How does janie change her hair after joes death?

After Joe's death in Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Janie changes her hair by letting it down and wearing it loose instead of tying it up as she did during her marriage. This act symbolizes her newfound freedom and independence, marking a departure from the constraints Joe imposed on her. By embracing her natural beauty, Janie begins to reclaim her identity and express herself authentically.