How can i make my hair curly (not Poofy)?

I do not have a perm. When i wet my hair it gets spongy, and Poofy. Is there anyway i can make it curly or wavy %26amp; NOT poofy?

P.S. I have ethnic hair

How can i make my hair curly (not Poofy)?

i don't know really what to say. i wish i could. the only thing that i can think of is going to a specialist and asking.

How can i make my hair curly (not Poofy)?

perm it.

How can i make my hair curly (not Poofy)?

Maybe curl it with curling iron or some hair rollers.