Madonna looked absolutely FAB-U-LOUS during her Super Bowl halftime performance, and she has one man to thank: her lifelong stylist, Wella Professionals Celebrity Ambassador Andy LeCompte. Those gorgeous, stay-in-one-place waves were “Like a Prayer” and allowed Madge to “Express Herself” as she busted out her signature “Vogue.” “Madonna’s look demanded something fit for a queen,” Andy shares. “We tried a couple variations in rehearsals with texture and size of waves. We played with the tightness and looseness of the curls, and also the amount of volume to see what would work best. We even discussed bangs!” To get the look, wash hair with Wella Professionals Enrich Shampoo and Conditioner to maximize volume and shine. Next, blow dry hair completely smooth with a ceramic brush. Spray hair evenly with a light application of Wella Professionals Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray. Separate the hair into small, 2-inch sections and use a medium barrel curling iron to create bouncy curls. Lift the root area with a rattail comb and aerate the hair shaft with fingers to soften the look. Spritz the hair with Wella Professionals Shimmer Delight Shine Spray for an allover radiant glow. And finally, set with Wella Professionals Stay Firm Finishing Spray to control flyaways and give hair unbeatable holding power.

With her mega-sized voice and now a mega-sized trophy case for all those new Grammys, it’s only natural that Adele completes her look with mega-sized, voluminous locks. The singing sensation single-handedly brought big hair back, and we can’t get enough of her style; she always looks classy, feminine and downright lovely. To create an Adele-inspired ‘do on your client, roll sections of hair onto hot rollers, starting at the top of the head. Spray each section with hairspray and allow the rollers to cool. Once cool, remove the rollers, create a deep center part, then brush the curls out to create waves. If your client needs a little boost in the volume department, recommend extensions! A basic rule of thumb for applying extensions to create believable volume, says Great Lengths Technical Director Celeste Lucero, is to add 3 to 5 rows at the sides, 2 to 5 rows at the nape and 2 to 5 rows at the perimeter.

American Hair Story

Sunday night’s Golden Globes saw stars “Puttin’ on the Ritz” for their red carpet photo ops and American Horror Story’s Connie Britton looked anything but horrifying in her vintage gown and tousled waves. Solo Artists’ Charles Dujic created the look by applying Bumble and bumble Surf Spray to the roots of her damp hair, then added Moroccanoil to the lengths and ends for moisture and sheen. “I blow dried her hair using a large round brush, and in preparation for the set, I sprayed her hair section by section with Bb. Spray De Mode,” Charles explains. Next, he set just the top and crown in large Velcro rollers to lock in some lift at the root, and then set the rest of her hair with a 1¼-inch barrel curling iron. “I alternated the iron in different directions so the waves would bounce off each other,” he adds. He removed the Velcro rollers and curled the hair "barrel style" with a 1½-inch iron for extra lift at the crown then flipped her hair over and shook it out, working Bb. Brilliantine into her hair with his hands. “She flipped her hair back over and I back-brushed it where the rollers were placed earlier, just at the root, and locked her look in place with another blast of Spray De Mode!

Pixie Power

Say your client is the adventurous type who wants a new look for new year, but has absolutely no idea what she wants. What are you to do? Suggest this updated pixie seen on Ashlee Simpson. With its asymmetrical, swooped fringe in front and shorter lengths in the back, this cut works well for clients of all ages and is particularly stunning on oval and square face shapes, according to our good friend Phillip Wilson. It can also be styled in many ways, and gives the stylist the option to customize each cut for the client. “This cut is so hot right now because it’s so versatile” he adds. “The key to this look is to create a soft, flirty and feathered texture rather than solid lines. Cut into the perimeter to customize the shape and create details to highlight your client’s best features.” For a flawless finish, Phillip recommends using Pureology Nano Glaze Styling Cream to piece out or smooth the texture, depending on your desired result..

Fortune Teller

This Sunday, the Golden Globes return to television (thank God) and we'll no longer be forced to sit and stir with anticipation over whether our favorite stars will take home the trophies (good luck Jessica Lange). Now, if only we had a fortune teller on hand to predict the looks. Wait—we do! Cue Wella Celebrity Stylist Andy LeCompte. Andy is no stranger to the Golden Globes since he’s been styling top stars like Penelope Cruz and Jennifer Lopez since 2007. “I think that we will see a peak in fluid textures that suggest effortless elegance—very healthy and sleek hair that shows a lot of movement,” he shares. “This style will be popular with soft and light tones with a warm glow that emphasizes healthy, shiny hair representative of the Wella Trend Vision look aptly named, ‘Grace.’” To get these looks, his go-to tools include large hair pins, curling irons and straightening irons which allow him to play with hair texture. And to dramatically enhance shine, he recommends using Wella Professionals Enrich Shampoo and Conditioner to replenish moisture and volume for dry or damaged hair. For a flawless finish with maximum shine, finish your look with an overall spritz

The 2009 Emmys showcased understated beauty all around. From the hair to the dress to the jewelry, small screen stars kept their looks simple and elegant—far from over the top. A host of celebrities favored swept back styles over elaborate creations, their hair pulled into neat chignons or ponytails at the nape. And other stars wore their hair down, displaying smooth, unfettered strands. We asked celeb styles to dish on their favorite looks of the night and weigh in on the understated, “less is more” hair trend

Two of the most effective techniques for creating modern, diffused haircuts, according to the pros at Aquage, are point cutting and deep point cutting. When point cutting, point scissors diagonally into the hair at a 45-degree angle and cut 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch into the line with the scissor tips to create a chipped, grown-out appearance. When deep point cutting, which removes weight without removing length, insert the tips of the scissors straight into the hair, close with one fluid motion and cut as you remove the shears out and away. Do not angle shears—doing so can cause hair to shift to the left or to the right.

The best cuts flatter the client’s facial features so here are some design tips from salon owner, artist and educator Eric Fisher. If the client’s forehead is wide, consider creating bangs that are long enough to balance the width of the face. Narrow forehead? Extend the width by cutting wider bangs.  If she has a large nose, keep the hair longer, add softer layers around the sides and the top of the head and pair with soft bangs. Downsize thick necks with long layers and soft movement in and around the neck area and enhance a longer neck with a layered or bobbed cut that’s just above the shoulders.