Ep 6. Natural Beauty

In America's Next Top Model season 11 episode 6 titled "Natural Beauty," the contestants are in for a unique challenge. The models are called upon to flaunt their natural beauty by getting their make-up off and going au naturel. To help the models exude confidence, the judges Theresa Moulder, Ann Shoket, Lauren Conrad, and Tyra Banks, guide them through a photoshoot in which they are photographed with minimal or no make up.

The episode starts with motivational models sharing their experiences about natural beauty and the difficulties of embracing your natural look, especially in the modeling industry. With this, the models are asked to remove all their makeup and take a natural picture. While some models have embraced their natural side, some are not as willing to let go of their usual glamorous look.

Later, the models are taken to a salon where they learn about the importance of maintaining a good, natural look. While some models are fighting against the challenge, others like McKey finds a new sense of pride in their appearance without makeup.

The models are then brought to their next challenge for a photo shoot. This saw the models posing alongside a snake, each adorned with a different snake and several accessories to complement their natural beauty. This requires the girls to showcase their confidence and ability to feel beautiful without makeup. Some models struggled with the challenge, while others, like Saman, shone in the confidence and poise that they brought to the table.

No episode of America's Next Top Model is complete without drama. This episode is no exception, as some models are called out by fellow participants for not embracing their natural look. The contestants confront each other; thus, the drama builds up, adding a bit of tension and spiciness to the mix.

As the episode nears its end, the models gather for a photo critique by the judges where they get feedback for their appearance without makeup and that of their photo shoot with the snakes. The judges are impressed at how the girls were able to embrace their natural beauty and bring it out in the photographs. Some models, however, failed to impress and find themselves at the bottom of the pile, vying to avoid elimination from the competition.

In the end, we find out who gets eliminated and who moves forward to the next round. The judges and participants bid their farewell, and it's back to the drawing board for the contestants.