Hair πŸ’‡πŸΌ

Yes, we're talking hair ladies! πŸ˜‰. Not totally sure if this is where it goes buuuuut, Here goes. 
:: Today is mine and my SO anniversary. Well, I want to curl my hair but my hair will not by any means hold a damn curl! No matter what I do, it just will not. I know there are hair dressers here so any of your help would be lovely! I've tried hairspray, mousse, any and everything that is supposed to hold curls. Do you ladies have an idea as to what I could use that would keep curls in by using a curling iron?