As Miss Connecticut Teen USA , Garris was awarded the right to compete for Miss Teen USA 2019 in Reno , Nevada . She competed in the finals on April 28 , 2019 at the Grand Sierra Resort , and was crowned the winner by outgoing titleholder Hailey Colborn , besting first runner-up Caitlyn Vogel of North Dakota . Following her win , Garris became the second titleholder from Connecticut to win Miss Teen USA , succeeding Logan West who was crowned Miss Teen USA 2012 . Following her win , she received national attention for wearing her natural afro-textured hair during the competition
Miss Teen USA 2012
Miss Teen USA 2012
Kaliegh Garris