Season 2

E1. My Signature Slay

Jan 2, 2019 · 60m

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.

E2. America Is Beautiful

Jan 9, 2019 · 60m

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.

E3. Blasts From the Past

Jan 16, 2019 · 60m

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.

E4. Cosmo Magazine's Viral Style

Jan 23, 2019 · 60m

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.

E5. Red Carpet Sparkle Ready

Jan 30, 2019 · 60m

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.

E6. Waitress Worthy Makeovers

Feb 6, 2019 · 60m

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.

E7. Modern Brides

Feb 13, 2019 · 60m

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.

E8. Hero vs. Villain Face Off

Feb 20, 2019 · 60m

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.

E9. Inspired By...

Feb 27, 2019 · 60m

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.

E10. Creating a Beauty Empire

Mar 6, 2019 · 60m

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.

E11. Catwalk Couture

Mar 13, 2019 · 60m

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.

E12. Out of Their Elements

Mar 20, 2019 · 60m

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.

E13. America Decides the Winner

Mar 27, 2019 · 60m

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.