Chris McMillan Talks His Most Iconic Hair Moments
NewBeauty Facebook Pinterest Instagram Youtube find a doctor Face Adult Acne Antioxidants Anti-Aging Celebrity Chronic Skin Conditions Eye Hydration Hyperpigmentation Makeup View All Eyebrows Eye Color Foundation Fragrance Lip Color Makeovers Male Skin Care Peels Pre-Event Prep Sensitive Skin Skin Care Skin Health Smile Sun Care Treatments Fillers Microneedling Post-Procedure Skin Care Neurotoxins Regenerative Aesthetics Skin Lifting Body Body Sculpting Breasts Butts Cellulite Hair Removal Hands + Nails Legs Pregnancy Find a Doctor Hair Bond Repair Celebrity Dry Hair Frizzy Hair Gray Hair Hair Color Hair Growth Hair Repair Scalp Health Styling + Tips Awards NB100 Awards 15th Annual Beauty Awards 2025 NewBeauty Readers’ Choice Awards Shopping Gift Guides Product Reviews NewBeauty Storefront Wellness Fitness GLP-1s Health Menopause About Us TESTTUBE Search for: Search HomeHairCelebrity Hair Chris McMillan Talks His Most Iconic Hair Moments The right cut can define an era. Danielle Fontana Dooley Published: Feb 19, 2026 We may earn commission from links on this page. Each product featured has been vetted and chosen by our editors. Getty Images / Handout | Phillip Faraone/VF25 / Getty Images This article first appeared in the Winter 2026 issue of NewBeauty. Click here to subscribe “Timing is everything when it comes to cuts that influence culture,” says celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan. From “The Rachel” to the bob that broke the internet, McMillan has shaped some of the most iconic hair moments of our time, proving that the right cut can define an era. “When I cut Leslie Bibb’s hair into what became the ‘C***y Little Bob,’ it became such a moment and encouraged people to take risks with their hair again. Like I always say, ‘Hair grows back!’ I wanted it super shiny, sleek and frizz-free, so I prepped with The Glassy Smooth Blowdry Spray to smooth the cuticle and add shine,…