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Born during Black History Month, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical’s new year-round initiative supports local Black-owned businesses. In partnership with the cast, creative team, and producers of TINA, we are striving to create more opportunities for communities beyond the four walls of our theatre.

Each month, we’ll shine our spotlight on a different local black owned business. If you own a business or would like to tell us about one in your community, fill out the form below.

MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT FORM back to this months spotlight

Heroine Hair

BUSINESS: Heroine Hair

Heroine Hair specialises in Braidless Weave Micro Links Extensions, Wigs and Hair Care. You can visit them in their boutique hair salon in East London. 

Owned by Qualified Hair Stylist Chloe Robinson, Heroine Hair Salon launched in October 2019. Hair extensions, wigs and hair care has been a passion of Chloe’s since she got her first big chop in 2017 and relearnt how to manage and care for natural hair with protective styling with wigs and hair extensions.

Self love is the foundation of this business, who believe that beautiful hair is a statement of that love, which benefits how we look & feel about ourselves. 

Heroine Hair offers a range of hair extension and wig services for Afro & European hair textures. You can choose from their selection of quality hair extension and wigs or bring your own and have them professionally installed.

The business is passionate about customer service and offers a friendly service in a private environment. Enjoy the 1-1 attention from your stylist by booking in your appointment using their easy to use system. 

 

Contact details: 
Website: www.heroinehaircollection.com

Follow @heroinehairsalon on Instagram and Facebook.

Contact: [email protected]

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Esther Austin Global

Photo of January's Black-Owned Business that the Tina Turner Musical supports. This month, Tina the Musical is supporting Esther Austin Global, a 5-time award winning multi-level creative PR platform.
BUSINESS: Esther Austin Global

Esther Austin global is a 5-time award winning multi-level creative PR platform that supports clients to get their voices heard. Their platform features interviews from various disciplines, predominantly form the Music and Entertainment industry, whose stories capture the heart and soul of artists.

The brand also works with young upcoming artists and entrepreneurs to give them a voice. It is a place where generations can therefore come together to understand each other more and to learn from one another.

Esther Austin set up these platforms because of her passion to capture authentic and often never before told stories. Many old skool legends feel under-valued and forgotten, however many are either still performing or have incredible stories to share that can inspire and influence.

These stories are shared on their lifestyle blog as well as their international luxury lifestyle magazine TurningPoint: Music and Lifestyle.

 

Contact details: 
Website: www.estheraustinglobal.biz

Follow @estheraustinglobal on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Contact: [email protected]

Fulham Scalp & Hair Clinic

December's Black Owned Business supported by Tina Turner the Musical. Picture of the owners of Fulham Scalp & Hair Clinic.
BUSINESS: Fulham Scalp & Hair Clinic

Fulham Scalp & Hair Clinic is a Trichology clinic focussed on delivering an honest, all round approach to hair loss and scalp conditions.

Established in 2011 by the formidable Teresa Richardson MIT, both our trichologists are experienced, qualified and registered with the Institute of Trichologists and the Black Skin Directory

We are focussed on holistic approaches to hair and scalp health, this means considering that causation can be triggered by your styling history, your medical history, your diet and even your stress levels and that a multi-faceted approach is needed to see sustainable progress.

We provide particular focus for afro and mixed race hair types, with our plant based products formulated specifically with textured hair in mind by our founding trichologist and produced in small batches onsite. We make it our mission to help every patient feel secure about seeking help, feeling confident in understanding their condition and comfortable connecting with their hair.

So many factors can play a role in impacting the health of our hair and scalps and it can be hard to navigate through what is fact and what is marketed fiction. Put your trust in a qualified expert and get in touch.

 

Contact details: 
Website: fulhamscalphairclinic.com

Follow @fulhamscalphair on Instagram & Twitter and Fulham Scalp & Hair on Facebook.

Contact: [email protected]

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AV On The Edge

AV On the Edge business owner pictured with a hi-tech setup behind him. There are large speakers, sound equipment and a desktop screen in the background.
BUSINESS: AV On The Edge

AV On the Edge is an online audio post-production company committed to offering accessible audio education to learners of all backgrounds and ages. Their online platform provides cutting-edge resources and tailored training programs in areas like music production and postproduction sound for film and games. Inclusivity is central to their mission, welcoming a diverse community of learners globally. 

