kia,
I know what u mean by that...try adding setting lotion(I use Elasta QP foaming wrap lotion) to your hair when wet. Then when its dry(or after blow drying if u do it that way), flat iron with a serum/protectant. THEN wrap your hair for a while. When u comb it down, it should have a good amount of body! If not, throw some random rollers in it for a while and when u take them out, u should have more...HTH!