American Beauty Star - Episode Guide

In the series premiere, supermodel Adriana Lima and celebrity makeup artist Sir John challenge 12 hair and makeup artists to highlight their unique personalities through their work and prove why they deserve to be the first "American Beauty Star." Ta'Rhonda Jones joins as guest judge.

The beauty directors are ready to create a glamorous and press-worthy look for the red carpet. Model Behati Prinsloo joins as guest judge.

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

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.

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

The beauty directors must create an iconic look worthy of a music superstar, resulting in one contestant rising from the ashes and another falling from grace.

The contestants must create a look based on a style legend who inspires them, while aiming for innovation over imitation.

The contestants wow the judges with their inspired vision by creating high-end editorial looks inspired by winter, spring, summer and fall.

The contestants must create stunning beauty editorials around pressing social or political issues that matter to them, proving beauty transcends the superficial.

In this decisive and dramatic season finale, the three remaining contestants battle it out to create a collection of looks that envision the future of beauty. One contestant will be named the first American Beauty Star. Iconic Model Christie Brinkley joins as guest judge.

In their first challenge, 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 with their signature style.

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 each other better.

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

The artists must bring their social media savvy to the catwalk as they compete to create a perfect look and corresponding hashtag. This challenge will test their ability to create an eye grabbing image worthy of being posted on Cosmopolitan magazine's Instagram feed.

The artists are on edge as the competition intensifies as they are tasked with creating dazzling red carpet looks with the opportunity of taking home ten thousand dollars worth of jewelry.

Drawing inspiration from the hit Broadway musical Waitress, the 9 remaining artists will each be paired with a deserving waitress to give them a gorgeous makeover and jaw-dropping new look.

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.

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.

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.

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 to their core.

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

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

The competition reaches it climax as the three finalists travel to New York City to show 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 live to decide who will win the title of American Beauty Star.