I'm one of those women who is crap at hair. My mom's fault really, and hers before her and all the girls in school had pretty plaits and blah blah and I had manky hair due to the fact my mom was just not that kind of momma.
ANYWAY! I'm mid-twenties now and have FINALLY found something that works for me that does not involve straightening (my hair also looks horrible like this - just processed. Gak)
All I'm going to say is this: Babyliss Big Hair Styler. Google it and then run, run as fast as you can and buy one. My hair now looks like blow dry heaven (yes, I cannot even blow dry my hair on my own, I'm a pathetic woman aren't I?!) everyday and is soooooo smooth and soft. It's worth every penny. Think Kate Middleton (I know, I know blah blah she's so perfect) bouncy healthy hair and you've got it.
This is a bit of a gush, but I'm telling you. It. Is. AMAZING!
Going to carry on swishing my hair now... gush over!! :)