African-American hair advice?

k...my hair is long and 3b/4a, and I washed my hair today and put Isoplus Foam Wrap/Set Lotion on it while it was still very wet. I was hoping to get the wave look...

That didn't quite work lol.

It is more straight than wavy and it's poofy (not too bad, but it's poofy enough for me)....how can I get some of the poofiness out?

Also, if anyone has any tips for me to get the wavy look the next time I attempt it, could you please share? lol

Thanks!

African-American hair advice?

Here are these step-by-step tips:

Starting at the nape of the neck, divide your clean, dry hair into chunky sections, spraying them with a heat-protective styling product. Comb through each section so the product is evenly distributed

Clamp your curling irons over the ends of the section and wind them up the length of the hair, stopping about four inches from the scalp. This will ensure a loose, modern look

Leave the curling irons in the hair for five seconds then gently unwind and repeat the process, working from the back of the head around to the front, until all of your hair has been curled

Carefully use your fingers to break up sections of larger curls for a softer look

Finish with shine-enhancing serum or hairspray.

Roll up for curls

If you're going to use curlers to create your waves, make sure your hair is dry first as the weight of residual water will make your curls drop quickly. Section your hair using clips and apply a styling product to encourage curls and to make them last longer. Large sections (and large rollers) will create bigger, looser curls, while smaller sections (and smaller rollers) create more defined curls. As a general rule, use smaller rollers on the top of your head, saving large ones for the back and underneath.

As a general rule, use smaller rollers on the top of your head, saving large ones for the back and underneathTwist and pin

You could also try a more tousled look with pin curls.

After towel drying and applying styling spray, take medium sized sections of hair (about the diameter of a 10p coin) and twist the hair from root to end

Take the twisted section and curl it around two fingers working from the end to the root

Lie the coiled section flat to the head and secure with a couple of Kirby grips in a cross

Leave to dry naturally or if time is tight, dry using a low setting on your hairdryer, being careful not to blow the hair loose. When it's completely dry take out the grips and shake your hair through. For a fuller look, run your fingers through your hair, turn your head upside down and spray with a light-hold hairspray

Sorry for the long paragraph but it really does work I learned it from my mom.

Good Luck!

African-American hair advice?

Wrap lotion is for wraps. Try some styling mousse.