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Whether it's a quick trim or stylish cut, Kira's new travelling barbershop the Barbarette Van is 'combing' to a car park or beach near you to take the stress out of the snip.
Today, the quirky van creator puts on the brakes to share her share list of what she would add to the Island, and what she would give the chop, to set Jersey firmly on the 'hairway to heaven'.
Most people like to go away at least once a year if they can or have family on the mainland. I would love to take my children to the mainland to see some of the local culture and attractions. To grow they need to live, see and experience the world. But when the cost is so high - especially if you are a big family - you can miss out. This is the same for family and friends that want to come visit our beautiful island. 
I know that there are seasonal flights and package holidays direct, but they are expensive and a lot of families cannot afford them. This means flying to the mainland then making a separate booking on top. Qantas Airways provide island rates for locals, friends and family. This is also available in the Isles of Scilly. Why isn’t this available to our beautiful island?
If we had a standard island rate for locals, friends and family it would make life so much easier. We could then come and go off island and in return family would come over and give financial gain to retail and tourism.
As a mother of three, I spend most of my afternoons, evenings and weekends driving the children around to different activities. Because of this, they always need feeding at peculiar times. They get fed up of the generic lunchbox and they need something healthy and substantial.
I would put a healthy organic drive-thru café on each side of the Island, which would be open 24/7 or at least outside of normal retail times. People are working longer hours or need good food after an evening out. As the sociable foodie island, I think being able to 'drive-thru' at any time and get a smoothie, hot drink and healthy meal while out on the go would appeal to many - day and night!
I would put a lido with park along St Ouen's Bay. Many families spend time along there with children of all ages. There is plenty for older children, including surf schools and food areas and a mass of beautiful beach to play on.
But when the tide is high, there would be no need to go home take the children for a play in the pool or park. Many seaside towns in the UK have these facilities, which are well used.
I would put three and four-bedroom affordable first time buyers houses out West. I know there are builds going on around the island and some hopefully in St Peter. There are a lot of families who have three to four children and want to get on the property ladder, but unless one or both partners are in a high earning bracket, this is not achievable.
I think everyone should have somewhere that’s their own. Not only does your pension seem to be your property these days, it’s the place our children call home. If we are struggling to get on the property ladder now, what’s it going to be like for our children? I know I would like mine to stay in Jersey, but if the prices keep increasing, will they be able to?
We are an island of tourism, so why are the shops not all open on Sunday and evening for the tourists to shop? We are a community of convenience and are all guilty of shopping online. I believe if the shops were open at times that are more convenient to our climate we would use local services more readily.
Part of the reason I started my new mobile business is to work around my family; my husband works six days a week (sometimes seven!), which means I’m only available to work evenings and weekends (if my lovely friends and family help with the children). A lot of people work nine-to-five and don’t have time to shop and make health and beauty appointments.
Having opening hours to suit everyone will give people that can work evenings and weekends (Sunday) more employment opportunities. It is hard giving up weekends but it is also rewarding and will give mums like myself chance to work again!
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