How can I make my curly hair less curly but still wavy?

I have had the same problem. When my hair is acting out bad, I wash it in the shower, ring out as much water, and then put mouse/spray in it,comb it out good, and put it into two french braids, tight ones. Then in the morning if its still wet in some spots, maybe blow dry it before taking the braids out. And adding any more products to make sure the wave stays in. If you can't french braid, its not too hard, I taught myself 5 years ago when i was about 14.