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IMAGES: The most influential hairstyles EVER!

According to a poll of hairdressers, these dos are the most iconic of all time!

If you're considering a trip to the salon, here's some inspiration for you.

According to a poll of UK Hairdressing Council members, the following are the most in-demand, influential styles -- ever! Take a look!

1. Audrey Hepburn's French pleat

Silver screen star Hepburn wore her hair in an elegantly upswept French pleat for the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany's and it is the most influential hairstyle of all time.

Fifty years on, it's apparently the most-requested style in UK salons!

2. Marilyn Monroe's platinum curls

The iconic blonde bombshell's platinum curled locks came in a close second.

3. Twiggy's short crop

The original supermodel of the '60s had a short, boyish do that is still chic and on-trend today.

4. Disney's Litte Mermaid Ariel's red flowing hair

With a beautiful mane of animated red, Ariel, the lead character of Disney's The Little Mermaid, was fourth.

5. Jennifer Aniston's 'Rachel'

Of course, no popular hairstyle list is complete without this iconic look popularised by Hollywood A-lister Jennifer Aniston on the sitcom Friends -- it's even named 'The Rachel' after her character!

6. Victoria Beckham's 'Pob'

Mrs Beckham's Posh bob or 'Pob', as it came to be known, came in at sixth place.

7. Cheryl Cole's long locks

X Factor darling Cheryl Cole's long chestnut brown locks grabbed the seventh position.

8. Rihanna's red look

The run-down then went more extreme with R'n'B star Rihanna's daring bright red style at eight.

9. Demi Moore's shaved head

Demi Moore's completely shaved head for the movie GI Jane came in at Number Nine.

10. Eva Longoria's chocolate appeal

And rounding off the top 10 was Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria's richly-coloured signature style.