Kelly Ripa's Hairstylist Explains Her Hair Extensions & How You Can Get Them

Ever since Kelly Ripa took off her Wigstad on Live with Kelly & Michael I've been after more answers for you and am excited to let you know that I spoke once again to her hairstylist, Ryan Trygstad of the Marie Robinson Salon in NYC to find out more about what exactly she wears and how you can get the look for less. I previously posted about TryBeautyFalls (see here) before Kelly made the switch to actually wearing them.  Well, TryBeautyFalls is her Wigstad, which she called Wigston on TV.  "It's great for celebrities because it helps hold the style that is put in the hair and adds a nice boost," Trygstad comments.  

He came up with the wig-like extension piece and custom makes them according to his clients head size, color and cut.  "It just floats on the head shape using invisible wig thread," he explains.

As of right now he is the only one making them at the Marie Robinson Salon in NYC and they run about $500 per piece, but he does have hopes of making a mass line in the future.

To get the look, Trygstad recommends getting human hair clip in extensions.  With human hair you can wash and heat style it just like Wigstad.  Clip them in for special events and pop them out to sleep or go to the gym.  The thicker your hair is, the more tracks you need.  Try these from Sally Beauty Supply or a set from any beauty supply store.

The Scoop on Kelly Ripa's Extensions & How to Get the Look without Commitment: Enter TryBeauty Falls

Every morning as I sit at my desk I have a very strict morning show routine to accompany my cup of coffee.  First up, Kelly Ripa is in my living room.  Religiously.  She doesn't know it yet, but we're BFF's.  If you watch too, you'll know that she's been experimenting with hair extensions this year and is now addicted.  Being that I'm a huge fan of hers and love the natural boost her extensions added I had to find out the scoop!  I spoke with her extension guru, Ryan Trygstad from the Marie Robinson Salon in NYC and he spilled! "The first time Kelly and I met was the first time she got extensions and ever since I have been doing her a lot for different events the last few months," Trygstad commented.  "I consider her a friend, a really funny friend."

Kelly wanted both fullness and some length.  Trygstad used Great Lengths, because the keratin bond is safe and the color and texture selection is vast.  I had Great Lengths before and was completely obsessed with them!

"Being on a daily talk show her hair is heat styled everyday and it was in so need of some help to bring some life back to it!"

For the everyday girl, Trygstad suggests using clip-ins to get Kelly's look, but make sure they're real hair so you can style them just like your own hair.  For those who would like to make a little bit of an investment he recommends trying his customized extensions, TryBeauty Falls.  They fit on top of your head with a fishing-line like halo that allows it to just sit securely without glue or clips.  I'm thinking about going for a consultation since I'm obsessed with my clip-ins and am always looking for the next best thing.