Blowing out a curly head of hair takes the right tools -- and a fair share of patience. Our host Rebekah met with a hair expert to find out precisely what we curly girls need to have in our arsenal if we want to achieve a super-straight, sexy look. She also consulted with a beauty guru to learn how best to adapt makeup looks when going from curly to straight and back again. To prove all of these tips and tools work, one lucky TotalBeauty.com reader underwent a hair transformation that you have to see to believe!

Also, if your hair's still suffering from a summer of too much fun in the sun, follow these simple tips to get your hair back into great shape.