Then a revolution came to hair in the late 2000s and 2010s, brought about by women of color. I watched in awe as Black women embraced their natural beauty, eschewing relaxers, flat irons, hot combs.

Jewish women, including at the Israeli airline El Al, wore braids to celebrate Agam Berger, released from Hamas captivity on Jan. 30, 2025. (Berger with her parents: handout; El Al staff via El Al) ...