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Season 2


Meet the host + judges

host

Ashley Graham

Ashley Graham is a model, designer, author and body activist whose influence has reshaped the fashion industry.

judge

Leah Wyar

Leah Wyar is the Chief Beauty Director of Hearst Magazines, where she oversees the 150 monthly beauty pages.

judge

Yu Tsai

Yu Tsai is an internationally renowned celebrity and fashion photographer, shooting for iconic international brands.

judge

Christie Brinkley

Supermodel Christie Brinkley has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers worldwide.

mentor

Sir John

Sir John is a world renowned celebrity makeup artist with an impressive client list that includes Beyonce.


Meet the contestants

contestant

Kendra Springer

Kendra Springer is a spunky hair and makeup artist from Seattle, Washington. She’s the first to crack a joke, but isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. Kendra began her career working for MAC, and she now owns her own hair and makeup business where she employs 5 people. She’s competitive by nature and […]

contestant

Sara Stoy

Sara is a quirky, bubbly hair and makeup artist from Hamilton, NJ. As the youngest contestant in the competition, she wants to show that age is just a number.

contestant

Oz Wilson-Perry

Oz Wilson-Perry is a vivacious artist of many talents. Growing up, she lived in various cities and considered many careers. Oz has loved all things beauty and fashion since she was 12 years old. Because of this, pursuing hair and makeup was the natural career trajectory for her. Oz doesn’t hesitate to speak her mind […]

contestant

Jayson Glenn

Jayson Glenn is a native from Montgomery, Alabama. Jayson’s gift for illustration made his talent with hair and makeup come naturally. For Jayson, it’s important that his clients look and feel beautiful. Because he experienced bullying in his youth, Jayson carries a silent strength about himself; this is reflected in his craft. Jayson Glenn’s experiences […]

contestant

Ronaldo Escobar

Ronaldo Escobar may be soft-spoken, but his passion for hair and makeup is loud! Growing up in Brazil, he held fashion shows for his neighborhood where he discovered his love for all things beauty. He moved to the U.S. in 1998, and moved around a bit before settling down in New York City, where he […]

contestant

Lucy Garland

Lucy came all the way from Melbourne, Australia, to prove she has what it takes to become the next American Beauty Star.

contestant

Axel Vasquez

Born in Guatemala, Axel moved to the U.S. when he was 15 years old. He specializes in pageant beauty and is passionate about inspiring people to embrace their individuality.

contestant

Brittney Ward

Don’t let this 4’11 dynamo fool you – Brittney is a sweetheart, but when it comes to competition, she won’t let anything get in her way.

contestant

Diana Osorio

She may seem quiet and reserved, but Diana’s passion for hair and makeup speaks for itself.

contestant

Tyren Redd

Tyren grew up in Sacramento, CA, until he made the move to Los Angeles, where he has developed his talent as a hair and makeup artist.

contestant

Tina Mod

Tina is a quirky, sweet and talented hair and makeup artist from Phoenix, AZ.

contestant

Samson Smith

Samson is an explosive mixture of confidence, talent, and extreme personality.

contestant

Ricardo Ferrise

Ricardo is a loud, proud and talented artist. He was practically born into the beauty industry.

contestant

Leslie Martin

Leslie may have a bubbly personality, but she came into this competition to show everyone that she can accomplish whatever she puts her mind to – and she wants to win.

contestant

Kendra Springer

Kendra Springer is a spunky hair and makeup artist from Seattle, Washington. She’s the first to crack a joke, but isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. Kendra began her career working for MAC, and she now owns her own hair and makeup business where she employs 5 people. She’s competitive by nature and […]

contestant

Sara Stoy

Sara is a quirky, bubbly hair and makeup artist from Hamilton, NJ. As the youngest contestant in the competition, she wants to show that age is just a number.

contestant

Oz Wilson-Perry

Oz Wilson-Perry is a vivacious artist of many talents. Growing up, she lived in various cities and considered many careers. Oz has loved all things beauty and fashion since she was 12 years old. Because of this, pursuing hair and makeup was the natural career trajectory for her. Oz doesn’t hesitate to speak her mind […]

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