Hey there, friends. Let’s talk about something a little unexpected from the world of television—Kelly Ripa, the queen of morning talk shows, taking on a new role: hairstylist! On the Thursday, April 30, episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan, the 49-year-old TV personality decided to give her 22-year-old son, Michael Consuelos, a fresh trim. Talk about a family affair!

Breaking Out the Kitchen Scissors: DIY Haircuts During Quarantine

Now, let’s dive into this story. Kelly wasn’t just winging it—she had professional guidance from Xavier Cruz, the founder of Barba Men’s Grooming Boutique in New York City. Xavier hopped on a video call to offer some tips and tricks, and Kelly, with kitchen scissors in hand, was ready to go. "If you're just using scissors, you can do a scissor-over-comb technique," Xavier explained, making it sound deceptively simple. But hey, when life gives you lemons—or in this case, no access to a salon—it’s time to get creative!

Here’s the kicker: Kelly didn’t have much to work with because Michael had already trimmed his hair before the show. “I don’t want to brag, but Michael took a clipper to his own head, and I think he did a pretty extraordinary job—not realizing we were going to do this segment today,” Kelly shared, beaming with pride for her three kids, Michael, Lola (18), and Joaquin (17). “But I think he did OK.”

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Michael’s Take on His Own Haircut

Michael, who’s a guest star on Riverdale, was equally confident about his handiwork. “It’s an amateur job, but I think I did OK,” he admitted. There’s something about a young adult taking charge of their own grooming that just screams independence, isn’t there?

Mark Consuelos: The Bald-Headed Wonder

Now, let’s talk about Kelly’s husband, Mark Consuelos. Ryan Seacrest, who co-hosts the show with Kelly, couldn’t help but ask if Mark had ever shaved his hair off. “Mark has shaved his head completely bald many times,” Kelly revealed. “He’s done it for roles, like when he’s gotten a part on a show and had to shave his head. And then he’s just done it for pleasure—to upset me,” she joked, adding a hearty laugh. Sounds like Mark has a great sense of humor, doesn’t he?