What are some good blow drying techniques to make sure my hair doesn't get all poofy?

Today is registration/picture day for school and I need some good ways how to blow dry hair and it won't be all poofy so when I straighten it, it comes out flat, not somewhat flat and frizzy.I need answers, and I need them fast.

Some products I have are:

Sunsilk Anti-Poof cream

Dove Smooth %26amp; Soft Anti-Frizz Cream

Suave Heat Protection Spray

along with mouse and hairspray and all that jazz.

So will someone tell me what I should do or put on my hair, or how I should dry it so it's not frizzy or poofy?

My hair is brown, thick and shoulder length. It's naturally sort of wavy/curly.

This is what my hair looks like when it dries naturally:

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This is what it looks like after I straighten it:

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So can someone tell me what a good thing to do would be for me?

What are some good blow drying techniques to make sure my hair doesn't get all poofy?

i have been a hair dresser for 15 years and i would suggest a product called : beyond the zone turn up the heat" your hair looks good with a straight look this product will stop the poofy ness and the frizz you can get it at any sally's in your area. if you don't want the poofy look use a round brush when you blow dry and turn it as your blow dryer is at that spot. for the non straightened look. you will look great

What are some good blow drying techniques to make sure my hair doesn't get all poofy?

You look familiar!

What are some good blow drying techniques to make sure my hair doesn't get all poofy?

spray some hairspray into your hand and then rub it onto your hair, this will keep the frizz down better

What are some good blow drying techniques to make sure my hair doesn't get all poofy?

i think it looks better natural