Hey there, friends! You won’t believe what Kelly Ripa did during quarantine. The beloved TV host didn’t let a global pandemic stop her from looking fabulous. When salons shut down, she decided to take matters into her own hands—or rather, her kitchen scissors. Yep, you heard that right. The star of "Live With Kelly and Ryan" transformed her kitchen into a makeshift hair salon. Talk about resourcefulness!
Kelly Ripa’s Quarantine Haircut: A Mom’s Desperate Measure
So, here’s the scoop: Kelly Ripa, the charming 49-year-old TV personality, decided to channel her inner hairstylist. On an episode of her hit morning show on Monday, April 20, she confessed with a playful chuckle, “I’m not going to lie, I cut my own hair.” Now, picture this: Kelly, stuck at home with her husband Mark Consuelos and their three kids—Michael, 22, Lola, 18, and Joaquin, 17—decided it was time to take care of those pesky dead ends. Who needs a professional when you’ve got kitchen scissors, right?
Let’s dive deeper into Kelly’s creative process. She admitted, “I used kitchen scissors. We obviously don’t have haircutting scissors.” Mark, her handsome husband of 24 years, stepped in as a temporary cohost on the show, filling in for Ryan Seacrest. Kelly went on to say, “I cut my own hair. I didn’t cut bangs, because that’s…well, you know how tricky bangs can be!”
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Mark Consuelos: The Protective Husband
Mark, the star of "Riverdale," couldn’t help but interject with a playful remark, “I would have stopped you!” He jokingly added, “I didn’t say anything, but I was ready to jump in case you went across the bang.” It’s clear that Mark was on high alert, ensuring his wife didn’t go too far with her DIY haircut.
Mark’s Quarantine Mustache: A Tribute to Dad
Now, let’s talk about Mark. Inspired by his wife’s DIY transformation, he decided to grow a mustache. The "Nine Lives" actor proudly debuted his new facial hair during the at-home hosting gig. He shared, “My dad had a mustache. And he still does. Growing up, I think he shaved it once, and my mom made him grow it back. He had a lot of space between his nose and his top lip.”
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While Mark confessed that his wife was a fan of his new mustache, their three kids weren’t as enthusiastic. “They say I look like an aging porn star,” he joked, showing off his lighthearted sense of humor.
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Kelly’s Quarantine Style: Borrowing from Lola
Since the couple has been in quarantine, Kelly has given fans a glimpse into how she’s adjusted her routine. She hilariously admitted that she’s been borrowing items from her daughter Lola’s wardrobe because her studio at "Live" is closed due to the pandemic. “All of my clothes, all of my hair products, and all of my makeup are locked in the studio,” she shared during an Instagram Live chat with dancer Tiler Peck. Kelly cleverly found a way to stay bronzed and beautiful, revealing, “I keep putting on my daughter’s self-tanner, thinking that will help.”
DIY Hair Care: Lola’s TikTok-Inspired Tricks
Kelly even mentioned how Lola has been helping her mom look her best while hosting "Live" from home. “My daughter learned how to do my hair using the tie of your bathrobe,” Kelly said, showing off her sexy beach waves. “She watched a TikTok video on how to do hair by wrapping your hair around the bathrobe tie… and my daughter did my hair!”
One thing’s for sure: Kelly Ripa looks absolutely incredible no matter what she’s up to. Whether it’s a DIY haircut or a TikTok-inspired hairstyle, she always manages to shine!
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