Explore The REN Dermatology Blog: Tips
Skin Care for Modern-day Farmers
We are honored to have been shouted out by our favorite local (and glam) modern-day farmer Stephanie Allen. Stephanie and her husband Daniel run Allenbrooke Farms, a Certified Organic CSA and gorgeous wedding venue farm located in Spring Hill, Tennessee (just south of...
Insider Tips for Oily and Acne Skin
Our Nurse Practitioner Meleah Johnston shares some of her tips for combating oily skin and acne. I’ve dealt with oily skin and acne breakouts my entire life. Often, when I tell people my main skin concern is controlling oiliness, a common reply is “Oh, well at...
5 Ways Coffee is good for your skin
Did you know coffee can be beneficial for your skin? Our PA Michael Daniel presents an ode to coffee in celebration of National Coffee Day- read on to learn more about java and the ways it can affect your skin. It's National Coffee Day! In honor of our favorite...
An Evening of “Brides, Beauty and Bubbly”
REN Dermatology was honored and excited to host a night of “Brides, Beauty and Bubbly"! Nashville and Franklin’s top event planners joined us for a Champagne cocktail hour and Live Demonstrations of some of our popular treatments including Ultherapy, Hydrafacial...
Get rid of dull winter locks, featuring Johnna Rightmyer of Juel Salon
Although we’ve had a mild winter in Middle Tennessee, we can all agree that the winter weather takes a toll onskin and hair. Everything feels lackluster, as our hair gets dry and is easily damaged. I wanted to find out how to transform dry, dull locks for spring, so...
Get rid of chapped winter lips!
I confess: I recently had a terrible case of chapped lips (and nose). It was an unfortunate result of windy days on the ski slopes, a neck gator that didn’t cover my lower face adequately, cold dry air at high altitudes, forgetting to re-apply my SPF lip balm, AND...
Winter Skin Care Tips From Dr. Lee
Cold weather came early to Nashville this year, and it’s important to adjust your skin care regimen appropriately. Here are some of our medical director, Dr. Jennifer Lee’s, top skin care tips and products she uses to help her skin survive the harsh winter months! 1....
Acne: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
This post is written by Meleah Johnson, nurse practitioner at REN Dermatology. I have struggled with acne since I was a teenager, and this is what first sparked my interest in dermatology as a nurse. I began studying at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and...
7 Ways To Get Your Skin Spring Break Ready
This was written March 7, 2016 by Donna Vissman for the Style Home Page. Spring is just around the corner! Punxsutawny Phil did NOT see his shadow on Groundhog Day so Spring should be arriving soon for us this year. That means shedding the heavy clothing, and getting...
The benefits of getting a facial
Getting routine facials from a trained esthetician offers so much more than just a relaxing experience — most importantly, keeping skin healthy, clear, and glowing. Kara Ballard, our expert esthetician, knows it takes more than the right products to get radiant skin....
Avoid A Summer Skin Snafu
We love the lazy, wonderful days of summer, but we don’t love the damaging effects that some of our favorite summertime activities can have on our skin. Sun, sweat and chlorine can wreak havoc on complexions if they aren’t properly treated. We’ve put together some...
Spring Hair Tips, A Guest Blog Post By Juel Salon & Spa
Juel Salon is a hair salon with locations in Franklin and Nashville. The metropolitan salon, combines urban-chic with Southern charm and offers both hair and skin care services right in downtown Franklin. Johnna Rightmyer a co-owner of Juel Salon & Spa has been a...
Four Ways To Look Amazing This Holiday Season
'Tis the season to look your best. With December just around the corner, it's important that we find time to take care of ourselves in the midst of planning and preparing for all of those upcoming holiday festivities. Below are four treatments you might consider...
Kirsten Kelly: Five “Must-Haves” For Your Holiday Glam Bag
Meet Kirsten Kelly–a wildly successful hairstylist and makeup artist based in Nashville whose star-studded clientele has included the likes of Miley Cyrus and Hunter Hayes. When she's not making people look their outwardly best, she's blogging about a few of her...
Laura Lea: Keeping it Balanced During the Holidays
With the holidays fast approaching, we asked our friend Laura Lea–a certified holistic chef–to give us some pointers on how to enjoy the season, while still remaining healthy. Below are her tips for staying balanced, plus a delicious + detoxifying smoothie recipe....
11 Things You’re Doing That Cause Dry Skin
The following article appeared on SheKnows on April 30, 2014. 11 THINGS YOU'RE DOING THAT CAUSE DRY SKIN BY MOLLY CERRETA SMITH SKIN CARE SINS: ARE YOU GUILTY? Everyday things you do cause your skin to dry out and look less than desirable. Even if you're a...
Moisturize Me! What Your Skin Is Telling You
The following article appeared in SheKnows on April 30, 2014. MOISTURIZE ME! WHAT YOUR SKIN IS TELLING YOU BY MOLLY CERRETA SMITH IF YOUR SKIN COULD TALK Your skin is like a suit of armor — it protects you. You should give it the same courtesy. But how do you...
The Importance of Sunscreen, Part 2
The following article ran in The Williamson Source on April 18, 2014. THE IMPORTANCE OF SUNSCREEN, PART 2 BY ANDREA HINDS Dr. Jennifer Lee, Medical Director of REN Dermatology in Franklin and Board-certified Dermatologist, continues her discussion on sunscreen facts....
8 Ways Your Skin Care Should Change This Spring
This article was published on SheKnows on April 30, 2014. 8 WAYS YOUR SKIN CARE SHOULD CHANGE THIS SPRING By Molly Cerreta Smith SWITCH UP YOUR ROUTINE Your skin does not respond well to a one-season-fits-all regimen. As the weather warms up, treat your skin right...
The Importance of Sunscreen, Part 1
The following article ran in The Williamson Source on April 17, 2014. THE IMPORTANCE OF SUNSCREEN, PART 1 BY ANDREA HINDS After a long winter, the temps are finally warming up, the days are longer, and the sun is out! It’s usually around this time of the year that we...