The aim is for students of their online programs to successfully enter the audio industry. As well as online courses, they offer an online community to network and learn from like-minded individuals. AV On the Edge invites individuals to join their thriving digital community, redefining the future of audio excellence from the convenience of their own online space. They regularly seek to make new industry contacts, including a recent visit to Lewitt Microphones headquarters in Vienna.

 

Contact details: 
Website: avontheedge.com

Follow @afrocenxhix on InstagramFacebook and YouTube.

Contact: [email protected]

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Afrocenchix

Team away day with Afrocenchix
BUSINESS: Afrocenxhix

Founded by Rachael in 2008, Afrocenxhix is a Black-owned hair care business that exists to put your health first in haircare and places sustainability and ethics and its core.

With this vision in mind, Afrocenchix blends safe, effective, vegan ingredients with expertise to make hair care as simple as possible. All raw materials for each product are ethically sourced and use organic, fair trade Shea butter from a cooperative in Ghana. The packaging is also 100% recyclable to support the business’ commitment to sustainability. Running this multi-award winning business in line with these principles helps Afrocenchix deliver top quality, safe, effective products that work for your hair without harming the planet. 

In 2010, Afrocenchix won an award for ‘Ethical and Sustainable Business Innovation’ from the  University of Birmingham. Then in 2015, we won the Bright Ideas Award from UCL, which helped the business expand in new directions.

Afrocenchix is now based in London and is available in Whole Foods, Super Drug and some of the best independent health stores and shall continue developing expertly researched safe, ethical and effective products. The business is also proud to have sold into 54 countries across the world.

 

Contact details: 
Website: https://afrocenchix.com/ 

Follow @afrocenxhix on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Contact: https://afrocenchix.com/pages/contact-us

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Infinite Catering

Infinite Caribbean Cuisine logo co-owners pictured dressed smartly and holding glasses of wine
BUSINESS: Infinite Catering

Infinite Catering is a business founded by Shirrel and Karl, a couple of Jamaican descent. Their passion for cooking was inspired by their parents and grandparents, who came over to the UK in the Windrush Generations, bringing their knowledge, skills, and techniques over with them.

Shirrel and Karl started Infinite Catering in 2018 after the closure of their restaurant, Island Flavas in Greenwich. It was one of their main goals to own a restaurant and at the age of 30 – and they did it.

They never gave up as it was a passion for them to deliver Authentic Caribbean food to people within the UK and worldwide. Shirrel and Karl now have over 10 years of experience within the food industry and believe that hard work is the key to success. The couple are very passionate about providing locally sourced quality food alongside good service.

Infinite Catering is a company that provides a variety of Caribbean dishes to suit everyone’s pallet. They cater for Festivals, Streetfood events, Private Dining, Corporate Events, Special Occasions and lots more. They have also recently launched their very own Jerkalicious Marinade and Rumalious Punch!

“You don’t have to be a chef to cook for the world, just use your mind body, and soul and the rest is infinite

 

Contact details: 
Website: www.infinitecatering.co.uk 

Follow @infinite_catering on Instagram and Facebook

Email: [email protected]

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RUMEDII

BUSINESS: RUMEDII

Rumedii plant based superfoods for kids and the whole family. Gee invented RUMEDII for her son that suffers with Short Gut Syndrome and is Autistic like herself.

Irish Moss (Chondrus Crispus) has been around since the 1800s! It is the world most underrated superfood algae and is one of the most powerful superfoods with one of the worlds most unbeatable mineral and vitamin profile. Helping to balance your Gut Health, eliminate inflammation and restore missing nutrients the body needs daily. Made with organic coconut milk, gluten free oats, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and nay lead, those natural delicious drink is loved by kids and the whole family.

Invented by a determined mother for her son and now the world. Available in the iconic, Selfridges.

 

Contact details: 
Website: www.rumedii.com

Follow @officialrumedii on Instagram

Email: [email protected]

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Artistry Youth Dance

BUSINESS: Artistry Youth Dance

Artistry Youth Dance is a London based youth dance company that supports young people of African and Caribbean heritage. Through a world class training programme, we’re leading the way in creating opportunities for young black dancers. We’re passionate about empowering young people through creative dance development, and along with high-quality training, offer unforgettable dance opportunities with industry leaders and professionals.

