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I can sympathize, as I have had many a pony tail day in my life. I have just past shoulder length curly hair that looks much like a spiral perm (I get asked that ALL the time). When people ask me where I got my hair permed, my favorite response is, "In my mother's womb."

I would recommend blowing your hair dry as little as possible, as that dries your hair out and actually makes it frizzier. I use moisturizing shampoo and conditioner (I tend to switch between Finesse, Infusium, and that Organic one). I use Paul Mitchell's leave in conditioner (the blue stuff) fairly regularly, then L'Oreal Lasting Curls Gel (HIGHLY recommend this product) and work it from my roots to the ends. I usually put a little extra on the ends to make sure that I don't frizz out by the end of the day.

I read somewhere that with curly hair, your hair can pick up moisture from the atmosphere and that's what can make it frizzy (which is why you get frizzier on humid days). I don't know whether or not this is true, but I put in extra conditioner when it's humid outside (I live in Houston, TX it's ALWAYS humid) and that really seems to control my frizz without making my hair greasy.

Hope this helps.