Hairdressers are something we are all missing at the moment - so here are some of Suffolk's stylists in action over the years.

Stowmarket Mercury: Stylists, models and members of the audience at West Suffolk College's festival of hair and beauty in 2002Stylists, models and members of the audience at West Suffolk College's festival of hair and beauty in 2002 (Image: Archant)

Our gallery includes hairstyling students at colleges in Suffolk creating some amazing hair styles at special showcase events.

Stowmarket Mercury: Competitors and models taking part in Hair and Beauty 2002 at the Suffolk College in IpswichCompetitors and models taking part in Hair and Beauty 2002 at the Suffolk College in Ipswich (Image: Archant)

There are also memories of broadcaster Noel Edmonds opening Scissors salon in Ipswich in 1974, where he had a turn in the chair as a customer.

Stowmarket Mercury: Staff at Wildens hairdressing salon, Stowmarket, in August 1964Staff at Wildens hairdressing salon, Stowmarket, in August 1964 (Image: Archant)

Do the hairstyles from different eras in these photos bring back memories for you, and can you spot any familiar faces?

Stowmarket Mercury: A fancy dress day at Strands Hair Salon, Woodbridge, in December 1984A fancy dress day at Strands Hair Salon, Woodbridge, in December 1984 (Image: Archant)

If you are currently struggling to keep your locks under control, the good news is that salons are planned to reopen as part of the government's roadmap, from April 12 at the earliest.

Stowmarket Mercury: Some interesting hair-dos at Suffolk College in 1985Some interesting hair-dos at Suffolk College in 1985 (Image: Archant)

If these photos bring back memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

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Stowmarket Mercury: West Suffolk College's festival of hair and beauty in 2004West Suffolk College's festival of hair and beauty in 2004 (Image: Archant)

Stowmarket Mercury: Hairdressing competition winners at the Civic College in IpswichHairdressing competition winners at the Civic College in Ipswich (Image: Archant)