India, May 29 -- Curly hair is beautiful and in a recent interview, Nicole Kidman shared how she ruined her head of curls by straightening it. The actor rues, "Why did I straighten my hair? I love my hair here, this is my natural hair (points to her photo with curly hair)". Her advice to "little girls"? "Embrace the curl. Do not follow my steps and straighten your hair." It's the classic case of the grass is greener on the other side, as many women with textured hair love the look with straight hair. With Indian actors such as Taapsee Pannu, Sanya Malhotra, and Mithila Palkar, to name a few, embracing their texture, it's time to do the same. So, if you want to toss the straightener and revive your curls, experts tells us how. Marios Neofytou, Creative and Education Director, 3TENX Salon, says, "Curly hair is a privilege, but a lot of the times, the lapse of knowledge to care, maintain and style curly hair forces women towards the ease of straightening their curls." When Nicole opened up about ruining her natural curls, "it struck a chord in many who've battled managing their textured hair", says Aankith Aroraa, Founder, Streamline Beauty, adding that curly hair is more prone to dryness, breakage, and definition loss. But they can be revived - even after damage. The first step is to rebuild what's lost - moisture, elasticity and bond strength. Use bond-repairing styling gels, as they work on a molecular level to strengthen curl-forming bonds, helping to restore shape and resilience over time. Aankith says, "Anti-frizz products with hydration and detangling benefits are best, especially if you're dealing with high humidity or porous hair." Gently cleanse with sulfate-free shampoos to preserve the hair's natural oils, and use deep conditioning treatments with moisturising ingredients like shea butter or coconut oil. Marios says, "The key to revive damaged curls - protein to moisture balance. Protein treatments rebuild damaged cuticles and intensive moisture masks will maintain elasticity."...