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"Share your smile...and shine!" to win a smile makeover


 
Bethany Hamilton is one fierce gal: Despite losing an arm in a horrific shark attack, she rules the waves on her surfboard, inspiring people around the world. And she does it all with an easy, captivating smile.

Bethany’s secret? At age 14, she decided to improve her smile. Her orthodontist, Dr. Patrick Turley, recommended the Damon® System, an advanced system that is proven to be fast and comfortable. Now, the soul surfer has a smile she’s always proud to share.

Bethany’s giving you the chance to tell your story in the “Share your smile…and shine!” contest, presented by Damon® System. The amazing prize? One girl will win a complete smile makeover using the Damon® System.
 
 
The deets on Damon System
The Damon® braces are a system that improves your smile by straightening your teeth quickly and easily. The best part? Damon System also comes in clear, so they are virtually invisible. The Damon braces use light force and work without the ties that need tightening and lead to discomfort (whew!). Sound like something you’d like to try? Check out this video, then read on to win!

Share your smile and shine to win
Would a new smile change your life? Tell us how you’d benefit from a smile makeover and how you’ll help share Bethany’s message of feeling beautiful inside and out.

Share your story by creating a video or sending a photo with essay that tells us about your inner beauty...and how you’d benefit from a new smile. Be creative! Bethany will pick one incredible girl to win.

How to enter
Please email your submissions along with your first and last name to shareyoursmile@girlslife.com by 11:59 PM/EST on January 31, 2012.

Video submissions:
1.    Email a .mov or .m4v file no larger than 10 MB to shareyoursmile@girlslife.com

Photo submissions:
1.    Email a .jpg or .pdf no larger than 5 MB and a brief essay explaining your story to shareyoursmile@girlslife.com

CLICK HERE for official rules and details.

Questions? Post them here in the comments!
 
 

 
Congratulations to the winner of the "Share your smile...and shine!" contest:
Judith F. from Vista, CA

BY GL ON 1/1/2012 12:00:00 AM

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MOD-MOD-MOD-MOD:
Have the winners been announced yet?

 

Hey girl! For this contest, the winner has been e-mailed, but for the one ending in September, she has not! xoxo 


Kate G.

by RiverBlade on 8/20/2012 9:22:15 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!
i still dont get how to enter... like i know im suppose to send something to that email but idk what.




Hey girl,

As you can see in the contest rules and guidelines, the submission period for this contest ended on January 31, 2012. Sorry babe, that means we are no longer accepting submissions <3
Lauren C.

by kaylablaze33098 on 8/2/2012 8:59:36 PM

 
 



How will we find out who wins and whenLaughing




Hey girl,

It says in the contest rules that we'll announce the winner once Bethany has a chance to pick one... so try to stay patient! Smile 
Lauren C.

by puppygirl4567 on 2/26/2012 10:22:01 AM

 
 

do you know when she might finish readin them and announce the winner? I really want to win but I don't think I will. Good job to whoevr wins.

by cwright4101 on 2/24/2012 9:57:46 PM

 
 

Has she picked a winner yet the suspence is killing me!

by margaret.softball on 2/10/2012 11:35:18 AM

 
 



*MOD*MOD*MOD
Have the picked the winner yet?




Hey girl,

Not yettt Smile Bethany needs a bit of time to make a choice because we got lots of entries! Try to be patient! 
Lauren C.

by ninadasiy on 2/9/2012 3:24:26 PM

 
 

Wanna enter wishing to win!!!! though my teeth are already straight... i don't care still want!!

by loveunicorns1238 on 2/1/2012 7:58:00 PM

 
 

I have naturally straight teeth... They could still be better. Should I enter?

by twiggyskittles on 1/30/2012 8:11:48 PM

 
 

I sent an email to the address above. I am not able to make a video and I hope that the email and essay will still be considered. I have seen a lot of triumph in my life and something like a beautiful smile would really be a dream come true for me. I would love to have my confidence back. Thank you for giving us this opportunity.

by starrnevaeh on 1/29/2012 7:20:28 PM

 
 

I want braces sooo bad!!!! So my teeth will straighten just like misscynthiapal I dislike taking photos because I don't like my smile my two front teeth are crooked and in a smile that is what is most seen!

by keybug566 on 1/29/2012 6:37:13 PM

 
 



MOD Will you recive an email if you won this contest around Febuary 1st??or how will everyone know who won?




