Does anybody know how I can get waves in my hair so I can put it in a ponytail and how long will it

P.S I'm black, and I have medium length hair but it's slightly thick at the top

Does anybody know how I can get waves in my hair so I can put it in a ponytail and how long will it take?

I've tried this before: After you take a shower and comb out your hair, put some curlers in. (It will take overnight)When you wake up the next morning, ta da! You have curls!

Does anybody know how I can get waves in my hair so I can put it in a ponytail and how long will it take?

for waves, we always used to braid it while it was damp and then let it dry.....great for temporary waves