Top 5 Most Legendary Male Hairstylists in History

Years active: 1990s - present.

He is the mastermind behind Jennifer Aniston's iconic new hairstyle, the angled bob, and also styled Julie Christie in the film *Shampoo*. His celebrity clients include Michelle Williams, Marisa Tomei, Jennifer Aniston, and more. McMillan is the genius behind 'The Rachel' hairstyle, which he created for Aniston during her rise to fame on TV shows. She trusted him to create her signature look from the start of her career. He also styled Michelle Williams’ pixie cut for the 2011 Oscars.

Active from the 1990s to the present.

At the peak of his fame, Oribe's waiting list for hair appointments at his Elizabeth Arden salon in New York City exceeded a thousand names. Known as a master in the hair industry, he was a major figure until the rise of cocaine and the Grunge movement. His notable clients included Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, and Jennifer Lopez. Oribe made a stunning return to the industry in the 2000s, styling Jennifer Lopez once again, and has since become a sought-after stylist for numerous other Hollywood stars.

Active during the 1970s.

Serving as the inspiration for a lead character in the film *Shampoo*, he was the creator of soft, voluminous hairstyles that perfectly captured the free-spirited and sexually liberated era in America. His famous clients included Lucille Ball, Kim Novak, and Marlene Dietrich. His funeral was held at the Playboy Mansion, and Buddy Hackett famously said: 'A year from now... all the grass on his grave will disappear because he'll have sucked it all up.'

Active from the 1970s to the present.

Embodying the experimental spirit of Warhol's Factory, this Dutch hairstylist was a pioneer of the high-necked, choppy bob and brought a bold, punk aesthetic to hairstyling. He once had fashion designer Stephen Sprouse in a whirlwind of doubt and even cut a section of a fashion editor's hair without permission. His famous clients include Grace Jones, Debbie Harry, and Victoria Beckham.

Active during the 1990s.

Known as the 'rock star' of hairstyling, John Sahag revolutionized the industry with his unique technique of cutting hair while it was dry. He believed this method gave him more creative control. Sahag gained fame for the iconic 'boyish' cut he created for Demi Moore in the movie *Ghost*, a style that sparked a nationwide trend among women. His notable clients included Jennifer Aniston, Debra Messing, and Demi Moore.