Jennifer Aniston Calls Herself a Hair Chemistry Junkie
Jennifer Aniston’s hair is just as famous as she is — maybe even more so. Sure, the actress was amazing as Rachel on Friends, but it was “The Rachel” that people still talk about today. And while she moved on from the famous character years ago, claiming back her mane as her own, the 46-year-old’s golden locks still inspire so it’s a logical fit that she’s the face and co-owner of Living Proof. Since her sitcom days, haircare brands have been vying for Aniston to use her powerful influence to sway the prosperous beauty industry in one way or another, but being business-savvy and choosing projects based on passion not dollar signs directed her to the MIT scientists behind the young company. Now, with a new innovative product, the Night Cap Overnight Perfector (which she calls “incredible” and “wonderful” because it penetrates the hair follicle and you don’t have to wash it out), to add to the already revolutionary line, Aniston talks with Yahoo Style about chemistry, business, and, of course, her own iconic hair.
Yahoo Style: Can you reveal your secrets to having perfect hair?
Jennifer Aniston: Well, that’s questionable. When I’m not working it’s about doing as little as possible to my hair, which allows it to be healthy and not beaten up. And if it’s a shampoo day, depending on what the weather is and what my hair’s requiring, I’ll use either the No-Frizz or the Restore, let it dry naturally and it’s really easy. I usually just do a little finger drying around the front to open it up and saddle down those cowlicks.
YS: How many times do you shampoo your hair a week?
JA: About 2 to 3 times a week. Chris McMillan’s [her longtime hairstylist (she even posed topless on the cover of Allure with him]) thing is don’t wash your hair every day because it damages it when you have to style it and dry it, and it strips the hair of all its natural oils. I actually have been able to go longer with Living Proof because they’ve been able to figure out a molecule [OFPMA] that replaces silicone, which is an unbelievable game changer.
YS: Have you been doing no-poo for a while now?
JA: I would say since I started using the products I don’t have to do it everyday. It’s so nice and it really does save your hair.
YS: How have you learned so much about hair?
JA: You know I’ve been approached by a lot of different hair companies over the years and it just never felt right, and when I met these guys I was so fascinated by how the product was developed at MIT and the scientists and what they did to break it down. And so when they said would you come on as part-owner I was like, ‘Yea!’ So I’ve had the good fortune to go to Boston and go into the lab and really sort of understand all the ins and outs of what these products are. I’m just a junky for that sort of stuff.
YS: It must be really interesting as a businesswoman who’s done amazing well in one industry to really dive into another one and learn something completely new.
JA: It feels sort of organic, you know, actresses and their hair, you’re on location, and you’re shooting, and how do you take care of your hair, and it kind of felt right. And I really believe in them. It’s such a young company, they’re excited, and I love being a part of something that’s sort of on the ground level being built up.
YS: If you could dye your hair for one color one day, something totally crazy, what would it be?
JA: I would try platinum for a day. Or just do a wig.
YS: Do you ever wear wigs?
JA: Yeah! I love wigs. The last couple of movies, the last three in a row, I wore wigs. There’s a lot of benefits to a wig. You can throw your hair up into a beautiful Restore Mask and leave it on underneath and then your own hair is completely protected. Also you have the ability to change your look without damaging your hair, without cutting it or coloring it. A lot more actresses than you know wear wigs.
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