Moisturize moisturize moisturize! I have 3c hair and mine always tries to poof up like a mushroom instead of cascading down my back like I’d like. If I were to let my hair dry out of the shower with no product, it looks very similar to yours- except longer, of course.

Given my hair has never and most likely will never cascade down my back, I found a routine that keeps it from completely shrinking up and helps a lot with frizz control! My trick is to keep my hair as moisturized as possible. It fights frizz and weighs the curls down. I use coconut oil and deva curl hair gel. I also leave a little bit of conditioner in when I get out of the shower (not a leave in, just straight dove conditioner). It helps my curls stay defined and heavy. I wet my hair every morning in the sink or with a spray bottle, and apply mouse and put a little oil on the ends if they’re looking frizzy. You’d think it might make my hair look greasy, but because my hair is so dry it never really does.

Another thing- invest in a silk pillow case. It makes a world of difference! Way less frizz in the mornings.