As one of life’s biggest milestones, motherhood is a choice that many women make—and it doesn’t always come easy. From sleepless nights after childbirth to the physical, mental, and financial challenges of providing for the family, being a mother is an extraordinary feat.

Mothers thrive on having support, and especially when self-care can occasionally take a backseat, it’s more important than ever to have a partner in helping them make themselves look and feel great.

The country’s premier eyelash destination, NÉW Lounge, recently hosted a playdate in partnership with The Puddle Playground, an inclusive specialty indoor playground, for four Cebu lash dolls and their adorable children. Here, the moms opened up about their journey as mothers, and why it’s important to get pampered regularly.

Sweet Veloso-Selma

Being a mom is one of the toughest jobs out there, and it’s important that we take the time to show our appreciation for all the hard work that moms do. Whether it’s taking some time for yourself to relax and unwind or treating yourself to an eyelash appointment, it is amazing how a little pampering can go a long way in making us feel confident and beautiful. After all, a happy mom means a happy family!

Janine Anongos

I created Off-Duty Mama to send the message that every mama deserves a day off. moms need to take care of themselves first so they can take good care of their families and loved ones.

Reesa Villamor

As a mom, we often put our own needs last. But taking care of ourselves is just as important as taking care of our little ones. We deserve to take a moment to pamper ourselves and indulge in some self-care.

Andrea Pateña-Matheu

Motherhood is messy, beautiful, grueling…. but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

At times when this role feels too overwhelming, small acts of self-care always do the trick, and I’m so blessed that my NÉW Lounge family’s got my back at all times.

For expectant moms, NÉW Lounge is offering another first in the beauty industry, Push Presents by NÉW Lounge is aimed at giving expectant moms a relaxing pamper moment to ease some tensions or anxieties that they might be feeling as they near their due date. It gives them the time to bond with their family and friends, feel so loved with the gifts that would mark this special time in their lives, and gain the confidence to look and feel beautiful despite the big changes happening in their bodies. 

NÉW Lounge Shangri-La Mactan is located at Health Club, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Punta Engano Rd., Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. To book an appointment, call/text 0927 493 3064.

NÉW Lounge Oakridge is located at Unit 2-107, Oakridge IT Center 2, Oakridge Business Park, A.S. Fortuna Street, Mandaue City. To book, call/text 0927 184 1535.

You may also visit their website for appointments.

^{Shot on location at The Puddle Playground | Photos by Lexi Getigan}