When Serena Williams surprises fans, she does it in style. During the surprise performance at the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show, the tennis legend took the stage alongside Kendrick Lamar—and her hair was just as show-stopping as her moves. The secret behind Serena’s smooth curls? Celebrity hairstylist Angela Meadows, who has been Serena’s go-to for years + the soon-to-launch Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum—a game changer for frizz-free, high-shine hair.
Serena’s Super Bowl Hair
Performing under the bright stadium lights (and battling New Orleans’ unpredictable humidity), Serena needed a look that could hold up all night long. Angela knew exactly how to make it happen.
“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. Wella Professionals was the obvious choice from color to styling. The game changer was Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum that set the whole look, keeping the curls in place without any frizz!” – Angela Meadows
How to Get Serena’s Smooth & Shiny Curls
Want to recreate Serena’s Super Bowl-ready curls? Angela breaks down her step-by-step process using Wella Professionals products:
Step 1: Perfecting the Color
Serena’s signature blonde hues were created using a mix of Wella Professionals Shinefinity shades:
- Root Shadow & Lowlights: Wella Professionals Shinefinity shade 04/0 for depth and dimension.
- Highlights: Wella Professionals Shinefinity shade 010/0 for brightness.
- Warm Tones: A blend of Shinefinity shades 7/13 and 9/13 for a golden, sun-kissed finish.
Step 2: Hydration & Protection
After coloring, Angela gave Serena’s hair some serious TLC:
- Cleanse & Condition: Using Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Shampoo & Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Conditioner to create a soft, silky foundation.
- Deep Treatment: Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Mask for extra hydration and repair.
- Heat Protection: Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Protective Leave-In applied to towel-dried hair before styling.
Step 3: Styling for Super Bowl-Worthy Shine
- Blow Dry & Curl: Angela used a half-inch curling iron to create long-lasting, defined curls.
- The Secret Sauce: To finish the look, she applied Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum, which nourishes hair in 30 secs, with smoothness that lasts up to 3 days* and:
- Controls frizz for up to 96 hours (a must in humid climates!)
- Up to 85% smoother hair**
- Delivers ultra-smooth, glossy hair
- Contains Squalane and Omega-9 for hydration and shine
Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum
*if unwashed for 3 days, vs. untreated **vs untreated
Where to Get Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum
Want to get your hands on this game-changing serum? Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum launches in March at Ulta Beauty and in April on Amazon—so you won’t have to wait long to achieve salon-quality smoothness at home.
