Good hair day? Top Irish hairdressers show off their skills

Model Jodie Walsh wears a creation called "Punk Rock" by stylist Aoife Flynn Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Dublin hosted some of Ireland's top hairdressers in the National Hairdressing Championships, competing in several categories including bridal, long hair and up-do.

The highlight of the show, the "creative fantasy" category, saw some rather unusual, over-the-top creations.

Model Belinda Flinter "Celtic Galdiat-HER" by stylist Brian Garvey Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Model Yvette Byrne and "A Day at the Races" by stylist Edel Jones Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Models wait to have their hair judged in the Bridal category Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Model Katie Brill wears "Atlantic Jewel" by stylist Theresa Molloy Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Model Jade Entwistle wearing "Autumn Eve" by stylist Shannon McGaghey Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Model Jodie Walsh wears a creation called "Punk Rock" by stylist Aoife Flynn Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire