Lake Escape Salon

Lake Escape Salon The heart and hands behind Lake Escape Salon Studio located within YOU Beauty Boutique and Spa, above The Williams Company in Ottertail!
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💡 YOUR HAIR CAN TELL A STORY ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING INSIDE YOUR BODY.Think about this…There’s a reason hair can be used ...
09/05/2026

💡 YOUR HAIR CAN TELL A STORY ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING INSIDE YOUR BODY.

Think about this…

There’s a reason hair can be used for certain types of drug testing. As hair grows, some substances and their metabolites circulating in the body can become incorporated into the hair shaft.

So why do we sometimes treat hair and scalp problems as if they’re only happening on the outside? 🤔

Your hair follicles are living structures influenced by what’s happening throughout your body.

Things like:

💊 Certain medications
⚖️ Hormonal changes
😰 Chronic stress
🥗 Nutrition and nutrient deficiencies
🩸 Illness and major changes within the body
💤 Sleep and overall wellness

can all influence the hair-growth cycle and, in some cases, the condition of your scalp.

That means excessive shedding, changes in texture, thinning, dryness, or sudden changes in your hair may deserve a bigger conversation than:

“What shampoo are you using?”

Sometimes the better question is:

“What has changed INSIDE your body?”

Your scalp is part of your body, not separate from it. And healthy hair care should consider the whole picture. 🌱

Pay attention to your hair.
Pay attention to your scalp.
And most importantly, pay attention to YOU.

Hair and scalp care starts at the root, but wellness goes much deeper. 🤍

Hair changes can have many causes. Persistent or sudden hair loss or scalp symptoms should be evaluated by an appropriate healthcare professional.

🌱 YOUR SCALP IS LIKE A GARDEN 🌱Think about it…You wouldn’t expect a beautiful, healthy garden to grow in soil that is dr...
09/04/2026

🌱 YOUR SCALP IS LIKE A GARDEN 🌱

Think about it…

You wouldn’t expect a beautiful, healthy garden to grow in soil that is dry, irritated, overloaded with buildup, or lacking nutrients.

Your hair works the same way.

Your scalp is the soil.
Your follicles are the seeds.
Your hair is what you see growing above the surface.

We spend SO much time focusing on the hair we can see, but healthy-looking hair starts with the environment it grows from.

A thriving scalp needs:

💧 Hydration — to support a healthy scalp barrier
🧼 Gentle cleansing — to remove excess oil, buildup & impurities
🌿 Nourishment — to support the scalp and hair follicles
🫶 Circulation — scalp massage can help encourage healthy blood flow
⚖️ Balance — your scalp microbiome and barrier matter
☀️ Protection — from excessive heat, sun and environmental stressors
⏰ Consistency — healthy hair habits take time

And just like a garden, pouring something on top once in a while isn’t the same as creating a healthy environment every day.

This is why I talk about SCALP FIRST so much.

Instead of only asking, “What can I put on my hair to make it look better?”

Start asking:

🌱 “What does my scalp need to create the best environment for healthy hair?”

Healthy scalp. Healthy foundation. Beautiful hair. 🤍

If you’re not sure what YOUR scalp and hair actually need, take my Hair Quiz and let’s figure it out together!

https://ashleyklever.fermaglo.com/hair-quiz/

🏠 YOUR HAIR IS LIKE A HOUSE… hear me out! 👇The outside of each hair strand is called the cuticle, and it’s made up of ti...
09/03/2026

🏠 YOUR HAIR IS LIKE A HOUSE… hear me out! 👇

The outside of each hair strand is called the cuticle, and it’s made up of tiny overlapping scales—almost like shingles on a roof.

When those “shingles” are lying smooth and flat, they help protect everything inside the hair strand.

Healthy cuticle =
✔️ Smoother, shinier hair
✔️ Better moisture retention
✔️ Less frizz and tangling
✔️ Less breakage
✔️ Color that can look better longer

But just like shingles on a house can become lifted or damaged, so can your hair cuticle.

🔥 Heat is a big factor.

Heat can cause the cuticle to lift and make the hair more vulnerable, especially when we repeatedly use high temperatures. Chemical services, environmental exposure, hard water, and everyday wear can also contribute to cuticle damage.

