Tyra Banks revealed her real hair on the season premiere of her talk show on September 8, 2009. Banks, who has stated many times that she wears weaves, wigs and extensions, declared a "National Real Hair Day" on the show. She emerged at the onset of the show claiming she was fresh out of the shower - adding that she'd done nothing to her hair. With the help of her stylist, Tyra took viewers step by step through the process of doing her hair.http://perezhilton.com/2009-08-17-tyra-creates-her-very-own-holiday<ref> <ref>http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/09/78384/
During the original show, Banks spoke at length about her hair issues over the years, saying she went au natural with her hair to show "the real me." Her stylist then explains exactly what styling Banks' hair entails - from straightening to product use to actual styling. Banks spent a portion of the show talking with women who had issues with their hair - specifically, the lengths they go to to make it look good.http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/09/08/2009-09-08_tyra_banks_to_reveal_her_real_hair_on_season_premiere_of_the_tyra_show.html
The Show is Over?
In December 2009, Tyra Banks announced that after five seasons, her show would end. The last Tyra show will air in the spring of 2010. Banks' future plans? Reports say she plans to help launch her new film production company, Bankable Studios.http://tvwatch.people.com/2009/12/28/tyra-banks-says-goodbye-to-talk-show/
Tyra Banks Gets Real About Hair
In this video clip, Tyra Banks talks about her struggles with her hair over the years - all the things she's used to make her hair look good. From weaves to hair extensions, Banks mentions that she's worn them all at one time or another. She then mentions that she's wearing her "real hair" for the first time in ages. This clip originally aired as part of The Tyra Banks Show in September of 2009.