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Australia, and has been seen on MTV,
Netflix, WeTV, Bravo, and NBC, to name
a few. My work has been published in books
such as Glory: Magical Visions of Black Beauty,
which hit the New York Times Best Seller List
and held the number seven position within
the first month of release. Most recently,
I was honored with three awards from the
International Beauty Industry Awards,
including Best Natural Hairstylist, Best
Updo/Upstyle, and Best Braided Style.
HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC
AFFECTED YOUR WORK?
The pandemic definitely affected my
work—being on set and styling clients—
however, it was a needed break from the
everyday hustle and bustle of traveling.
Although social interaction was limited, it
did not stop my creativity. My tribe has a
family business in the production of art, so
we used this time to create, learn, grow in
our crafts, and gain content. We began to
concentrate on each individual's goal—how
we could build onto it, enhance individual
brands, and build our business. Sheltering
in place helped us build a greater empire
for my family, and it also helped me gain a
new perspective on time management.
"I am inspired by life in general. Past
experiences inspire me. My inner
child's accomplishments help me
handle challenges and inspire me to
go hard every day." —Shanna Anise
TIMELESS BEAUTY
Photographer: @drexinanelson
Hair: @redmystiqueart
Makeup: @kirazitney