How to cut and style the Rachel Hairstyle

“Rachel” is the name for the hairstyle Jennifer Aniston sported in unforgettable sitcom “Friends”, where she portrayed Rachel Green, one of the main characters in the series. The Rachel cut – a take on classic shag hairstyle – consists of multiple layers, short and wispy on top of long and heavy ones. The layering is then textured and softened by the razor cut. Classic Rachel hairstyle was accompanied by graduated highlights and worn with parting on the side. A decade later the Rachel cut is still in use, being the most popular hairdo among all of the Jennifer Aniston hairstyles.

Rachel haircut can be adapted to many different lengths, chin cut to long hair. It works best with thick, straight hair. Curly hair needs to be straightened at daily basis to maintain the cut. Layering needs to be adjusted to fine and thin hair. It can be also worn by girls with different types of face shape, as the length, parting and bangs can be restyled in a way that will compliment each of the face contours. If you have oblong face abstain from teasing hair at the crown area to not elongate your face too much.

Rachel haircut looks so effortless and it is easy to believe that it don’t require much styling. Quite contrary, you will need to spend around 20 minutes every day to style your hair. When you are blow-drying your hair use a radial brush and pull the hair from the sides towards the face to create a certain direction for your hairstyle. Section off a piece of hair at the crown area and backcomb it. Use hairspray to hold the volume. Apply wax to lift the hair at the roots. To style bangs and hair ends on both sides of the head use styling mousse. Pull out small sections of hair and flip them inward, towards your face. You can also keep them straight and wispy, pulling them down instead of flipping.

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