As a Company, we are committed to developing the next generation of black dance artists, and in doing so, we’re proud to nurture a richer and more culturally diverse dance community in the UK.

 

Contact details: 
Website: www.artistryyouthdance.com

Follow @artistryyouthdance on Instagram, Facebook and @AYDanceCo on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

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Backstage Niche

BUSINESS: Backstage Niche

Backstage Niche is a community of freelancers from culturally diverse backgrounds who work in technical and backstage theatre, each freelancer has been recommended by one another. Therefore, it is a safe space for us to be represented by trusting co-workers and to find others in the same field.

Our aim is to encourage the involvement of young people into technical/backstage theatre as well as supporting other freelance technical/backstage theatre professionals from different cultural backgrounds. We feel it’s important to inform, engage and encourage young theatre makers from different backgrounds about technical/backstage theatre and aim to close the diversity gap. This includes mentorships, work experience, panel talks, workshops and a database of theatre workers where companies and theatre establishments can find a diverse group of freelancers. 

In addition to this, we advertise our Niche Freelancers on our website and social media to avoid excuses such as: “We weren’t able to find anyone” or “We didn’t know where to look”.

 

Contact details: 
Website: backstageniche.com

Follow @backstage_niche on Instagram and on Facebook

Email: [email protected]

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Bel's Beauty Complex

BUSINESS: Bel's Beauty Complex

Mrs. Belinda Asafo-Agyei is a Certified Registered Trichologist and Hair Care practitioner with over 25 years experience.

Within the last decade, Belinda has owned and run a number of successful hair dressing salons including the current Bels’ Beauty Complex and Trinity Trichology Clinic based in Northolt, London Borough of Ealing.

It is against the backdrop of such experience and knowhow that she has become the founder of the Community-Based Hair Loss Advisory Service – an organization set up to offer hair loss education to a variety of victims of alopecia including the negative impact of this condition on one’s mental health.

The services she offer are universal, neither gender not age specific. You are invited to book an appointment to see and benefit from her specialty in treating scalp dryness and enhancing healthy hair growth and conditioning.

 

Contact details: 
Website: https://www.belindaakobel.com/

Follow @bels_beauty_complex on Instagram and Bel’s Beauty Complex on Facebook and YouTube

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07956 293 093

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Joshua Da Costa Ltd

BUSINESS: Joshua Da Costa Ltd

With over 10 years of experience in the fitness and entertainment industries, Joshua Da Costa is a sought after Fitness and High Performance Coach. He helps busy people achieve their fitness goals with tailored strategies, simplifying fitness and wellbeing and avoiding rigid approaches.

As a holistic advisor for health and wellness programs, Joshua offers a bespoke service for physical and nutritional health, mental wellbeing, stress management, and goal-setting. He has hosted wellbeing connections for West End production teams and one-on-one fitness coaching for TINA The Tina Turner Musical company members. All partnerships begin with a brand immersion workshop and needs analysis for a customised program. The JDC team combines science, fitness, and diet for long-lasting results with a bespoke service tailored to individual client needs.

 

Contact details: 
Website: https://joshua-dacosta.com

Follow @joshuadcosta__ on Instagram and Joshua Da Costa on Facebook

Email: [email protected]

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Blackberry Bumble

BUSINESS: Blackberry Bumble

Blackberry Bumble strives to empower, embrace and showcase all shades of black beauty. Being seen enables dreams. Dreams to learn, aspire and inspire. Blackberry Bumble truly believes that representation is everything! If you can see it, then you can be it!

Jaz Robinson, the founder and creator, launched Blackberry Bumble at the start of 2023. She wanted to promote more representation and implement practices of positive affirmations for all shades of black girls and boys. Jaz started exploring visual art as a child, and always wanted to share her creations on a larger scale. Born to both British parents, with British and Jamaican heritage, Jaz grew up in an area outside of Toronto, Canada, where she felt a lack of representation that she could relate to. Once her siblings started to have children of their own, she made it her mission to provide a great amount of representation for not only her nieces and nephews, but for boys and girls around the world through her art. With the successful launch of the Blackberry Bumble Calendar – girls edition, Jaz is looking forward to the launch of the Blackberry Bumble – boys edition later this year. She is so humbled by the positive response Blackberry Bumble has received, and is looking forward to sharing more of her creations in the near future.

