Our Educators
Who We Are
Founder & Organiser of BLCKSTR
Annie Little
Specialising in productions with diverse casts, blending creativity with cultural storytelling. A ScreenSkills Leader of Tomorrow, Annie has worked on Small Axe, Queen Charlotte and others, while championing inclusivity and textured hairstyling through the BLCKSTR programme.
Hair Specialist
Calma Ritchie-Polack
An award-winning hairdresser specialises in styling all hair types and sharing her expertise as an educator. Her credits include MOOD, Vera, and Tyler Perry's Six Triple Eight, alongside a British Hairdresser Award for Afro Hairstyling. Calma leads our talks on textured hairstyling, product knowledge, and tool selection.
Hair & Makeup Designer
Nic Collins
A three-time Emmy winner and BAFTA-nominated Hair and Makeup Designer, celebrated for her period work on Victoria, Downton Abbey, and Queen Charlotte. With 20+ years of experience, she champions diversity in hair and makeup and mentors new talent. Nic leads our talks on makeup, wigs, and crewing.
Session Leader in Hair
Sharon Miller
A celebrity hairstylist and BAFTA nominee for 3 Little Birds. Known for her work on TV, film, and red carpets, she has contributed to high-profile productions and magazine features. Sharon lead our talk on textured hairstyling, product knowledge, and industry best practices.
Session Leader in Makeup
Marcia Blackwood
Marcia Blackwood is an acclaimed Hair and Makeup Designer for TV and film, specialising in Black skin and hair. With 25+ years of expertise, she’s earned top industry accolades, including the RTS Craft and Design Award. A leader and educator, she’s renowned for elevating authentic representation in major productions.
Join the team
Interested in leading a session on Hair?
Get in touch to know more about how to share your expertise as a Hair or Makeup Specialist at one of our BLCKSTR workshops, and we'll discuss if it's the right fit for you.
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