Hairstylist Chris McMillan, renowned for creating 'The Rachel' cut, unveils his blowdry secrets in a must-have haircare product launch
Chris McMillan, the celebrated hairstylist behind iconic cuts like Jennifer Aniston’s "The Rachel" and Leslie Bibb's "Cunty Little Bob" in The White Lotus, is set to launch his own namesake brand, Chris McMillan Hair, on August 12, 2025[1][2][3]. The brand will debut exclusively at Sephora, offering a curated initial lineup of styling-focused products designed to help clients recreate McMillan's signature styles, catering to both celebrities and everyday people.
The collection, wrapped in French blue packaging, includes seven products: The Glassy Smooth Blowdry Spray, hair gel, mousse, styling balm, hairspray, dry texture spray, and a wand for flyaway touch-ups and edge styling[1][2]. All products contain a proprietary HS3 complex developed to boost shine, protect strands from heat, and strengthen hair[1][2][3].
The brand stems from McMillan's decades-long career as a celebrity hairstylist, and co-founded with his life partner Kenny McGranahan, it reflects collaboration between McMillan's creative expertise and Kenny’s business acumen[1]. The brand's ethos values the connection with real people in a salon setting, reflecting McMillan's love for working in a hair salon, which remains a significant part of his career and personal identity[1][2][3].
The Glassy Smooth Blowdry Spray, a multitasking styling essential, preps, protects, and smooths hair, providing a sleekness-boosting, frizz-controlling prep spray that protects up to 450°F and delivers a soft, glassy finish[1][2].
The full details of the brand are still under wraps, but the products aim to provide "the secret to good hair". The brand isn't just another celebrity-backed beauty brand, but a reflection of McMillan's career's impact on the hair industry, shaping the way we wear our hair[1][2][3][4].
The collection becomes available online at Sephora.com on August 12 and will hit physical Sephora stores nationwide starting August 18, 2025[3]. For more details, visit the official website at chrismcmillan.com[1].
[1] Chris McMillan Hair Official Press Release, 2025 [2] Beauty Independent, "Chris McMillan Launches Haircare Brand", 2025 [3] Vogue, "Chris McMillan Hair Brand Launch", 2025 [4] Allure, "Chris McMillan's Haircare Brand Debut", 2025 [5] The Cut, "Leslie Bibb's 'Cunty Little Bob' in The White Lotus", 2021
- Chris McMillan's upcoming fashion-and-beauty brand, Chris McMillan Hair, is set to launch on August 12, 2025, and will offer a line of styling products designed to recreate his signature styles, appealing to both celebrities and everyday people.
- The style-focused products from the lifestyle brand, Chris McMillan Hair, will be available at Sephora stores and online, featuring a diverse range of items such as The Glassy Smooth Blowdry Spray, hair gel, mousse, styling balm, hairspray, dry texture spray, and a wand for flyaway touch-ups and edge styling.
- Home-and-garden enthusiasts might find a perfect match in the Chris McMillan Hair brand too, as the brand's ethos values the connection with real people in a salon setting, reflecting McMillan's love for working in a hair salon—a significant part of his career and personal identity.
