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Mobile hairdresser: Jeremy converted an old caravan into a salon

04.07.2026 14:20 1 min 1 source

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Mobile hairdresser: Jeremy converted an old caravan into a salon — © Jean-Christophe BEAUCHE

Since July 1, 2026, Jeremy Jeanne has been operating his mobile salon Merlan Mobile every Wednesday in Bretteville (Manche). He converted a 1974 caravan into a fully equipped hairdressing salon with a washbasin, adjustable chair, and solar panels. The service targets rural areas lacking permanent hairdressers.

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Mobile hairdresser: Jeremy converted an old caravan into a salon

Since July 1, 2026, Jeremy Jeanne has been operating his mobile salon Merlan Mobile every Wednesday in Bretteville (Manche). He converted a 1974 carav...

04.07.2026 actu.fr FRA Original source

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