No matter what time of yearyourwedding is scheduled for, one thing remainsthesame – you wantyourhairtolook flawless onthebig day! Sure,yourhairstylist can do some amazing thingstomakeyourhairlook great, but are you keepingyourhairhealthy beforethewedding?

Asthechilly temperatures and dry air ofwintercome knocking on our doors in full force, there are a few things you should be doingtokeepyourhairhealthy and strong. Monat Market Partner, Melina Rossbach, shares hertipsand tricks for keepingyourhairin tip-topshape thiswinter.

1) Alternate between dry shampoo and wet shampoo

Winter temperatures can make your hair and scalp become dry and damaged. Instead of using wet shampoo every day, take a break every few days and use dry shampoo, like Monat CHAMP dry shampoo, which will help condition yourscalp and give your hair bounce. Also choose a hydrating shampoo like Renew that adds essential moisture back into the hair.

2) Condition!

Protect your hairfrom the winter cold by applying a great conditioner after every shampoo. A great leave-in like Monat Restore Leave-In Conditioner will not only restore essential nutrients but it also tames frizz and flyaways. For extra nourishment add in the Monat Rejuveniqe oil as a scalp massage & hair treatment a few nights a week.

3) Be careful when drying your hair

While it’s best to let yourhair dry naturally, not all of us have the time. Gently squeeze out the excess water to shorten your drying time. Use Monat Blow Out Cream for extra heat protectant and shine! Rubbing vigorously can cause fragile wet hair break; it also can cause frizz. If you can, try not to dry it completely; stop while your hairis slightly damp and let it air dry the rest of the way. Your hair will thank you!

4) Make sure you hydrate from the inside out

That means you should increase your intake of foods rich in omega oils and drink LOTS of water!

5) Use a humidifier

Inside winter heat is very drying and a humidifier will help both yourskin and your hair stay moist. Insider Tip: Be consistent! The more you can stick to a routine like the one outlined above, the more your hair will benefit this winter and beyond.

As a Market Partner for Monat, I’ve seen some amazing hair transformations from women who start using the Monat line of products – smoother, longer, stronger, more manageable hair are just a few of the benefits these women rave about.

To learn more about Monat or to take advantage of a chance to receive a $15 gift card from yours truly, please contact me via Fix Your Hair With Melina Marie.