Ep 5. Emergency Makeover

American Beauty Star is a reality television show that follows ten hair and makeup artists as they compete in various challenges to become the next American Beauty Star. The show is hosted by celebrity stylist Sarah Potempa and judged by renowned supermodel Adriana Lima and celebrity makeup artist Sir John.

In season one, episode five, titled "Emergency Makeover," the contestants are faced with their toughest challenge yet. The episode starts off with a brief montage of the contestants talking about how they feel like they have been improving each week, but they also acknowledge how difficult the competition has been so far.

The challenge of the week is revealed: each contestant will be given a model who has experienced a beauty emergency and needs their help. The emergencies range from a bad haircut to botched microblading to a disastrous at-home hair dye job. The artists will have to diagnose and fix the problem in a limited amount of time while also creating a clean, polished look for their model.

As the artists meet their models and assess their beauty emergencies, the judges enter the room to provide some extra pressure. Sir John reminds the artists that they not only have to fix the problem at hand but also create a look that is camera-ready and appealing to the judges. Adriana Lima adds that the artists need to think about the model's confidence and how their makeover will make her feel.

The artists get to work, each approaching their makeover in their unique way. Some artists have to use creative solutions to fix the problems, while others opt for a more straightforward approach. The judges watch as the artists work, taking notes and making comments on the artists' techniques and choices.

As the time ticks down, the artists start to feel the pressure. Some have to make quick decisions to finish their look, while others need to spend extra time fixing a particularly tricky issue. The judges talk amongst themselves, expressing doubts and concerns about some of the artists' makeovers.

Finally, time is up. The artists present their models for judgement, each hoping that their makeover will impress the judges. The judges assess each makeover, looking at the before-and-after shots and asking the model how she feels about the transformation.

After deliberating, the judges announce the winner of the challenge and the bottom two artists who will have to compete in a sudden-death elimination challenge. The winner of the challenge receives a prize and immunity for the next challenge, while the two artists at the bottom have to create a dramatic look using unconventional materials.

The episode ends with the artists preparing for the sudden-death challenge, each hoping to stay in the competition. The judges remind them that they're looking for creativity, technique, and a polished final product.

Overall, "Emergency Makeover" is an exciting episode that showcases the artists' skills and ability to think on their feet. The beauty emergencies presented are relatable and provide a unique twist on the standard makeover challenge. The episode sets up tension for the sudden-death elimination in a way that leaves viewers excited to see what comes next.