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Wed 03 Mar 2010It started with a quiff
X-Factor stars John and Edward Grimes are as well known for their haircut as they are for their music, spawning a booming trade in ‘Jedward’ haircuts and securing the twins’ place in the haircut hall of fame, writes BRIAN O’CONNELL
EVERY SO often, a popular culture phenomenon comes along that delights hairdressers and barbers while at the same time strikes despair into the hearts of parents. Cue, “the Jedward”. As the X-Factor contestants embark on their first Irish tour, their hair-raising antics are beginning to have an impact on the fashion styles of Irish youngsters.
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