Lisa Rinna swaps her signature shag for long hairstyle

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Television personality Lisa Rinna is switching up her signature look.

The 54-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star debuted new, longer locks Tuesday after 19 years with a shag.

Rinna said in an interview with People that she entrusted hairstylist Julius Michael with her transformation. Michael has also worked with Real Housewives stars Danielle Staub, Tamra Judge and Peggy Sulahian.

"The last time I grew my hair out was when I had [daughter] Delilah Belle. So, 19 years ago!" Rinna told the magazine. "It was time, what the hell!"

"I think spending the last two years with Erika Jayne has rubbed off on me," she added, referencing her co-star. "She has the most fabulous hairdos. And in September, Julius and I did my hair off my face and it was really fun. This seemed like the next thing to try!"

Rinna achieved her look with 14-inch clip-in hair extensions. She debuted her new hairstyle on Tuesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live, and also posted a photo of her look on Instagram.

"Hey," the star captioned the picture.

Rinna joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in Season 4, and was made a series regular in Season 5. The show co-stars Jayne, Lisa Vanderpump, Kyle Richards, Dorit Kemsley and Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave.