillan_hair_tips)
AUTHOR: Chris Mcmillan

Four Ways to Avoid Hat Hair

Let me be clear: The ponytail-through-a-baseball-cap look is the worst hairstyle ever invented, but still, some of my favorite looks for the winter involve hats. It can be incredibly sexy when a girl wears a low bun or a relaxed side ponytail with a hat obscuring her eyes. I especially love the look of a floppy hat with jeans, or a fedora with a tailored jacket and wide-leg pants. However, a lot of people stop there and believe they don't have to deal with their hair when they wear a hat. It's the exact opposite: When you're wearing any kind of hat, you should pay extra attention to the hair that falls below it. The right style can look like you're showing off your hat, not hiding your hair.

SIDE PONYTAIL

Side ponytails get cheesy when they're too high, but I love them with hats because they have to sit low. Make a side part and pull all of your hair over your shoulder on the thicker side—so if the part is on the right, pull your hair to the left. Spray a Mason Pearson brush with hair spray, such as Sebastian Laminates, and brush the hair that wraps around the back of the head taut. (If the part is on the right, brush from the right to the left.) Pull all the hair together and secure it with an elastic that blends with your hair color. Don't brush the hair in front below the ear, because that will make the style look too neat. If you're going out at night or you want to dress it up more, wrap a small section of hair around the base of the ponytail, secure it with a hairpin, spray it with hair spray, and shoot it for a few seconds with the blow-dryer—it'll stay for hours.

LOW BUN

Start with a low ponytail at the nape of your neck and secure it with a bungee elastic—the kind that has hooks on the ends—because it is more secure than a regular one. After you put in the elastic, if you have thin or straight hair, divide the ponytail into three sections and wrap each section around a medium-barrel curling iron for ten seconds. This will prevent stick-straight ends from springing out of the bun. Also, a bun will hold its shape better if the hair has some curl to it, but don't worry about being too precise. Run a drop of cream or pomade, such as Shu Uemura Art of Hair Satin Design or Shape Paste, through the ends to smooth them and give them weight. Then twist the ponytail into a bun and push a thick hairpin—I like the big grandma plastic ones—through the top. The bun should rest right at the center of the nape of the neck.

STRAIGHT

A smooth, sleek bob worn with a hat, like Faye Dunaway's beret in Bonnie and Clyde, looks so glamorous. But whatever your hair's length, if it is naturally straight, you might want to run a flatiron over it to make it glossy. If you have any curl, blow it dry first with a round brush, focusing on the bottom of the hair to hide and polish split ends.

PLUMP CURLS

I also love the look of full, billowy waves bouncing out under a hat. To do this, plug in a set of hot rollers, and divide the hair in sections about two to three inches wide. Then wrap each section up in a roller to the earlobe. You don't need to go the whole way to the roots since the hat will cover the top of your head. I'm a big advocate of hot rollers here because they give more defined curls than a curling iron. When you take the rollers out, part your hair on the side, and push the thinner side behind your shoulder.


Source: Allure.com
(http://www.allure.com/magazine/2008/12/chris_mcmillan_hat_hair)
Author: Chris McMillan

How to Fix Fried Hair

So you've fried your hair. We know. We know. You got a little crazy with the curling iron, you stayed out in the sun for days on end or your colorist went overboard dying your black hair white-blonde. Maybe you put a perm atop a coloring job and fried your hair that way. In any case, if your hair feels like straw, it's fried. And believe it or not, there's relief.

We've read a lot of fried hair fixes and here we feature our favorites:

Option #1: The simple fix

You need a deep conditioner, stat. Look for a product that contains keratin and is labeled for dry, damaged hair. Run product throughout hair and leave on for several minutes. The product will absorb into your hair shaft and soften your hay-like strands. Time it takes: About 10 minutes, not including the shower. We suggest deep conditioning twice a week the first couple weeks, then continue once a week.

