There are many things I have come to accept about my physical self over the years – like the fact that I will never, no matter how hard I try have a flat tummy. And let’s be honest, the tiniest chance of that ever happening, blew up in smoke when I had babies make their home in there for two 9 month stretches (Pun intended). Then there’s the fact that my shoulders are so broad, I could quite easily make the American Football team – something that really used to bother me, but something I’ve gradually made peace with. I guess, after one to many fights with my mom and God who, between the two of them I feel share responsibility when it comes to my genetic make up, I have accepted my fate as broad shouldered betty with a lumpy tummy.
But the one thing I haven’t really been able to come to terms with is that I have the shortest eyelashes on the planet. In fact you could say they are almost non-existent. I’m basically a mole.
I have never even really bothered with mascara too much , because even the best of the best didn’t make too much of a difference on me. I can’t blame the mascara, it’s literally like trying to cut a newborn’s finger nails. NEAR IMPOSSIBLE! My frustration only grew when two years ago I booked myself in for eyelash extensions at a popular Nail bar (that may or may not have a connection with ice cream), where I walked away with an eye infection. Well, a stye to be precise. The whole process was horrible and after sitting through 2 hours, I walked out feeling like my eyes were on fire and like I had glue in them. They felt hard and would pull if I blinked too hard. When a stye started appearing after 3 days, I had them taken off. And that was that – I was forced to make peace with my little hair stump excuse for eyelashes. All over again, I became mole lady.
Fast forward two years and I found myself back on the bed, only this time at my favourite Rouge Day Spa where I was treated to their their NEW Russian Volume Lashes to review. I was a little hesitant I have to admit, but I knew I was in good hands. I enjoyed a lovely “lash nap” while Coco worked her magic. Towards the end I kept waiting for the burning sensation when she rinsed my eyes. When I asked her, she sounded confused and told me, that never should have happened the first time! ( go figure!) And when I looked in the mirror I could hardly believe my eyes! Eyes that had never looked so full of beautiful long lashes in all their little life!
Here’s what I love about them them the most:
* They are VOLUME lashes which means, because they use three lashes per follicle, they are super thick!
*They have a gorgeous curl – instead of some eyelash extensions which can be quite straight, theses are perfectly curled at the ends, making them super sexy!
*They have a slight dark grey blue hue to them – especially in the first week! My husband of all people noticed and we both agreed it made them super edgy!
*They are so so soft and silky. I literally cannot feel like there is anything on my eyelids, making them super natural!
*They don’t require any mascara or high maintenance during the first few weeks. Besides filling at 2-3 week intervals they are super low maintenance!
Now here’s the interesting part – They say you will probably need to fill every 2-3 weeks depending on how easily you shed the ashes. For the first week, I didn’t notice any thinning or major shedding. By the second week, every few days I would notice one or tow eyelashes fall out. And by week three, even though some had fallen out, they did so, very evenly and so they still looked great. They still gave my short eyelashes length and I made it to almost 4 weeks before I had them filled.
Here are some pics… I think they speak for themselves! 🙂
Before…..
This is me before – even with mascara on!
Incase you didn’t believe me!
And here’s what they looked like afterwards…
Can you handle??
They have literally changed my life!
Just to be perfectly clear – I will never go anywhere else to have mine done and I will never be seen without them from here on out! If I did I would risk looking like this…..
So heres here’s the REALLY exciting news! I, together with Rouge Day Spa are giving away a set of these gorgeous Russian Volume lashes which are valued at R750! Perfect if you have a special occasion coming up or, I like me you are just so sick and tired of looking like the this green guy.
Here’s what you need to do!
- Comment bellow with your name and why you would like to to try them!
- Share the post on Facebook and tag two friends who live in the Western Cape
- For a a bonus entry, subscribe to The Mom Diaries by filling in your details on the sidebar of this page. (linked)
T’s and C’s
- Follow all the steps in order to qualify for the prize. (3rd step is only a bonus)
- You must reside in the Western Cape in order to qualify for the prize – or be Cape Town to make use of it.
- Winner is chosen via Random.org and my decision is final.
- The Mom Diaries cannot be help responsible for any losses, damages whatsoever and making use of this will be at your own risk.
- The closing date for this competition is Wednesday 5th October.
GOOD LUCK!!! xxxx
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My name is Kim Muller and I am also in need of longer lashes. I have the same problem as you, only I think mine is worse :(. As I have literally no lower lash. I mean that I can’t even put mascara on my lower lids because there’s no hair there! I would love to win this and rock this Russian volume lashes for my birthday on 8 October.
So I’m one of those moms that simply don’t have enough hours in the morning to even put mascara on without being pulled, bitten, pushed or shoved out of the way.
