Jennifer Aniston Ceramic Flat Irons?

Jennifer Aniston hair from her days on "Friends"

Jennifer Aniston is the queen of the hair world.  Since popularizing “The Rachel” back in the nineties, she became an icon of hairstyles, not unlike Farrah Fawcett before her.  Jennifer’s hairstyles have gone through many incarnations since “The Rachel” and her signature look has become her sleek beach goddess hair.  Her honey highlights bring to mind sunshine on a summer’s day and whether her hair is straight or wavy, it is always polished and positively beach-y… does she have ceramic flat irons to thank for part of her success?

Jennifer’s hair has been anywhere from chin-length to mid-back length, so luckily her look is versatile enough to aspire to, no matter your current hair length.  All you need is a flat iron to play with similar styles.  It is important that you choose a flat iron with ceramic plates, as this will be best for the health of your hair.  Previous incarnations of flat irons have proven to do extensive damage to your hair’s cuticle, causing heat damage and split ends.  A ceramic plate seals in the moisture of your hair follicle for a smoother, shinier look and can even help repair damaged hair.  The health of your hair is critical when attempting a “Jennifer Aniston” style.  Her hair always looks healthy and vibrant.  If you have an outdated ceramic flat iron, it is time to invest in a new one before irreparable damage is done.

To best achieve your desired results, you can choose to use a flat iron that is anywhere from one inch to two inches in size.  If you are looking to create Jennifer’s straight and sleek styles only, and you have medium to long hair, then a two-inch ceramic flat iron would be the largest size to achieve this.  If you want the flexibility to create either her straight and sleek look or her wavy and tousled look, then a one-inch ceramic flat iron would be the best tool for your hair arsenal.  A one-inch flat iron is great because it allows you to create a sleek look but can also act as a curling iron when you want to create waves.  In fact, a one-inch flat iron is the preferred way, over curling irons, for celebrity hairstylists to achieve a wavy hairstyle that looks natural and effortless.  Also, a one-inch flat iron is a much better size if you have shorter hair, such as shoulder-length or above.  A smaller flat iron will allow you to better reach all of your hairs, no matter their length.

When using a flat iron to create waves, you use it in a similar fashion as a curling iron.  It is recommended that you take a one to two inch section of your hair and, from root to tip, smooth the section straight.  Then take this same section of hair and loosely wind the hair around the barrel of the flat iron.  For a more natural look, start this winding process not from the very tip of the hair but from about a half-inch to full-inch from the bottom, depending on the length of your hair.  Hold hair wound for no more than five seconds and then unwind it.  To ensure maximum hold, spray the section of hair with a hairspray before you begin the curling process to lock in the style.  This can be done for simply straightening as well.

With a ceramic flat iron to help your styling needs, you will be able to achieve that effortless Jennifer Aniston look.  Her hairstyles are simple enough to create on your own yet stylish enough to look like you just stepped out of a salon.