I need some ideas for what I can do with my hair!?

my hair is just bellow shoulder length, light brown (with blonde highlights), and very thick. I don't want to get it cut into a style and i don't have a straightener, I am just getting sick with pony tails and head bands. Yah I know I am making it kind of hard I just need some nice easy things to do with my hair like with braids or what ever you think would work!