Kelly Ripa, the beloved co-host of “Live with Kelly and Mark,” has sparked a buzz by expressing her thoughts on transitioning to natural gray hair. During a recent episode of the show, the 53-year-old Ripa confided in her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos, about her frustrations with the time-consuming process of covering her gray hair.
The conversation was prompted by a recent hair coloring session that left Ripa feeling overwhelmed. “I cannot tell you how long it takes now to cover my gray hair,” she lamented, adding that the process often takes “hours and hours.” Ripa’s admission was met with empathy from Consuelos, who jokingly inquired if she was “done” yet.
Taking their discussion a step further, Consuelos asked if Ripa was ready to embrace the natural aging process and allow her gray hair to take center stage. Ripa responded with a mixture of curiosity and hesitation. While she acknowledged that “certain people look great with gray hair,” she expressed uncertainty about whether her own gray hair would be as flattering.
Ripa also revealed her previous experimentation with gray hair during the COVID-19 pandemic. She explained that she had privately embraced her gray hairs but used brown eyeshadow to create the illusion of colored roots for public appearances. The experience gave Ripa a glimpse of what she might look like with fully gray hair.
In a heartwarming display of support, Consuelos confessed that he found Ripa’s gray hair beautiful and looked forward to seeing her fully embrace it. Ripa playfully retorted that she might achieve that state “by the end of the week.”
Ripa’s contemplation of transitioning to gray hair has drawn comparisons to other celebrities who have gracefully embraced their natural locks, such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek, and Jennifer Aniston. Should Ripa decide to take the plunge, she will join a growing number of women who are challenging societal norms and embracing the beauty of aging with authenticity and confidence.
