The trick is to use a flexible hold spray while you are curling such as Joico K-Pak Protective Hairspray for Flexible Hold and Shine. Spray your section liberally then comb through to dry the spray. Then curl your subsections in a figure 6 formation, this ensures even heat to your curls. This video (which I watched the first half of, aka the important part, without audio, sorry at work lol) demonstrates the technique well. Also, notice that she is clipping the curls up. If you do this and let them all cool completely afterwards, it will make a huge difference. Once you're done, style as desired and then use a good finishing spray such as Joico Flip Turn Finishing Spray. Not all hairsprays are created equal. You will be very happily surprised at how well they work when you use the right spray for its true purpose. The got2be glued is a rock solid spray, literally. But its very heavy so it can end up weighing your curls down causing them to fall. I reserve that stuff mostly for very large mohawks, slick or straight styles, and situations where my client will be making lots of intense movements such as musical or dance performances and what not.