enlighten – A Double Dose

All About Our Permanent Eyebrow Makeup At Enlighten MD

August 9, 2018

The day is FINALLY here! We are sharing ALLLL about our eyebrows that we get asked about all of the time! You all may have remembered that we got microblading a couple years ago at Enlighten MD, but now, they are offering a new technique: Permanent Eyebrow Cosmetics! We will be sharing all the must-knows about them, but before we get into that, we wanted to talk about how much we LOVE the results! We never have to pencil in our brows and they always look incredible. We get asked at least once a day where we got them done, or how great our brows look, so that is a good sign, right?!

We seriously cannot recommend it enough! Hopefully all of this information helps, and don’t forget to check out the video at the bottom of the post!

WHAT IS PERMANENT COSMETICS?

Permanent Cosmetics is a form of cosmetic tattoo. Pigment is applied to desired areas, enhancing your natural beauty. We use a permanent makeup machine to apply color and there are several options to achieve gorgeous and symmetrical eyebrows, and we also offer permanent makeup solutions for: eyeliner, lash enhancement, and lipstick.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF EYEBROW SOLUTIONS?

Micro-Feathering: Small strokes are placed where your natural brow hair is thinning. This is done on someone who has full brows, but needs filling in on small areas (what we got!)
Powder Brow: A shadow of color is applied to the backdrop of the brow. This is a shading technique.
Hair Stroke: An eyebrow is created where there is little to no hair, giving you a natural hair-like look. This technique is done throughout the brow to create fullness.

BEFORE AND AFTER BROWS:

DOES IT HURT?

It does not hurt in our options. They use a typical numbing cream before to help with any pain or discomfort!

HOW MANY APPLICATIONS ARE NEEDED?

Two applications are needed. The initial appointment, and then another application 6 weeks later.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE:

It takes about one hour to one and half hours per application.

HOW LONG IS THE RECOVERY?

There recovery is 7-14 days. Honestly, we din’t have any downtime, just a little bit of itching in the beginning.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

It should last for 3-5 years.

WHERE DID WE GO TO GET IT DONE?

We went to Enlighten MD, Channing Leavelle Bartlee

WHAT OTHER PERMANENT MAKEUP CAN YOU DO?

Lip Blushing Tattoo: Ink is used to add a lip color, helping to bring color back to lips giving a soft and natural tone.
Eyelash Enhancement: Ink is used to fill in space between each lash, making them appear fuller.
Eyeliner Tattoo: Ink is used above the eyelashes and or below the eye, mimicking the look of eyeliner.

We have not tried any of these, but have before and after shots to show you of other people below:

EYELINER:

LIPS:

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Beauty / Lifestyle

Laser Hair Removal Treatment At Enlighten Dallas

June 6, 2018

We are SOOOO excited to finally share our laser hair removal experience with y’all! We have actually talked about our experience at Enlighten Dallas in our podcast here, but we wanted to talk about it on the blog as well to give you all more info. To be honest, we had been wanting to do it for the longest time, but were scared because of the pain. Let us tell you, you will NOT regret it. Best decision we have made when it comes to beauty, and we will share why!

We are the type of girls who shave every.single.day, so being hairy is not in our vocabulary 😉 We are going to be talking about the process, and literally everything you need to know about laser hair treatment. First off, we got our treatments done at Enlighten MD in Dallas. We would definitely recommend going there if you are in Dallas, or somewhere close to Dallas. If not, we recommend finding a reputable place because it is a serious procedure, and you want to make sure it is done properly. We have had nothing but the best experience with all of our treatments at Enlighten MD, and trust their highly trained technicians and high-tech machines.

We chose to get our bikini area and underarm areas treated with the laser. We honestly saw a HUGE difference in both areas. Our underarms used to have a major shadow from our hair underneath the skin, so it always looked kind of dark, but now, they are totally clean and no shadow! We both got our bikini areas done and love the results we have gotten. We don’t have to shave really at all anymore, and it is a a game changer!

Some common Q+A’s:

So, you may be wondering what exactly is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal permanently reduces or eliminates unwanted hair on the entire body using a precise pulse of light energy, thereby eliminating the need to shave, wax or tweeze.

How Does Laser Hair Treatment Work?

A combination of energy and heat are beamed into the hair follicle. The pigment in the hair follicle absorbs the light, which in turn destroys the hair follicle without harming the skin around it. A series of treatments are necessary in order to destroy the hair follicles in their different growth cycles.

Who Is A Candidate For Laser Hair Removal?