Hey girl,

As the official rules and regulations says:

Winners will be notified via phone, e-mail or postal mail, at Sponsor’s discretion.




We don't have the actual date the winner will be notified just yet, but it will be sometime after the contest ends - probably within a week or two, to give Bethany time to pick! Smile 
Lauren C.

by Fashion21 on 1/28/2012 11:23:24 PM

 
 

already have braces

by opptop on 1/28/2012 10:47:55 PM

 
 

I already had braces, so I don't need it

by ladybuglover28 on 1/28/2012 9:07:01 PM

 
 

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by redkeys on 1/22/2012 8:27:38 AM

 
 

My teeth are really bad like they're not even straight. i don't even like taking pictures because of them. i hope i win. all the teasing i get will end and my life would be easier without the teasing.

by misscynthiapal on 1/19/2012 12:50:03 AM

 
 

Entered!!!!(: Will you let us know if we dont win???

by lovemahone on 1/17/2012 8:18:34 PM

 
 

i need them

by yunocchi on 1/16/2012 8:16:18 PM

 
 

Iwant the damon system but my mom says its too expensive.my teeth are not even straight. they are diagnoland its really hard to speak.if i dont win this CONGRADULATIONS to the lucky winner you need it th most!!!!!!!

by #1justinbeiberfan on 1/16/2012 5:36:50 PM

 
 

i am getting their braces

by lmsgurl on 1/16/2012 5:36:21 PM

 
 

i live in canada (saskatchewan) so i can't enter this contest but anyways bethany hamilton is my absolute inspiration especially in her faith. i have really bad teeth and really wanted to enter this contest even though i probably wouldn't win i'll be really happy for the winner.Smile

by ripcurlgirl808 on 1/14/2012 7:45:46 PM

 
 

When does this contest end?

by sydsyd5 on 1/14/2012 1:18:53 PM

 
 

how long does i take for the damon system?

by dorito on 1/10/2012 7:34:41 PM

 
 

i have the damon system! Only one more month!

by .bubblegum on 1/10/2012 6:58:04 PM

 
 

MOD
When will you post the winners for the wishlist giveaway that had prizes like the victorious kinnect game?

Hey girl,

We post all of our winners on this page at the end of each week, on Friday afternoons. http://www.girlslife.com/category/winners.aspx

Meghan D.

by orangeache on 1/7/2012 12:40:39 PM

 
 

Bethany IS one fierce gal no doubt against that! She continues to inspire many people everyday including me based on her determination and courage. She is one of my role models , the other the family from the blind side.She is a very hard working gal that will never give up.I recommend the movie soul surfer. It will show you who Bethany Hamilton is, just to get an idea.Go Bethany!

Admirer,
MariaElizabeth11

by MariaElizabeth11 on 1/6/2012 1:23:23 PM

 
 



MOD MOD
So, my teeth aren't really bad, but some of them did grow in weird. And they're a little crooked so I can't close my mouth all the way. Are these things that the system could fix? I'm worried that it's not something fixable and that they'll throw out my entry :/




Hey girlie,

You'd have to go to an orthodontist to be sure, but these seem to work a lot like "normal" braces. So if it can be fixed with braces (and braces can do some pretty amazing things), you're eligible. Definitely enter the contest! Good luck! Smile 
Lauren C.

by twilightam on 1/5/2012 5:43:13 PM

 
 



Mod Mod Mod I accidently reported someones comment but didnt mean to it wasnt innapropriate at all. What is going to happen now and can I undo it.




