Curly hair

Hello! I have a very odd hair type, so pretty much my top layer is wavy and my bottom layer is ringlets. As you curly hair people can imagine it can get difficult because I can't just brush my top layer without my bottom layer getting poofy! I'm looking for ways to style it other than just straightening it ( that's what I've been doing for a while now) if anyone has a similar hair type or knows how I should style my hair I would really appreciate any responses!

Sorry not really the best pictures 😬

(Update) Here's my hairstyle for the day 😂