Once those little “shingles” become raised, cracked, or damaged, hair may start feeling rough, dry, tangled, frizzy, or fragile.

And here’s something important: we often say heat “opens” the cuticle, but technically it doesn’t open and close like a door. Heat can lift or disrupt those overlapping cuticle scales, especially when excessive.

💡 The goal isn’t just making hair FEEL soft. It’s protecting the structure of the hair.

Use heat protection. Turn down your temperature. Keep your hair hydrated. Be mindful of repeated chemical and heat exposure.

Because when you understand the structure of your hair, you can make better choices for it. 🤍

Think of your cuticle like the roof protecting your home, take care of the shingles, and you protect what’s underneath.

🚨 HAIR TIP: Stop going to bed with wet hair! 🚨It might seem harmless, but making a habit of sleeping with wet hair can b...
09/02/2026

🚨 HAIR TIP: Stop going to bed with wet hair! 🚨

It might seem harmless, but making a habit of sleeping with wet hair can be rough on both your hair AND your scalp.

💧 Wet hair is more vulnerable.
Hair swells when it’s wet, making it easier to stretch, snap, and break.

😴 Then add 6–8 hours of friction.
Tossing and turning against your pillow can contribute to tangles, frizz, breakage, and split ends.

🦠 And don’t forget your scalp.
Going to bed with a damp scalp means that moisture can sit there for HOURS. If you already struggle with irritation, flaking, or scalp imbalance, that warm, damp environment may not be doing you any favors.

✨ My nighttime hair rule:
You don’t need perfectly styled or completely blow-dried hair before bed, but try to get your ROOTS + SCALP DRY.

Gently remove excess water, dry your scalp and roots, and once your hair is mostly dry, use a loose, low-tension style for sleeping.

Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp, and sometimes the smallest habits make a BIG difference. 🤎

Be honest… how many half used hair products are sitting in your bathroom right now? Haircare shouldn’t feel this complic...
09/01/2026

Be honest… how many half used hair products are sitting in your bathroom right now?

Haircare shouldn’t feel this complicated.

That’s one of the ideas behind the FermaGlo system.

Our nine-product collection gives different hair and scalp needs a clear place within one intentional family of product, so instead of collecting random solutions, you can build a routine around what your hair actually needs!

Let me simplify your haircare cabinet and show you exactly where each FermaGlo product fits.

FERMAGLO FRIDAY Your hair can only look as healthy as the environment it’s growing from. That’s why I stopped focusing o...
08/28/2026

FERMAGLO FRIDAY

Your hair can only look as healthy as the environment it’s growing from.

That’s why I stopped focusing only on making hair look good and started paying attention to the scalp, buildup, balance + what’s actually IN our products.

FermaGlo takes a different approach. 🖤

✨ Fermented ingredients designed for better bioavailability
✨ Scalp-first haircare
✨ No sulfates
✨ No silicones
✨ No parabens
✨ No synthetic fragrance
✨ Products that support healthier-looking hair instead of simply coating it for temporary softness + shine

And THAT is why I’m so passionate about sharing these products—not just behind my chair, but with anyone ready to rethink their haircare routine.

Your scalp is skin.
Your ingredients matter.
And healthy-looking hair starts at the root. 🌿

Not sure where to start?

💬 Comment GLO or message me and I’ll help you find the FermaGlo routine that fits your hair + scalp needs.

Real people. Real story. Real results.
08/28/2026

Real people. Real story. Real results.

Five years ago, I was diagnosed with several autoimmune diseases, along with food allergies and sensitivities. That diagnosis changed everything — not just how I eat, but how I live. Ingredients matter. What I put on my body matters just as much as what I put in it. That realization sent me down a

The salon will be Closed on Wednesday, September 23rd. Come see me and other wellness practioners at the Autumn Equinox👇
08/27/2026

The salon will be Closed on Wednesday, September 23rd.

Come see me and other wellness practioners at the Autumn Equinox👇

A good listen!!
08/21/2026

A good listen!!

Nobody warned us that looking at your scalp under a microscope coul...

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