The Who What Wear Podcast: Celebrity Hairstylist Chris McMillan on Creating “The Rachel,” Going Viral Before Social Media, and Launching His Haircare Line
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🗓️ 20 August 2025
⏱️ 35 minutes
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Summary
Chris McMillan is a celebrity hairstylist with more than 30 years of experience behind the chair. He’s worked with everyone from Michelle Williams to Cindy Crawford to Kim Kardashian. This week, McMillan joins Who What Wear Senior Beauty Editor Jamie Schneider to look back on his career—from styling Farrah Fawcett curls for his mom to creating the now-famous “Rachel” style for Jennifer Anniston in Friends to Leslie Bibb’s cunty little bob on The White Lotus. They get into his favorite cuts he’s done over the years, upcoming hair trends, and the inside scoop on his new haircare line. Plus, McMillan shares all his tips and tricks for re-creating his signature looks at home with his products.
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| 1:07.5 | The place for new, pre-loved, vintage and rare fashion. |
| 1:11.5 | eBay, things people love. Welcome to the Who What Wear Podcast, your direct line to the designers, stylists, beauty experts, editors, and tastemakers who are shaping the ever-evolving world of fashion. |
| 1:36.6 | I'm Who-what-Wears co-founder and chief content officer Hillary Kerr, and today on the show, Who-Wat Senior Beauty Editor Jamie Schneider is chatting with legendary |
| 1:45.6 | hairstylist, Chris McMillan. Chris got his start as a licensed hairstylist when he was just |
| 1:51.6 | 19 years old. His career took off in the 90s when he created the iconic haircut we all know |
| 1:57.9 | as the Rachel for Jennifer Aniston's character in Friends. |
| 2:02.6 | He quickly became known for his messy chic style, creating effortless and natural looks for |
| 2:08.1 | celebrities like Michelle Williams and Cindy Crawford. |
| 2:11.3 | It was only a matter of time before his work was on the covers of Vogue, Elle, and Vanity Fair. |
| 2:17.3 | Today, Chris runs his own luxury hair salon in Beverly Hills, where he sees clients |
| 2:22.1 | and teaches his craft to up-and-coming hairstylists. |
| 2:26.4 | And now, after over 30 years behind the chair, he's finally launching his own signature |
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