There are many ways to fix or at least improve the look and feel of your hair. First, consider how you care for your hair overall: If you do not get it trimmed regularly (about every 6 weeks), start doing so. This will help get rid of split ends which are notorious for making hair look and feel "fried". What type of brush do you use? Plastic bristled brushes tend to pull and tear hair. Try a boar bristle brush (such as a Mason Pearson) instead. The added benefit is that the boar bristled brushes also distribute the natural oils produced by the scalp more evenly. What appliances do you use? Hairdryers, curling or straightening irons,etc. Anything heated is bound to damage hair over time. If you can let your hair dry naturally or not use the higher heat settings, that will help. Consider using a hair drying towel (or even paper towels) to sop up water from hair prior to blow drying so you do not have to expose your hair to the dryer as long. Also you can use the "cool setting" on your dryer (if applicable) as well. Chemical processsing is also damaging. Perms, color, relaxers, etc., can cause damage. If you color and are coloring your entire head every time, try just touching up the roots. Perms and most relaxers have no way around damage. If you can, you might consider skipping a day between washes to give your hair a break and to let natural oils work their magic. Okay, onto quick fixes: Use a hydrating shampoo and a conditioner for dry hair (or if you prefer, a detangler or leave in treatment) Do a deep conditioning treatment/masque every 7-10 days (or more if needed). Avoid shampoos and conditioners with lots of wax and/or alcohol. Alcohol dries and wax just builds up on hair without really treating the problem. A few recomendations: Kerastasse shampoo, masques, and conditioner (expensive but worth it). Select salons and http://www.drugstore.com. Neutrogena Triple Moist cream lather shampoo, masque, and conditioner (very inexpensive). Most drug and grocery stores. Nexxus Therapee shampoo, Humectress conditioner, and Keraphix reconstructor (moderate price). Salon and some drugstores. I have long and color treated hair, that I abuse throroughly with hairdryers and curling irons daily. Shame on me. So, I have plenty of experience with "fried" hair. :) Hope this helps

I have had long, thick hair all my life, with the exception of a couple of perms. I get a lot of compliments on my hair with question on what type of products I use etc....I'm sure a lot has to do with genetics, but there are things you can do to keep your hair healthy. I never BRUSH my hair wet. Ever. I use a wide tooth comb/If I lighten it, I dilute natural lemon juice, and get outdoors for just a few-this also helps with residue buildup./I have used mayonaise as a conditioner for my hair/I trim at least every 8 weeks-if I can't afford it, I let my hubby.lol and just the ends. Clear shampoos are better-neutrogena is a good one. Hope some of this helps.

Try using hot oil treatments, they are no expensive either, i know V05 offers a affordable one, and like in a previous answer believe it or not mayonnaisse works wonders, eggs as well.

* Get a trim. Ask your stylist to cut off 1-2 inches (then make it a habit to have damaged ends snipped every six weeks). * Give yourself a mask. Once or twice a week, treat hair to a mask or deep conditioner. Massage the product into damp hair, paying special attention to the ends. Then wrap hair in a warm, damp towel (the heat helps the hydrating ingredients penetrate), and leave on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing. * Protect locks from heat styling. Or better still, don't use hair stylers. * There are some really good supplements (I get mine from health stores) that are good for both hair & nails - I suggest finding one that contains horsetail herbs (Sounds weird, I know) - they work wonders for my hair.

use a hair mask and have a weeks long break from heated styling tools

I know some of this has been said before, and you've probably already tried some, but I hope this helps anyone who needs it. Tips: -Wear your hair in braids or a bun as it dries. This will keep the moisture in longer. -Don't style with heat at all! If you have to, use the lowest setting. It may help tame your hair, but it's contributing to the dryness big time. -Deep condition every week. You can warm up conditioner for 10-15 seconds, put it in damp hair, and wear a shower cap or even a plastic bag over your hair. I've had best results with Suave Milk and Honey, but if that's too rich, most VO5 works well too. They're also easy on the wallet. -If you need major improvement, try to wash with conditioner only (for really dry hair). Products that don't have any -cones (dimethicone, silicone, etc) are best, because the -cones coat your hair and block moisture. Washing with conditioner is also good for keeping color longer in dyed hair, but I'd recommend not dying anymore if you have and your hair is very damaged. If you can't stand the idea, I REALLY recommend using conditioner before _and_ after shampoo, to make sure the shampoo doesn't strip too much from your hair. It's also a good transition to washing with conditioner only. -Use oils to retain moisture in your hair. If you want to try oils, you can use a few drops of carrier oils like jojoba, sweet almond, or olive oil for the length of your hair after washing. -Use less/more protein. If you used products with ingredients like wheat germ/protein, milk protein, soy protein, etc, you could try using something that doesn't have them. Some hair doesn't like protein (or oil), and it can leave your hair dry and coarse. If you don't use products with them, they may help your hair. It just depends on your hair. Some people also have problems with vitamin E and B or other ingredients. It takes trial and error to see what works and what doesn't. -I second changing your brush if it's a paddle brush or a brush with those knobs on the end of the bristles. Use a seamless wide-toothed come on wet hair loaded with conditioner if it's curly/wavy. A boar bristle brush or seamless comb will be fine on straight hair. Try not to brush/comb your hair when it's wet, unless it takes more damage when it's dry, since hair is more delicate when it's wet. When your hair feels fried, try to give it moisture as best you can.

Take about 3 tablespoons of pure jojoba oil and distribute through your hair. It will feel greasy and kind of uncomfortable. Put your hair up in a clip and surround yourself with steam. Try to leave the oil in your hair for as long as possible, then wash your hair in a gentle baby shampoo and instead of blowdrying let it air dry.

try washing your hair with a beer once a week. I know it sounds crazy but it will make your hair look so healthy!! when you get in the shower or you are just washing your hair just pour the beer over it and massage it in just like you would shampoo. then just wash it out and just finish like normal with shampoo and conditioner

wet your hair and apply olive oil. put on a plastic shower cap and wrap in a warm towel leave on for an hour and then wash your hair. try to do this once a week. when my hair wash bleached i also used to use henna the treatment kind do the same as above with the cap etc.