No prob, girl! It happens all the time. We MODs read each reported comment to see if it really should be deleted. So, if it's not offensive/vulgar/bullying, we'll assume that click was just a mistake ;) 
Lauren C.

by 15hayhay on 1/5/2012 5:36:46 PM

 
 

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by kelseyek on 1/4/2012 8:17:57 PM

 
 

OMG!!!!!!!!!! I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS SYSTEM! I was just thinking about getting braces when I saw this! I hope I get the system!!!!! (:

by katv2114 on 1/4/2012 6:19:20 PM

 
 

Hey smg135, mhmm I don't know what's going on. I haven't seen any comments from you, so try posting again and I'll be sure they get posted. Xoxo



Mod Mod
i tried to post 2 comments, but it never happened. whats goin on? Lynae P.

by smg135 on 1/4/2012 5:46:11 PM

 
 

@lexydoodles it's not like that for everyone, I have aninvisilign retainer and it works great!

by txtingirl on 1/3/2012 2:09:06 PM

 
 

Cool! And i LOVEE Bethany hamilton! She is a great Godly lady!

by drummergirl133 on 1/3/2012 11:24:50 AM

 
 

i soooooooooo neeeeeed this!!!!!! Smile

by LaCroix on 1/3/2012 10:52:02 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD
By information that we should include, I mean should be include our full name, age, birthday, address? What?




If theres something that will be sent to your house if you win, then include your address. So full name and address are important. xoxo kerra 
Kerra S.

by txtingirl on 1/1/2012 5:31:11 PM

 
 

Just got mine off in October, but I actually kinda liked them.

by fallsb-ball on 1/1/2012 1:24:46 PM

 
 

i hav braces on now and they dont boher me too much and my friends say i look good in them!!!

by greeknspooky on 1/1/2012 12:46:42 PM

 
 

I soooo need this.......i'm def entering. ;)

XOXO~Courtney <333333

by cmn5297 on 1/1/2012 12:36:29 PM

 
 

Lol I just got my braces off

by wenhua9 on 1/1/2012 12:36:25 PM

 
 



Mod Mod Mod
ok so i think i need braces but im gonna wait. i live with my grandma and grandpa and my older brother whos 16 has crooked teeth. my mom doesnt think he can get them. can i win this for my brother? it would mean a lot to him.




Hey girlie,

I'm sure you could use the prize to help someone else get a gorgeous smile! Try submitting a photo of the two of you, then writing the essay about how much it would mean to you to give it to him (and how his life would change by giving it to him). Go for it! That's super sweet <3 
Lauren C.

by volley_ball2341 on 1/1/2012 12:35:46 PM

 
 

I had braces already. I actually kinda like them my friends tell me they look cute on me. Mine are blue Smile

by LittleRockstar on 1/1/2012 12:08:21 PM

 
 



Okay, so where is the daily giveaway for today then?




Check out the right sidebar - you'll see a red box that says WIN TODAY with a surfboard next to it. Click there! <3 
Lauren C.

by orange24601 on 1/1/2012 10:54:09 AM

 
 



can you already have braces and still do this, I really want to enter!




Of course you could! It might not jive with your orthodontist's plan for your teeth though (since you're already on track to straighten them a different way), but it's worth a try <3
Lauren C.

by erinmm7 on 1/1/2012 10:51:41 AM

 
 



MOD...I would like to enter, but what if you already have braces?? Thanks1




Of course you could! It might not jive with your orthodontist's plan for your teeth though (since you're already on track to straighten them a different way), but it's worth a try <3 
Lauren C.

by jasperrose on 1/1/2012 10:11:26 AM

 
 



MOD MOD
So I already have braces but it would be great if we didn't have to pay for them anymore. Can I still enter if my teeth are in the process of straightening?




 Of course you could! It might not jive with your orthodontist's plan for your teeth though (since you're already on track to straighten them a different way), but it's worth a try <3 
Lauren C.

by sabrita on 1/1/2012 1:43:27 AM

 
 


MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD
2 things- What video are we supposed to watch, and what information should I include in my video submission?




Hey girl, there's no video you have to watch to enter the contest. As the rules says (please read carefully!):




Would a new smile change your life? Tell us how you’d benefit from a smile makeover and how you’ll help share Bethany’s message of feeling beautiful inside and out. 



Share your story by creating a video or sending a photo with essay that tells us about your inner beauty...and how you’d benefit from a new smile. Be creative! Bethany will pick one incredible girl to win.
 

Lauren C. Kelsey H.

by txtingirl on 1/1/2012 1:29:31 AM

 
 

1st comment.....My teeth are already pretty straight, so this doesn't sound quite appealing.....

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