It is best for individuals with a contrast between their skin color and the pigment in their hair follicles. The best candidates are those with light skin and dark course hair. If you do have darker skin more treatments will be necessary for a full reduction.

What Should You Expect During The Treatment?

During the treatment, the pulses may feel like a “rubber band snap.” After the treatment, you may experience a temporary “sunburn” sensation, some redness and scabbing. You have a choice whether to use our numbing cream or not. Most patients opt out for numbing for treatment under the arms, but other areas are more sensitive, in which case numbing cream is available.

We personally used the topical numbing cream on our bikini area, but not on our underarms.

What Is The Recovery?

None to several days.

How Long Does Each Treatment Take?

5 – 60 minutes, depending on the areas treated.

How Long Does It Take To See Results?

3 weeks.

How Long Does The Treatment Last?

There should be permanent hair reduction in the treated areas.

How Long Should You Go In Between Treatments?

There are are a total of 6 sessions, each 4-6 weeks apart, which are included in any package. A 7th touch up is included to achieve permanent hair reduction. For darker complexions, a patient may need several more touch up treatments, and others opt in for touch-ups over time since the body’s hormonal system can change over time.

Is There Anything You Should Do Before And After A Treatment?

PRE-CARE: Avoid plucking, waxing, electrolysis and sun exposure (tanning) for 6 weeks prior to treatment. The winter time is the best time for treatment on areas of the body that are in direct sunlight. Other areas like the underarms and bikini can be treated year round.

POST-CARE: Avoid sun exposure (tanning) for 6 weeks after the treatment. Apply moisturizer and sunscreen SPF 45+.

How Much Does It Cost?

The cost depends on the areas treated. To get more info, call for pricing at Enlighten MD at 214.964.0860.

What Areas Can You Treat?

FACE
GLABELLA
EARS
SIDEBURNS
NOSE
UPPER LIP
FACE/BEARD
CHIN
NECK
FRONT
BACK
ARMS
UNDERARMS
FULL
UPPER
LOWER
HANDS
TRUNK
CHEST
PERI-AREOLAR
ABDOMEN
BACK
BUTTOCKS
LINEA NIGRA
BIKINI
BASIC
BRAZILIAN
COMPLETE (WOMEN ONLY)
LEGS
FULL
UPPER
LOWER
FEET/TOES

Is It For Women Only?

Not at all. Men can have treatments done as well in so many areas.

More info about how much laser treatment can impact your shaving:

Our first laser hair treatment:

Some videos on our treatment:

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Beauty / Lifestyle

Facials At Enlighten Dallas

May 2, 2018

We are SO excited for today’s post because we are FINALLY talking all about facials at one of our favorite spots, Enlighten. They are a medical spa and have the cutest boutique, too! We have gotten so many services done there, including laser hair treatment and semi-pemanent makeup on our brows, which will both have full blog posts coming soon!

We are pretty good about taking care of our skin (see this post for what we use), but every few weeks, your skin needs a deeper cleaning by a professional 😉 Let’s be honest, it is kind of like going to the dentist: once they remind us how important it is to floss, we are better about it, and in this case, better about applying the right serums, moisturizers, sunscreen, etc. It is a good little reminder!]

Unlike some other facials we have gotten before, Darla at Enlighten (who is incredible!!) customizes each facial, so no two facials are the same for anyone. There is no “menu” of facials here. Even though we are twins, our skin has different needs, and therefore, different facials! She used products by the finest companies like Natura Bisse, Glytone, Elta MD, Ladyganics, and SkinCeuticals.

Most of the facials include massage, unless theres an active acne breakout. While others are more concentrated on exfoliation and extractions for deep clean.

They also just had a MAJOR upgrade to a new machine that they are super excited about (and we got to try already!). It is called Dermal Infusion treatment, and it is a 3-in-1 treatment. It exfoliates, extracts, and infuses!

A little more about what the treatment is: It is a professional exfoliation treatment that helps product penetrate deep within the skins surface, where the skin specific serum has most impact. They use 4 different types of serums to infuse: Ultra Hydrating, Vitamin C, Brightening, and Pore Clarifying. The serum that is used is determined by Darla once she cleanses and examines the skin.

When we went, Darla used the PoreClarifying on her chin to address an active breakout, and then the Brightening everywhere else. For Alexis, she used the Brightening serum all over.

Here are some before and after results of the Dermal Infusion:

See the videos below on Dermal Infusion:

See what our facial looked like below:

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