Other than the one time I had my bangs (or fringe) chemically permed stick straight (terrible mistake), I've had naturally wavy hair ever since puberty kicked in. It's happened several too many times - my hairdresser would spend ages blowdrying my hair, I'd go outside and ten minutes later, it's the wavy mess that it was before. My hair is just about as stubborn as I am. 

I'm in love with my natural waves on a good day, but I'm already short on time to get dressed these days, never mind my hair. It didn't take me long to realize that if I go in with a straightener and tackle my hair in chunks to take out some of the waves, I can go with good hair sans brushing till the next time I have to shampoo.