ビューティーポップ [Byūtī Poppu / Beauty Pop]

In Beauty Pop (2004–2008), Shogakukan’s ten-issue manga series from creator あらいきよこ, a high school girl with a secret talent for hair and makeup uses her skills to quietly outshine a flashy, all-male school beauty club. Written and illustrated entirely by あらいきよこ, this lighthearted shojo comedy explores the tension between genuine artistry and superficial popularity. Its concise run and focused premise make it a charming, understated entry in the early-2000s manga landscape, celebrating craft over ego.