Steph, your hair is beautiful! I noticed that you said that you couldn't get rid of your waves, I have that same problem! I have pressed hair, and my waves are so strong that often times my hair had waves in it after I just got my hair pressed and flat ironed! I just wanted you to know about this one product, that is good especially for those who have naturally curly hair to get rid of those waves. It's called Bumble and Bumble Straight. You could go to the website bumbleandbumble.com and you could find out where you can get it in your local area. All you do is apply into your hair while wet and blow dry straight, and let me tell you, you'll love the results! The waves will go away, trust! Also, Joico, Paul Mitchell and Sebastian have products that you could use to get rid of your waves.