Tracy quickly becomes a popular performer, affecting both Amber's chances of winning the show's annual Miss Teenage Hairspray pageant and her relationship with Link, as he grows fonder of Tracy. A local boutique owner named Mr. Pinky suggests that Tracy should be the spokesgirl for his store, and Tracy persuades her agoraphobic mother, Edna, to accompany her there as her agent. The outing boosts Edna’s confidence, but it is shattered when they encounter Velma and Amber, who insult both of them for their size.