WHO would have thought X Factor twins John and Edward's hair-raising quiffs would be top of the crops?

But fans of the Grimes twins are apparently queueing up for the £12 barnets at Altered Images hair salon, Braintree.

Owner Lesley Brighton has been inundated with requests by both boys and girls for a “Jedward” hair cut since the Irish teenagers hit the headlines.

She said: “The women wanting the Jed is a bit bizarre but it's the fashion. The girls all come in giggling but they can't wait to copy their idols.

"The power of X Factor is amazing. We haven’t seen a demand for a particular style like this for a long time. The twins have captured the imagination of a lot of teenagers and it's quite sensational really."

Sophie Reed opted for the trademark quiff after religiously watching the twins' progress on the talent show every Saturday night.She said: “I love the way they are so different and when I saw their haircut I just knew I had to get a Jedward.

"I do like Olly as well but his haircut isn’t as cool. I think my new hair style looks great. It certainly turns heads in the street and is a real talking point at college.”

Fellow Jedward fan Sam Briggs said: “It's the only hair to be seen in. My mates think I’m mad but I just love it. It's quite a lot of effort but well worth it. My boyfriend thinks it's off the wall but I don’t care its just a laugh.”