My Hair Is Horrible! Please Help!

My hair is SO bad I feel suicidal. Seriously.
I used to have nice hair but now that I`ve turned 17 it has gotten wavy and VERY frizzy. It never looks or feels nice and it is what I can only describe as `boofy` andjust horrible. I hate my big hair and it looks bad especially because my hair is shoulder length. I grow it but then it goes crunchy, like KFC crispy strips. What do I do?
Any styles you can recommend?

go for a short cut

Courage, Catherine. There are a number of things that you can do. 1. There is no need to go to a short cut. But do get your hair trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks. This will stop split ends from splitting up the hair shaft and causing hair to frizz out. 2. When blow drying, use a nozzle on your dryer to direct the heat down the hair shaft, smoothing it out, and a round brush with boar bristles to help straighten your hair. You should also apply a no-frizz product before styling (like Rene Furterer No Frizz Gel). You can also use rollers to smooth out the frizz. Use very large Velcro rollers and roll each section of hair up in them and then let it dry naturally. This method works well and is very gentle on your hair but it takes a little time. The rollers will also tend to curl up the ends of the hair slightly, but if that is not the look you desire you could use a round brush and blow dry them straight out. Finish off with a hair wax or polish to protect the hair and make it look shiny. 3. When letting hair dry naturally, don`t put your fingers through your hair until it is completely dry — especially on humid days. 4. Avoid washing and blow drying your hair every day, as this strips your hair of its natural oils. Hair that is naturally curly or frizzy usually lacks moisture, so it is important to use a quality hydrating shampoo and conditioner every second day. 5. Deep-condition your hair once a week with a hair mask. 6. Keep a frizz-control serum, such as John Frieda Frizz-Ease, with you for midday touch-ups. Pour a few drops into hands, then smooth over your hair for instant shine. Try some of the suggestions here and let us know how it turned out.

Hey thanks for your help. I no longer blowdry my hair, I have found a pretty updo which suits my face.
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Why thank you

Hi there...don`t worry about frizz...you can fix it. Do you want curly hair or straight? Decide...and then go for it. First, make sure to condition it well so it doesn`t dry out. Then, to control frizz, try a nice product like KMS or Rusk ...they have good stuff, and put it in while your hair is wet, but not soaking. Distribute through hair, set it as you want...and then...DONT touch it. This will control frizz...as soon as pieces dry out...or you brush it or something...it`ll frizz like hell. But don`t be discouraged number one...you can ALWAYS have the hair you want...it just takes practice and technique! :)