Once a week, apply hair mask throughout the hair, avoiding the scalp, wrap it with a shower cap or warm towel, leave the mask on for 20 minutes, rinse and dry with a towel after that. Use a hair dryer to dry your hair or just let it dry. Apply some hair cream or serum to keep hair hydrated.
Speaking of straight hair, there are many styles of straight hair. You can test the U-shaped model, the V-shaped pattern, slightly layered at the sides, or simple straight hair with some feathering on the front.
Use a good shampoo and hair conditioner, plus weekly mask to try and repair your hair condition from exposure to changing climate.
You can tie your hair for a change to a different aspect. Try different ponytail, to bread, twist and clip. You can try hair color or highlight your hair to improve in general.
If short hair matches your look, then it's great to stay with short hair. Try many short hair styles and not get bored. It is very easy to maintain, to cut the sides and back every few months to stay in shape. Shampoo, condition and treat your hair frequently. Try different types of headbands and clip a touch of style to the once in a while.
No need hair sprays or gels are thick curls. Try soft perm at the hair ends, let your stylist know your needs, so that he or she will do something that you can still keep your curls easily everyday without combing the ends.
Use a good shampoo and hair conditioner, plus weekly mask to try and repair your hair condition from exposure to changing climate.