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Anu Prestonia is an African-American hairdresser based in New York. She is considered an expert in the field of natural hair styling for black women.

Prestonia grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, and later moved to New York City at 10 years old. 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.

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

References

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  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.
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  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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