India, May 15 -- Hair is an expressive medium that effortlessly channels an individuality. Whether it's the way it falls or its natural texture, hair can be distinctive. But slowly, this once-unique form of self-expression is falling into a template. More and more hair looks have the same sleek, straightened style that iron out any unique hair texture.

In a BBC Asian Network interview, celebrity hair stylist Amit Thakur opened up about the noticeable shift towards sleek, straight hair, explaining the reason behind it. Amit Thakur styled many A-listers, like Nita Ambani and Alia Bhatt.

Since people look up to celebrities for style inspiration, this sameness in hair styling has trickled down into everyday life as well. This, however, stan...