Have you ever tried "Frizz Ease" made by John Frieda its a gel that straightens your hair whilst damp my friend who has very tight curls uses it all the time with remarkable results,the next time you decide it needs cutting invest in going to the hairdresser rather than doing it yourself she/he can then shape it to exactly how you want it.good luck.
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