This Independent Retailer Month, we’re delighted to be highlighting the independent businesses that are dedicated to offering the best services in our beautiful Birmingham suburb!
We reached out to a selection of our businesses to learn more about them and celebrate their wonderful hardworking teams! Read their stories (as told by the businesses themselves) below:
For over 55 years, Reflections Hair & Beauty Salon has been at the heart of hairdressing excellence, proudly serving Harborne High Street for more than 30 years. Our experienced team has built a trusted reputation across generations of clients, combining creativity, expertise, and exceptional customer care.
As a Wella Colour Expert Salon, we’re passionate about delivering beautiful, healthy hair using industry-leading brands including Moroccanoil, Color Wow, and Olaplex. Our talented stylists specialise in every aspect of hairdressing, with three members of our team each bringing over 30 years of experience. We’re also proud to have Karen, a Wella Master Colour Expert and MCA Colour Award recipient, whose expertise ensures the highest standard of colour services.
Investing in the future of our industry is just as important to us. Alongside our salon, we offer apprenticeships and run our own training academy, located near The Mailbox in Birmingham, helping to develop the next generation of talented hair professionals.
Beyond hair, we’re home to a collection of independent specialists offering chiropody, nail and beauty treatments, making Reflections your destination for complete self-care.
Whether you’re a loyal client or visiting us for the first time, we’d love to welcome you to Reflections Hair & Beauty Salon. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, visit our website to explore our services, and book your next appointment. We can’t wait to see you in the salon!
Spencer Shaw Solicitors was founded in 2007 by Ian Jones. Originally based on the Hagley Road, we moved to Harborne in 2021 after outgrowing our old office. We've found the local business community to be warm, welcoming, and very supportive. And of course, it is convenient having everything from cafes and restaurants to dentists, hairdressers and tailors on our doorstep. We have also built connections with local charities including QAC, which is rewarding as we can see the direct impact of our support.
We're lucky to be based in a beautiful restored building on Vivian Road, which provides a great working environment for staff. For clients, the atmosphere is calmer than the city centre, which is important as most people visiting are going through a stressful experience.
We're a truly local firm - our office-based team live locally, and our Practice Manager is on the board for Harborne Village BID. We're proud to call Harborne our home and hope to be part of the community for a long time to come."
McHugo Homes is an independent estate agency based in the heart of Harborne, built on the belief that moving home should always feel personal.
We're a small, dedicated team consisting of hands-on owner Andy, alongside Charlotte and Tristan. The three of us work together on every move because we genuinely believe people deserve that level of care. Buying or selling a home is one of life's biggest decisions and we never lose sight of that.
That means you'll always know who's looking after your move and can expect familiar faces, consistent communication and genuine accountability from start to finish. From providing honest market advice and creating bespoke marketing strategies to conducting viewings, negotiating offers and managing the sales process through to completion, our aim is to make every move as smooth and stress-free as possible.
As a local independent business, we're passionate about Harborne and the community that makes it so special. We know people don't simply buy a house—they choose a neighbourhood, a lifestyle and a place to call home. That's why we take pride not only in helping people move, but also in supporting the independent businesses and community that give Harborne its unique character.
For us, estate agency has always been about people first. Building lasting relationships, earning trust and delivering a genuinely personal service remain at the heart of everything we do.
Vine Studios by James Nicklin is an independent hair salon in the heart of Harborne, created to offer a more considered, personal approach to hairdressing. We believe great hair starts with listening, taking the time to understand each person and creating beautiful, wearable hair that helps them feel their best.
Founded by James Nicklin, Vine Studios was built with a vision of combining exceptional hairdressing with a calm, welcoming environment where clients feel genuinely looked after. Alongside James, our growing team shares the same passion for craftsmanship, creativity and building lasting relationships with every client who walks through the door.
Our ambition is to launch our upstairs space as the Midlands’ hub for hair education, wellbeing and creativity. Alongside a luxury head spa and multifunctional event space, we want to welcome leading hair brands and independent educators, helping hairdressers become experts in their craft while bringing new opportunities to Harborne.
The Reviews
‘Breezy space stocked with an eclectic mix of silver, semi precious and gold plate jewellery plus unusual items for the home’.
‘A gem of a shop as long as you want something unique and original’
About us
We opened our doors 22 years ago, founded by Richard (pictured above in the 60s).
We sell mainly silver jewellery specialising in semi-precious stones.
We also sell what the youth call WooWoo! That's incense, essential oils and crystals.
Services we offer are Professional piercing and Jewellery Repairs!
And what we’re up to now:
We are working hard on a new website which will go live soon.
We have just had a delivery of silver rings with semi precious stones in extra small and extra large sizes.
We painted our shop Pink to make it easier to find.
