How to curl really thick hair without poofing?

Question

I have really really thick hair with a natural slight wave and it goes to just past my collar bone. Since it's not overly long, I'm worried about it poofing out when curled. I really just want to do some pretty loose curls, but I'm not overly hair-savvy, so I'll take any suggestions you have.

Also, as far as styling tools go, I have curling irons, straighteners, and those velcro-ish rollers.

Answer 1

this is a pain but straighten your hair then curl it, it will come out really really pretty you can even curl your hair with a straightener (you tube curl hair with straighteners fr tutorials) and use a anti-poof cream sunsilk has one

Answer 2

What i always find is way better than a curling iron is to curl my hair with a straightener ive learned by watching vids on youtube just search for how to curl hair flat iron or how to curl hair straightener, its basically the same thing:P

but thats just mee, since curling irons they don't work on my hair so it depends on your hair:] but it always comes out great and my hair is like enough hair for 4 people!! yeaa that thick, it sorta looks poofy but it still turns out beautiful

Answer 3

Use serum before you blow dry your hair.  Meaning while your hair is still wet, but not dripping wet, just sort of damp.