An Indian girl with curly hair is one of the most chaotic combos to ever exist. Other than not knowing how to maintain it properly, we also have to confine and mould ourselves to the beauty norms created by the society where pin-straight hair is only considered pretty. And this is something even Dunki actor Taapsee Pannu has faced too. In an exclusive interview with Hauterrfly, Taapsee Pannu opened up about the struggles she has faced in the entertainment industry due to her curly hair.
Taapsee Pannu On Curly Hair Struggles
During the interview, a question popped up about the struggles curly hair girls face daily and if that is something she had to face or not in Bollywood, Taapsee responded candidly. “Definitely. In the entertainment industry, there’s often this pressure to conform to certain beauty standards, and unfortunately, curly hair hasn’t always been celebrated as much as it should be,” she said. Taapsee shared that she has been encouraged to straighten her hair for roles and has felt that her natural curls weren’t considered “polished” enough for certain events. “I’ve encountered challenges like being encouraged to straighten my hair for roles or feeling like my curls weren’t considered ‘polished’ enough for certain events,” she explained.
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However, Taapsee has learned to embrace her natural hair and sees it as a part of her identity. “I’ve learned to embrace my curly hair as part of who I am. It’s unique, it’s me, and it sets me apart,” she said with confidence. She also noted a positive change in recent years with a growing trend towards celebrating diversity and natural beauty. “There’s been a real shift in recent years towards celebrating diversity and real beauty, which is so refreshing to see,” she said. “So yeah, while there have been challenges, I’m proud to say that I’m rocking my curls loud and proud in the entertainment industry.”
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For the unversed, Taapsee Pannu recently got married to long-time beau Mathias Boe in an intimate ceremony. And on the work front was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki with Shah Rukh Khan. Taapsee Pannu also recently unveiled the newest Vogue eyewear collection that features the coolest, fun and brightest pieces that fans can accessorise with this summer.