Models Angelica Salamlo, Clare MacDougald and Jack Dolla Maestra are pictured here in City West Hotel with headpieces made entirely from hair.

These stunning styles were created by Louise Jordan, Irish Hairstylist of the Year 2011 and Raimondas Pasternackis, Irish Barber of the Year 2011.

Stylists all across Ireland are sharpening their scissors for the upcoming Irish Hairdressing Championships.

The Irish Hairdressing Championships will see 300 hairdressers from across Ireland battle it out by creating more than 500 different looks at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin on Sunday, March 4.

There are an estimated 2,300 hair salons in Ireland employing close to 15,000 people.

And the Championships demonstrate the creative and artistic work of Irish hair styling professionals.

Competitors have until February 28 to enter. See www.irishhairfed.com.