In This Issue - Fall 2010

Head of the Class

Head of the Class

Head of the ClassGone are the days of bedhead and ponytails. PLAYGROUND readers are stressing about their kids’ ‘dos as much as their own — which makes sense; they are little reflections of ourselves, right? Here are the top haircuts, styles, products and accessories for the 2010-11 back-to-school season — that will promote your kid to “head of the class.”

Hair by Teresa Kim • Photography by Amy Smith • Styled by Tammara Kohler
Shot on location at Stella Luca Salon, Winter Park

Head of the Class

Teresa Kim is the mastermind behind these fashionable hairstyles. She’s originally from Nevada and currently resides in Orlando as a hair stylist at Stella Luca Salon. She is the go-to girl for many local magazine and advertising projects. Her sweet and funny demeanor makes her a joy to be around, and her cutting-edge style keeps her on the leading front of hair trends in Central Florida. In addition to a hectic schedule, she manages to travel the world for new inspirations and to educate others on the Davines product line. Ahh, the life of a single professional! Feel free to set up an appointment with Teresa to replicate one of these fabulous back-to-school looks for your little bookworm. 407-740-7006

Riley (9), Longwood
Top and Juicy Couture jacket from
Neiman Marcus

Head of the Class

Miss Little Cheerleader
Get her pumped up by using a colored, clip-in extension to give a raccoon tail effect sure to please the crowd. Next, spray with Paul Mitchell Extra Body Firm Finishing Spray for that winning touch.

Sydney (4), Orlando
Kaiya Eve top from
Neiman Marcus

Head of the Class

Miss Girl Next Door
Run small amounts of Bumble and Bumble Defrizz and Spray De Mode through her hair before flat-ironing to create full curls and braids that sweep her hair back to create a Grecian look that’s as lovely as apple pie.

Emily (11), Ormond Beach
Dress from
Neiman Marcus

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Miss Smarty Pants
Every prodigy knows how to keep the frizzies away, for silky success. Use a dime-sized amount of Kérastase Oléo-Relax Crème on damp hair. Blow-dry with a round ceramic brush and flat-iron straight.

Aiden (9), Winter Park
Top from Sweet Cheeks Boutique,
scarf from Zara

Head of the Class

Miss Cool, Calm and Creative
Use Moroccanoil to create tiny spiral curls. Add texture and body with Paul Mitchell Spray Wax in the middle section. Great for all hair artistes, Moroccanoil controls frizz and gives moisture and shine back to hair.

India (9), Winter Park
Top from Neiman Marcus

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Miss Musically Inspired
After using a golf ball-sized amount of Davines No. 3 Universal Mattering Mousse on damp hair, blow-dry with a round brush. Complement the funkiness using hot pink clip extensions by Easihair, available at Stella Luca Salon.

Arlo (7), Orlando
Shirt from Sweet Cheeks Boutique

Head of the Class

Mister Bad Boy
Grab a small amount of Moroccanoil and run it through his hair until it jams, creating sizzling shine and taming loud, wild frizz.

Isaac (10), Winter Park
Tee from
Target

Head of the Class

Mister Free Spirit
Run a small amount of Kérastase Oléo-Relax Crème through the masterpiece and let it dry any way the wind blows. Flat-iron a few pieces around his face to let the curls unwind.

Max (5), Orlando
Top from H&M,
sunglasses from Forever 21

Head of the Class

Mister Every Mom’s Favorite
Use a conservative scoop of Davines No. 6 Glossy Plasteline in his respectable new style. All the moms will approve as the product gives hair a medium hold and control on texture.

Trevor (5), Winter Park
Top from Target,
vest from H&M

Head of the Class

Mister Know-It-All
Take a pinkie scoop of Paul Mitchell Styling Crème and run it through damp hair, front to back, sculpting his smart ‘do to the desired texture and body. Every hair type will give this product an A+.

Noah (8), Lake Helen
Jacket,
stylist’s own

Head of the Class

Mister Competitive
Get his head in the game by taking Davines No. 5 Mat Pliable Stucco product and working it through dry hair to create definition and a piecey texture without making the hair look dry, stiff and greasy.

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