1D Harry's Hairstyles Advice For Union J George

One Direction has been imparting the wisdom gained from his own experience as an international pop heart throb - and apparently told George not to cut off his flowing locks.

"Harry sees a lot of himself in George, so wanted to pass on a jokey text revealing his own secret, which is why he told him to never cut his curls as he reckons his hair makes him such a hit with the ladies.

"George was laughing and showed the text to a couple of people, but I'd say there's no way he'll be going for any drastic haircuts from now on."

The Mirror reports that the boy bands met last week, with the old hands giving the young hopefuls more advice on how to deal with the contest.

Union J were quoted as saying: "It was awesome to meet them as they've been in the same position we're in now, a couple of years ago."

We told you earlier today how Beyoncé is reported to be booked for the final of The X Factor.