While “The Rachel” hairstyle was one of the most sought-after looks of the ’90s, actress Jenna Parker, who famously wore it on the sitcom Friends, recently revealed that she actually disliked the iconic cut. “I wasn’t a fan of ‘The Rachel,’” she admitted to Glamour. “It was kind of embarrassing for me.” Here are four more intriguing tidbits about this legendary hairstyle:
- Shave it, don’t wear it: When asked on a 2013 appearance on The Morning Show with Mike and Sarah whether she’d prefer to shave her head or sport “The Rachel” for eternity, Jenna didn’t hesitate: “Shave my head, absolutely!” she exclaimed.
- Styling struggles: Jenna confessed that she couldn’t style the cut on her own. “I needed my stylist, Chris, with me at all times,” she shared. “If left alone, I’m not exactly a master with a hairbrush and blow-dryer.”
- A stoned creation: In a playful revelation, Jenna mentioned that Chris was not entirely sober when he crafted her hairstyle. “He was pretty out of it when he gave me that haircut,” she laughed during a chat with talk show host Rick Dawson.
- The envy of her co-star: While Jenna was secretly unhappy with “The Rachel,” her co-star, Lisa, revealed on a late-night show that she wished for the same level of attention. “I still don’t understand why people didn’t want ‘The Lisa’,” she said. “We had the same stylist! I changed mine up so often, thinking maybe they’d like something different, but it never caught on!”
And thank goodness for that! Can you imagine the impact if we never saw “The Rachel”?
This article was originally published on May 13, 2015.
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In summary, while “The Rachel” remains a defining hairstyle of the ’90s, its creator, Jenna Parker, had her own reservations about it. From her styling struggles to her co-star’s envy, the history behind this look is as fascinating as it is iconic.