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Twelve hair and makeup artists are challenged to highlight their unique personalities through their work and prove why they deserve to be the first "American Beauty Star."

Who Are You

The contestants battle it out to see who can create a glamorous and press-worthy look to grace the red carpet.

Red Carpet Mayhem

The contestants must sell themselves as a beauty brand when they each create a video tutorial with the clock ticking.

A Quick Tip Tutorial

The contestants team up with their competition to makeover walk-ins at Universal City Walk; a teammate stands in for an injured contestant and causes tension.

Pop-Up Beauty

The contestants get a special chance to give back to women in public service and treat these real-world heroes to a makeover.

Emergency Makeover

Fourteen hair and makeup superstars vie for the title of American Beauty Star; the artists must push their creativity and skills to the limit to impress new host Ashley Graham, mentor Sir John and judges Christie Brinkley, Yu Tsai and Leah Wyar.

My Signature Slay

The artists are challenged to create stunning, one-of-a-kind editorial looks inspired by the American city of their choice; things begin to heat up as they scope out their competition and get to know one another better.

America Is Beautiful

Tensions flare as the artists must work together in the season's first team challenge; the artists travel back in time to create gorgeous modern looks inspired by the '70s, '80s and '90s.

Blasts From the Past

The artists must bring their social media savvy as they create a perfect look and corresponding hashtag worthy of being posted on Cosmopolitan magazine's Instagram feed.

Cosmo Magazine's Viral Style

The artists are on edge as they are tasked with creating dazzling red-carpet looks with the opportunity of taking home $10,000 worth of jewelry.

Red Carpet Sparkle Ready

Drawing inspiration from the hit Broadway musical "Waitress," the nine remaining artists are each paired with a deserving waitress to give them a gorgeous makeover and jaw-dropping new look.

Waitress Worthy Makeovers

The artists must give it their all as they create an exquisite look for the modern bride. Wedded bliss comes to a halt during an explosive catwalk down the aisle as the judges fight to keep their emotions in check during an intense elimination.

Modern Brides

With Disney Channel's hit movie franchise, “Descendants 3,” as their inspiration, the artists must work in pairs to create “hero” and “villain” looks that are both magnificent and cohesive. The judges’ intense scrutiny and attention to detail has the artists on edge during a fiery elimination.

Hero vs. Villain Face Off

Emotions and nerves run high as the remaining artists must prove that beauty is ageless when they get a special surprise - the chance to give the important women in their lives the stunning makeover they deserve.

Inspired By...

As the competition nears its end, the remaining artists must create a campaign look and pitch that embodies their unique brand as an artist; a shocking elimination shakes the artists.

Creating a Beauty Empire

With the finish line in sight, the artists feel the pressure as they pair with top NYC fashion designers to create inspired looks that complement the designers' three-piece mini collections.

Catwalk Couture

The final four artists must create jaw-dropping looks inspired by one of the four elements: water, earth, wind and fire; an emotional elimination reveals which three artists will go on to compete in the live finale where America votes for the winner.

Out of Their Elements

The competition reaches its climax as the three finalists travel to New York City to show off their final looks in front of a live audience; the artists have one last shot to prove they are worthy of the title as America votes to decide who will win.

America Decides the Winner

12 competitors from all facets of the beauty industry are challenged to become the next American Beauty Star. Challenges include creating high-end magazine editorial looks and red carpet styles for a Hollywood premiere.

The Best Seasons of American Beauty Star

The Best Seasons of American Beauty Star

Season 1

Season 2