My 11month old and 11 year old ( the gap was the hint that hubby never got) have to be 100% done by 06h15am (yes that is the time!) when does mommy get a chance for make up let alone mascara……. never!!
These lashes would drastically change my face to look like an actual beautiful lady and not sum rundown hag, with the blandest face ever.
I would love this prize sooo much!!!
Hi, I’m Jacki Sands and I’ve been seeing a lot being written about lashes. I see the difference it makes on my friends. I’d like to try it but many other things usually come first. Winning this prize may be what it takes to get me hooked!
Oh goodness got so excited when I saw this. Just this morning I was thinking I neeeeeeed to get me some lashes. I look like a racoon at the end of most days either from work or running and so tired or trying useless mascaras only to still end up racooned. And without having mascara on I look like one solid blonde rat. And I had such lash envy when I saw your lovelies .
This is exactly what I need for my holiday in mozambique while we will be swimming and on the beach… cos who. Wears mascara on the beach anyway? Racoon is not going to be a good look for holiday shot. So please please pretty please pick me me me ( jumping up and down with arm in air like an eager kid in class )
I use to buy the cheap stick on lashes that only lasts for half of the night. Love the look of having beautiful lashes and would love to try the Russian Volume Lash Extensions. It looks really amazing!!
Imagine waking up with amazing looking lashes!
Holding thumbs!!!
My name is Nikki Lincoln and in addition to being one of the unlucky small-eyed girls of the world, I am also about to have a new baby so being able to leave the house without fussing so much with my mascara would be an absolute dream come true! xxxx
Apart from love spending time on nails, and brows, I am completely incompetent when it comes to gorgeous looking eye make-up. But with these … it already displays a dramatic, lively and fresh look. As I start my new career venture in just 10 days (The One I Knew I’d Always Get), I look forward to all things new, pretty and powerful.
My name is Charlotte the Stilettomum and I need this because I only have 6 lashes under each eye and my top lashes are all different lenghts. which makes putting mascara on a bi%^h.
Hi. I’m Gabi and I have naked eyes. I’d love to win this! Yho…I have only the shortest, cactus like sprickles as eyelashes… and they are so light that generally my eyes look naked. Oh pick me… Please… pretty please xx
Hellooo beautiful ladies. I’m Tara and I’m a bit of a don’t-go-anywhere-without-makeup kinda person. And being a mother of two it’s quite tricky finding time to always look on point. Having these gorgeous lashes will at leash save me some time.
I would love to win this as I really do need it. I’m a mother of 3 little ones (the youngest being 5 days old) and to put mascara on in the mornings is time consuming and an hour later I look like a racoon from the black smudges under my eyes 😋
Would love the opportunity to glam myself up a bit. Just not enough ME time.
I would absolutely adore some of these!!!!! I am blonde and unfortunately so are my lashes…They are so fine so tinting them doesnt help. Id love to forget about mascara for a while!!!! Pick me please 🙂
So its been a tough few months with family in and out of sickies and working like a crazy person. I feel like I could do with a little pampering and some razzle dazzle in my life. Something just for me! Selfish? Maybe…but when you see such gorgeous lashes….who wouldn’t want to be a little selfish xxx
Wow! Those lashes are amazing!! Being a mom of 2 very energetic boys I’m always on the run and don’t have much time glam up much 😆 So to have lashes like those would be a real mommy treat and add a little glam to my crazy busy life!! Not to mention that I look poop eyed in the morning without any mascara so I know my hubbywould appreciate them too 😝! Thanks Leigh for all the real mommy stories xxx
Jojo Christer because it just has to be!!😋🎉🙌🏻👏🏻
I have had eyelash extensions before but would absolutely love to try the Russian ones…pick me! 🙂
… Because after 1 year of very little sleep I deserve to look look like a flippin goddess for a change. Plus they will go fabulously with my eye bags 😝
My eyes are small always wanted eyelashes to make them look out there!
I have been waiting for this post I have just turned 50 and would love to rock new lashes
I would absolutely LOVE to win this AWESOME prize! Wow, those Russian Volume Lash Extensions from the fabulous Rouge Day Spa look incredible!! I have only had bad experiences with eyelash extensions, and would really love a positive experience which I could then promote to all my family and friends! I work in the Fashion Industry and need to always “look the part”. I am a working Mom with two kids under 6, so having these would help me feel fantastic when I wake up, and I can then spend less rushed time trying to get ready in the mornings! Thanks for this exciting opportunity!x
Hi, my name is Candice and I’m a mascara addict!!!!
I identify and sympathise with you.
I love how natural it looks 🙂
Hi Leigh, after seeing your lashes yesterday I think that this will be my next splurge! Thanks for the review!