Try not to wash your hair every day, water is very drying to hair (not the shampoo). If you take a shower but opt not to wash your hair, protect your hair with a shower cap.

Suggested deep conditioners by price:
Cheap
ALBA BOTANICAL CONDITIONERS
Average
Joico Joico K PAK DEEP PENETRATING RECONSTRUCTOR FOR DAMAGED HAIR
Steep
BUMBLE AND BUMBLE DEEP TREATMENT 5 OZ

Option #2: Bring in the blowdryer

For this fix, you need a conditioner with cetyl alcohol, according to colorist Robert Ramos in the August 2006 issue of InStyle Magazine. "It's an ultrarich fatty acid that helps hair retain moisture," says Ramos. A great conditioner is Kerastase Masquintense (I use this and it's great). Comb conditioner through hair then blast is with a hair dryer for 15 minutes. Rinse.

Option #3: The complicated (but sure) fix

We love this recipe shared by celebrity stylist Chris McMillan in the April, 2006, issue of Allure magazine. (You may know McMillan as Jennifer Aniston's hairstylist/best friend).

Step 1: Mix in a bowl 2 tablespoons each of rinse-out conditioner, a leave-in conditioner, a deep conditioner and a hair mask.
Step 2: Comb the mixture through clean, damp hair making sure to focus most of the product on mid-shaft down to the ends.
Step 3: Wet 2 large towels, wring them out and heat one in a microwave for 1-2 minutes (depending on how hot your microwave gets the towel, you want it tolerable to touch, but steamy warm).
Step 4: Wrap hair up in the hot towel while you heat second towel in microwave.
Step 5: Alternate wrapping hair in towels about 2-3 times.

This ultra-deep conditioner should be repeated once a week.

Best hair masks by price:
Cheap
Johnson & Johnson Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask
Average
Phyto Hair Masks
Steep
Kerastase Nutritive Hair Mask

Option #4: Cut it off

It may sound crazy, but cutting off damaged hair is the only way to truly repair it. To keep hair in great shape, get a trim every six to eight weeks and swear off razor cuts, according to stylist Garren in the August 2006 issue of Allure magazine.

Also stay away from any processing, which will only weaken hair further. According to Allure, relaxers are the harshest on hair, followed by bleach, permanent color, demi-permanent dye and then rinses or glazes. If you have damaged hair, opt for highlights instead of all-over color and ask your stylist to use a glaze instead of dye if you are going darker. For camouflaging gray hair, stil with demi-permanent formulas.



SOURCE: About.com (http://beauty.about.com/od/hairbasics/qt/friedhairfix.htm)
AUTHOR: Julyne Derrick

"In Style" New Photo Shoot. September 2002 issue.

Jennifer on the cover of "In Style" September 2002 in yet another GREAT NEW Photo shoot! The shoot took place at Smashbox Studios, Culver City, Calif. June 11, 2002. Hair by stylist Chris McMillan used only a few products to create Aniston's sexy hair for the cover. He began by spraying Rene Furterer Okara 2 Phase No Rinse conditioner on her damp hair. He used Phyto Volume Actif spray on the roots to give them lift before blowing hair dry. Chris then applied Kérastase Serum Nutri-Instant for shine and to protect her hair from the flatiron he then used to straighten it. "Jennifer was really sweet and willing to try anything": says makeup artist Genevieve, who was inspired by Aniston's "low-key" style. To achieve the subtle pink lips and soft, smoky eyes shown here, Genevieve began by applying Laura Mercier concealer under the eyes and on the brow bones. Chanel Cream Colour Wash in Rose, part of the Les Gouaches Artist Palette kit, was then added to the cheeks. Laura Mercier Setting powder in Translucent was dusted lightly all over the face. She then lined Jennifer's eyes with Laura Mercier eye pencil in Special Brown and added Calvin Klein Eye Color Wash in Peach Pearl to the eyelids. The cover look was complete when she lined the lips with Laura Mercier lip pencil in Potpourri and added Lip Colour in Bare Lips. Jennifer was ready to trade in her cargo pants, tank top and flip-flops for something more glamorous, but stylist Freddie Leiba had other ideas. He liked her look so much, he asked that she pose not only in the dramatic leather gown by Jean Paul Gaultier (seen on the cover), but also in the green cargo pants she wore to the shoot. That our Jennifer even In Style Loves her LOOK! Freddie simply had her change tank tops to the gold one by Marc Jacobs. "When we saw her we wanted a shot to reflect who she really is," he says.

