Former Texas gubernatorial candidate Friedman can help you with this adjective for tightly curled hair
While you might envy 
your friend's straight, shiny hair, she may be equally envious ... You can add curly 
ribbons to a plain package to dress it up, or buy kale in ... You're most likely to 
use the adjective curly, however, to describe someone's ... (of hair) in small tight 
curls.