Going grey already, Katie? Couric wigs out on new talk show as she dons salt and pepper hairpiece

She's only 55 but Katie Couric is already going grey. 
For her new talk show, that is.
The seasoned television anchor and newly-minted chat show host donned a grey wig for a segment all about hair on Wednesday, after taking to the streets of Manhattan to show off her 'new look'.

Wigging out: Katie Couric donned a grey wig for a segment all about hair on her ABC talk show on Wednesday

The chat show host, known for her sleek honey blonde bob, aged herself quite a few years when she stepped out in a layered salt and pepper hairpiece sweeping her shoulders.

She told viewers: 'More and more women these days are going gray and I decided I wanted to know what it felt like, at least on a temporary basis.'

 

Katie started out by shocking colleagues at the New York offices for her new ABC show, and was then followed by cameras as she hit the streets to ask strangers what they thought about her 'new look'.

She was later joined by fellow talk show host Wendy Williams, who shared her own wig collection - including one named after the editor-at-large of O, The Oprah Magazine, Gayle King - which Wendy wears to the gym.

Having fun with it: Katie hit the streets of Manhattan to see what strangers would say about her 'new look'

Not too impressed? One gentleman seemed to prefer Katie as a blonde

'Wiggie': Self-proclaimed wig lover Wendy Williams, right, talked about her love for hairpieces - and why she's so protective of them

She explained: 'For the most part, I always wear a wig. They’re part of me. I wear one when I go to the gym...

'When I'm inspired by somebody else, like you saw in that (video) Poppy Montgomery inspired me to be red.  And my "Gale King" wig is the one that I wear to the gym.'

She went on to showcase an array of hairpieces selected with the help of her personal 'wig-ologist', Antoine, but admitted she is very protective over her collection.

Wendy explained: 'Only because you know what? I make a lot of jokes about my wigs, and I pull notes out of them on my show, and everybody knows that I wear wigs.'

Trying something new: Katie gets her hair done by a top stylist

Hair-raising: The 55-year-old talk show host appeared to enjoy trying new wigs on for size

Bombshell Katie? The star tossed a set of longer locks for the camera

The episode of Katie also featured hair tips and tricks from several experts, including hair stylist Tippi Shorter, Allure editor-in-chief Linda Wells and author of Going Gray Anne Kreamer.

Shorter, who has styled the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna and Jennifer Hudson, explains the appeal of wearing a wig or extensions for many stars, and the every day woman.

'Women just want to have options,' she said.

'So, extensions are a really great way to change your look or try something new without the major commitment... they are an accessory.

'You can really change your personality by trying these hairpieces.'

Picture perfect: Katie, attending an event in New York on April 23, is known for her sleek honey blonde bob