 

Contact details: 
Website: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BlackberryBumbleShop

Follow @blackberrybumble on Instagram and Blackberry Bumble on Facebook

Email: [email protected]

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Aysha Bell Wellness

BUSINESS: Aysha Bell Wellness

Coming from a long line of healers and psychics, Aysha’s energy is truly inspirational – and infectious. Whether you’re attending her yoga sessions, meditation workshops, sound healing or breathwork classes, it’s impossible to walk away feeling anything other than centred, restored and rejuvenated. It’s no wonder her classes and retreats fill up so quickly. Her practice is based on somatic therapy – channelling the energy of the universe to help clients connect body and mind and become more present in their lives.

Aysha’s regular classes are run from her studio in (the Refinerye9) Hackney. She also runs popular retreats in locations both in the UK and around the world. She firmly believes that life should be balanced – and fun. Everyone is welcome, no matter skill level or lifestyle choices. Her classes are a brave, fun, warm and vibrant community where emphasis is on safety and connection in a nurturing and friendly environment. Come in, kick off your shoes, stretch out those shoulders, and breathe.

 

Contact details:

Website: www.ayshabell.com

Follow @ayshabellwellness on Instagram and Facebook

Email: [email protected]

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Good Guys Decorating

BUSINESS: Good Guys Decorating

Good Guys Decorating is a painting and decorating business that gives back to the community and young people all across London, by taking a percentage of our profits from each paid job we get and once a month painting the bedroom of a young person living in poverty or someone suffering with mental health issues free of charge.  

Cyle, the founder, launched Good Guys Decorating in 2018 because he wanted to create and use a platform to do more for others and not just himself. When he started all he could offer was his time as it was just him on his own painting but after a lot of good publicity the business are now sponsored by Very Uk and are being supported by Dulux Decorating Centre and Dunelms Uk , which means as part of our givebacks they are able to provide the families with new necessary items for their homes and in many cases they have completely gutted out homes and replaced everything for them with brand new stuff. To be able to do the work we do they need paid work so please think of us when your next painting project comes up because by choosing Good Guys Decorating you are choosing to help others. 

 

Contact details:

Website: goodguysdecorating.com

Follow @goodguysdecorating on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: 07597148846

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Awe London

BUSINESS: Awe London

Accuracy, Wellness & Experience. Three things you will encounter during your time at AWE. We promise to provide you with high quality beauty treatments, personal care and an overall magnificent experience.

Our aim is to provide awesome and accurate treatments in our little beautiful environment, whilst keeping client wellness at the forefront of what we do.

Specialising in nail treatments with a small but skilled team, we use luxury products to create a serene service. We take a genuine interest and care for every client. We make sure that their trip to Awe London is a superb experience.

Our décor combines soft blue walls, teal velvet furniture and dreamy flowers throughout. Clients have told us they feel pampered and relaxed thanks to the calm tones.

Clients get to enjoy something different than the ordinary whilst being pampered.

 

Contact Details:

Website: www.awelondon.co.uk

Follow @awelondon on Instagram and Facebook

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Love Literacy

BUSINESS: Love Literacy

Love Literacy, founded in 2012, is a tuition and intervention service dedicated to raising the attainment of our wide community of learners. It was birthed out of a desire to support parents in ensuring their children have the best opportunity to succeed, through intensive support. Love Literacy offers Maths, English, Literature lessons for primary to secondary students, including 11+ and GCSE students. Students have gone on to study at Eton College, Brampton Manor and a range of grammar schools.

Love Literacy is run by qualified teachers, Zara Muirhead and Cal-I Muirhead who have practised for 30 years, combined, with a Master’s degree, literacy specialism and middle leadership experience.

Contact details:
Website: https://www.love-literacy.com
Phone: 0208 624 0641 or 07495 162 791 

Email at [email protected] and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

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