In the beginning ... She burst onto the scene as a dark-haired, bright-eyed girl next door. After winning the role of Rachel on Friends, Aniston caused a hair Frenzy in 1995 when her updated shag was copied by women everywhere! Her stylist at the time, Chris McMillan, now of Art Mix, says he simply "chopped off" Aniston's wavy hair to achieve the look. Moving beyond "the Rachel": tired of everyone talking about her hair, Aniston began to play around with the style. She lightened it to blond, put it up, left it down, tied it in knots ... it's all about changes. Last year she cut off very long locks for a shaggy bob, which she promptly grew out. Her current style is long, straight and very sophisticated. Not just the hair Jennifer's beauty is "about her face, not her makeup," says Cloutier makeup artist Collier Strong. Still, "Jennifer loves products"-such as Kiehl's Cleansing Milk, M.A.C foundation and Guerlain Les Violettes powder No. 4. For eyes, Strong uses Prescriptives Softlining Eye Pencils in Slate or Jet, adding Maybelline Volum' Express mascara in Very Black to "make them pop." Which goes for her admirers' eyes as well.

At present you'll find her starring as a frustrated housewife in the film "The Good Girl". Jennifer had this to say about her new movie "I've definitely got elements of the good girl running through my veins. I was 9 when my parents got divorced, and like most kids of divorce, I was constantly making sure everybody else was happy and feeling OK."

Jennifer say her idea of a relaxing evening is: "Staying home and watching sunsets, or kicking it after an evening out with my husband-having a big bottle of water, reading a good book, and taking off my shoes. Actually, I have a bit of a shoe fetish. Men don't really notice women's shoes, but women wear them for each other. I'm a bit of a shrimp, so anytime I can look a little taller in heels, I'm happy. I love the way the calves and legs look in heels. Even when I'm barefoot and trying on an outfit, I'm constantly standing on my toes."

This is a must have for the serious Jennifer fan, not a lot to read but some really nice photos to add to your collection.

Source: http://www.anistonavenue.com/news2003.htm

The Famous Rachel DO

Part of the article "A MUST DO Hit show 'Friends' inspires hair craze"

Chris McMillan, 30, is the California stylist who created Aniston's look, as well as the layered styles of fellow cast members Courteney Cox (Monica) and Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe).

''Jennifer had long hair, and she needed a long hairstyle so I just started layering it,'' he said. ''I kind of gave it an Ann-Margret-clued-into-that-mod-'60s look. It's such a cute hairstyle. It's so sexy.''

McMillan, who works at the fashionable Estilo salon in Los Angeles, had styled a few celebs including Christian Slater before getting a break on the Friends show last year. In 1994, McMillan was working with clients at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills when the publicist for Cox dropped by and asked him to do Cox's hair.

He quickly fixed her hair in the bathroom, and she liked it so much she asked him to do it for the show, which was about to start shooting. When Aniston saw Cox's new look, she asked McMillan for a revamp, too.

''I cut (Aniston's hair) for the character, but she has to look good in her life, too, so we did it for both,'' he said.

McMillan said he has since cut the hair of all the other major cast members, guys too, some as part of a story line this fall. Phoebe cuts her friends' hair and butchers Monica.




SOURCE: Diva Colour Studio
(http://www.divacolourstudio.com/Press%20Release/PressRelease2.html)
DATE: November 19, 1995
AUTHOR: Barbara Bradley the Commercial Appeal Fashion Editor