Drum roll please…it’s time to announce the winners of our recent competitions. Firstly a big thank you to everyone who entered, we had a massive response to both competitions.

* The winner of the new Remingtion i-Light worth over €300 is Shona Foyle from Tipperary.

* The winner of the limited edition Samsung Hello Kitty handset is Laticia Lowndes from Dublin.

More great competitions coming over the next couple of weeks so keep your eye on the blog and tell your friends!

To celebrate the arrival of spring and the approach of bikini weather (yes, we are forever hopeful here at HelpMyStyle.ie), we’re offering one lucky reader the chance to win the brand new Remington i-LIGHT, home IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair removal system worth €399.99!

The i-LIGHT is set to revolutionise home grooming by bringing traditionally salon based hair removal to your home meaning you can now become your very own beauty therapist.

Developed in association with leading dermatologists, the i-LIGHT is fast, painless and highly effective. Using cutting-edge technology – the same used in professional hair removal clinics – it safely removes hair for an ultra silky smooth feeling that can last for up to 12 weeks. To get your hands on the new Remington i-LIGHT, read below;

TO ENTER:
Simply answer the following question; What does IPL stand for?

To be eligible to enter you must be a registered user to this blog. If you are registered just email answers to win@helpmystyle.ie. If you’re not already registered, it’s quick, easy & free to do now by clicking REGISTER on the top righthand corner of this page. Once registered, email answers to win@helpmystyle.ie.

Closing date for entries is 5pm Monday 8 February.

THE RULES:
All prizes are non-transferable and to enter you must have an Irish postal address (on the island of Ireland). There is no cash alternative and our decision is final. We respect your privacy. Your personal information is safe, and will never be shared with any third party. Note: Your email address will be added to our email list. You may opt out at any time.

HERE’S THE SCIENCE
The i-LIGHT has a hand-held device which emits light energy. This light energy is absorbed by the melanin in the hair follicle below the skin’s surface. The energy stuns the follicle and suppresses hair’s re-growth to leave skin soft, smooth and hair free for up to 3 months. The i-LIGHT boasts a unique multi-flash mode for continuous movement this, together with the fact it can target larger areas than a laser, ensures it’s one of the fastest IPL systems available.

Used on dry, clean skin post shave, hair will begin to fall out after 7-14 days. Hair that was treated in it’s active phase of growth will not produce new hair for up to 12 weeks, leaving you with the confidence of beautifully, touchable, silky smooth skin, for much longer than other hair removal methods. After 12-16 weeks some hair will start to re-grow, but this hair is often lighter and finer than before. You then begin the process again. It’s effective, simple, fast and long lasting. What’s more the i-Light can be used on legs, underarms, bikini lines, chests, backs, shoulders and arms.

The Remington i-LIGHT will be available with an introductory price of €299.99 (regular €399.99) from Sam McCauley Chemists nationwide from February 2010 and through stockists from March 2010.