Anu Prestonia Explained

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]

In 2021, she launched Anu Essentials, a line of perfumes and body care oils.^[8]

External links

• Official website
• Interview with Anu Prestonia, Library of Congress

Notes and References

1. News: Saro-Wiwa. Zina. Black Women's Transitions to Natural Hair. New York Times. 31 May 2012. 17 April 2016.
2. Web site: Andrews. Jessica. Not a Trend: Regarding the Afro as Art. Elle. 9 July 2015. 17 April 2016.
3. Web site: BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2015: It's a 'Fro back!. NY Daily News. 2016-04-17.
4. Web site: Ask The Experts: 5 Ways To Keep Locs Tight. Essence. 17 April 2016.
5. Web site: Mji. Zanele. Rocking Box Braids. Fashionista. 17 April 2016.
6. Web site: Anu Prestonia interview conducted by Candacy Taylor, 2012-09-05 . 2024-10-10 . Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.
7. Web site: Documentary Film makers & Film Productions. Watch Documentaries Online . 2024-10-10 . www.cultureunplugged.com.
8. Web site: Smith . Erica . 2021-08-16 . The Natural-Hair-Care Pioneer Turned Perfumer . 2024-10-10 . The Cut . en.