Stylist's social media restored after she says Meta mistakenly flagged her name for terrorist organization connection

ATLANTA — An Atlanta hairstylist said she nearly lost her livelihood when Meta abruptly shut down her social media accounts, citing rules against “dangerous individuals and organizations.”

Isis Aguilar, who has been in the hair industry for five years, said her name — which is also used by a terrorist organization — was the likely trigger for the shutdown. Social media, she explained, is her primary way of booking clients and promoting her salon.

“I was just really overwhelmed, because that’s how I make my living,” Aguilar said. “My gut reaction was, ‘Oh my God, my name is causing a problem again.’ Common sense tells you it’s still a beautiful name, but it’s associated with a terrorist organization.”

Last Thursday, without warning, Aguilar’s business and personal accounts vanished. Me