How to keep wet curls in tact? please help!?

okay so i have super curly hair. i flat iron it....a lot. so i want to wear curly for a little while. when my hair is kinda damp (after i wash it) itlooks soooo cute! but when its fully dry, its a curly mess. hwo do i keep wet curls in tact? 10pts for whoever answers....FAST! thanks!