I definitely second those Frizz Ease products. My hair is the same and those work wonders for me. Or, if your hair is naturally curly, I've found the best is to just let it go and curl how it wants, then pin it back in a make-shift updo. It's cute and everyone seems to think it looks good. ... View related article.
I don't know if it's something you're willing to try, but my dad struggled with algae in our pond for years before finally building himself a bog filter for the water. It's clear as day in there now and all without harmful chemicals. I can't really tell you how he did it, but it was all done in one day once he got the supplies, so it can't be too difficult. ... View related article.
