Celebrity Hairstylist Angela Meadows Breaks Down How She Styled Serena Williams’ Radiant Blonde Curls for Her Surprise Super Bowl Half-Time Performance

Serena Williams joined Kendrick Lamar during his Super Bowl LIX halftime performance dancing to his infamous Drake diss track “Not Like Us.” For her moment in the spotlight, Williams rocked long, blonde tight curls that complemented her bright blue and white tennis skirt set. The star’s appearance was definitely a surprise to many, but what shocked us the most was how those curls remained perfectly tight and frizz-free in the middle of New Orleans heat. 

The star’s gorgeous blonde curls can be credited to her longtime hairstylist Angela Meadows, who ensured that her locks remained flowy, hydrated, and in place during the event.

“We wanted a statement style that would be a showstopper for Serena’s surprise dance moment with Kendrick Lamar but also hold up against the wind and possible humidity of New Orleans for the big game,” said Meadows. “Wella Professionals was the obvious choice from color to styling, and the game changer was Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum that set the whole look keeping the curls in place without any frizz!” 

Ahead, The Tease tapped Meadows to share exactly how she created Williams’ flawless ‘do for the Super Bowl.

Get the Look: 

1. Meadows said she used Wella Professionals Shinefinity shade 04/0 for a root shadow and low lights, and highlighted with Wella Professionals Shinefinity shade 010/0 and used equal parts of Wella Professionals Shinefinity shades 7/13 and 9/13 to add warmer tones and create the perfect blonde hues. 
2. After coloring, she washed and conditioned with Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Shampoo and Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Conditioner, then deep-conditioned with Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Mask.
3. To style, she applied Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Protective Leave-In on towel-dried hair to protect against heat, then blow dried and curled with a half inch curling iron.
4. She finished the look with Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum to combat frizz, create a smooth texture, and bring shine and health to her hair.

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