Anu Prestonia

Anu Prestonia is an African-American hairdresser based in New York.[1][2] She is considered an expert in the field of natural hair styling for black women.[3][4][5]

Prestonia grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, and later moved to New York City at 10 years old. [6] In 2012, she produced In Our Heads About Our Hair, a documentary about hair acceptance, and African-American women's hair care and self esteem.[7][8]

In 2021, she launched Anu Essentials, a line of perfumes and body care oils.[9]

References

  1. ^ Saro-Wiwa, Zina (31 May 2012). "Black Women's Transitions to Natural Hair". New York Times. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  2. ^ Andrews, Jessica (9 July 2015). "Not a Trend: Regarding the Afro as Art". Elle. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  3. ^ "BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2015: It's a 'Fro back!". NY Daily News. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  4. ^ "Ask The Experts: 5 Ways To Keep Locs Tight". Essence. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  5. ^ Mji, Zanele. "Rocking Box Braids". Fashionista. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  6. ^ "Anu Prestonia interview conducted by Candacy Taylor, 2012-09-05". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  7. ^ Angaza, Hemamset, In Our Heads About Our Hair (Documentary, Comedy, Drama), retrieved 10 October 2024
  8. ^ "Documentary Film makers & Film Productions. Watch Documentaries Online". www.cultureunplugged.com. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  9. ^ Smith, Erica (16 August 2021). "The Natural-Hair-Care Pioneer Turned Perfumer". The Cut. Retrieved 10 October 2024.



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