The Mall Wood Green is a wonderful hub for local entrepreneurs, with more than 70 independent businesses offering specialist services and products for the community and beyond. In celebration of Black History Month, the shopping centre is shining the spotlight on its brilliant black-owned businesses.
NEON
First up is Neon, a specialist in afro hair styling. As well as cornrows, locs, twists and braids, the popular salon offers weaves, wigs and afro hair extension. Alongside this, it also provides a range of beauty services, including pedicures, lashes, tinting and waxing.
The RecordShop
Founded in 2015 by North London-born powerhouse, Mary Otumahana aka Wondr Woman, The RecordShop is a small charitable organisation on a big mission – to enable young people who face barriers, access to a safe space to support them with their personal, professional and educational needs.
The RecordShop offers musical opportunities through workshops, events, recording and work experience for 11–25-year-olds. Having relocated to The Mall Wood Green in 2020, it’s an award-winning, multi-purpose music space and wonderful cultural hub for creatives. Active in the local community, it also hosts regular events such as open mic nights, so if you’re a budding musician, it’s the place to be.
Kenzie Uniforms
Located in The Mall Wood Green’s thriving Market Hall, Kenzie Uniforms is known locally for its excellent school uniform service. It offers a vast range of school wear for both boys and girls. Staff there love to offer a personalised service and enjoy seeing their young customers grow from reception up to GCSE.
Brush Europe
If you’re looking for unique, fresh cosmetics, handmade in the UK, Brush Europe is the place to go. The company makes natural, organic, vegetarian and vegan products, which are cruelty-free and do not contain any phthalates, parabens, sulphates or triclosan.
Based on the lower floor of the shopping centre, BE stocks a gorgeous range of indulgent soaps, creams, shampoo bars, hair conditioners, body oils, facial oils, scrubs, bath bombs and bath truffles to help promote naturally beautiful, glowing skin – all made with love.
Success Hair and Beauty
Another Market Hall favourite, Success Hair & Beauty is a fashion, health and wellbeing retailer. As well as an extensive range of afro hair products, it sells gorgeous hats, herbal products and crystals.
Identity School of Acting
Founded 20 years ago by Femi Oguns, Identity School of Acting (IDSA) is a double award-winning part-time drama school and The Mall Wood Green’s latest addition. Based in both Wood Green and across the pond in Los Angeles, IDSA has birthed ground-breaking talent and huge stars, many of which have gone on to enjoy dynamic careers across stage and screen. An established hub of creative talent, well-known alumni include the likes of John Boyega, Letitia Wright, and Bridgerton’s Regé-Jean Page.
