Young hairdresser of the year finalists photos

The standard of entries to this year's The Clothes Show Live Young Hairdresser of the Year, sponsored by HJi, in association with Your Hair magazine, was higher than ever.

After much deliberation by the judges these 20 images were selected as the finalists.

The finalists will now have 45 minutes to recreate these stunning hairstyles at the live final at the Clothes Show Live, at the NEC on December 5.

Altin Ismaili Marc Antoni	Aimee Brown Strangeways	Amy Estall Forresters
Benedict O'Kelly Colour Lounge	Benjamin Kristian Zullo and Holland	Dafydd Rhys Thomas Ken Picton
Dan Spiller Marc Antoni	Donna Tovey PKAI Hair	Hannah Macklin KJM Salons
Jade Miles KJM Salons	James Theaker Mark Scott	Joe Amante TONI&GUY
Jonathan Andrew Cox McMillan Hair and Beauty	Joseph Ferraro Halo	Kylie Barber BHP Hairdressing
Lauren Sala Rainbow Room	Lauren Smith Aesthetics Hair & Beauty	Raychel Farren Mode
Rebecca Griffiths K2 The Salon	Steven Butt Cox McMillan Hair and Beauty