Do you have to be Japanese to be gyaru?
Yes! You can be gyaru regardless of where you're from.
Being a gyaru is all about owning yourself and being confident. If you're of age, many gyarus would go clubbing and partying on the weekends. They also owned their own sexuality and didn't stigmatize casual sex. Being a gyaru is all about having fun and being crazy while you still can, so own it!
No. Asian fishing is purposely trying to make yourself look Asian. Examples include pulling back your eyes, “fox eye” surgery & makeup (makes your eyes appear more slanted), and cultural appropriation.
It is a fashion subculture that is considered to be nonconformist or rebelling against the Japanese standards of its society and beauty at the time when women were expected to be housewives and fit the Asian beauty standards of pale skin and dark hair.
Gyaru personality type is ESFP, and the energy of the ESFP is a constant desire to be in the world, to be present. The ESFP is a person who is always trying to be in the present moment. They are always in the moment, and always seeing possibilities.
How to Dress Like a GYARU (ギャル) - YouTube
The "original" Gyaru is pretty much extinct, as most of the brands don't exist anymore, so it is pretty hard to find brand items. You can always search for a certain aesthetic, for example, “flower skirt” to find items that could be considered gyaru.
You may have noticed that many idols are doing what looks like an upside-down/inside-out peace sign in their selfies. This is called the 'gyaru peace' (갸루피스 in Korean) sign. The idol being credited for starting the trend is rookie girl group member IVE's Rei.
Gyaru is the umbrella term for to refer to a fashion subculture in Japan which has lasted for two decades. The subculture itself is divided into many subcategories: kogyaru, hime gyaru, ganguro, banba, yamanba.
Kogal (コギャル, kogyaru) is a Japanese fashion culture that involves schoolgirls wearing an outfit based on Japanese school uniforms (or their actual uniforms) but with very short skirts. The short skirts are worn irrespective of the season. The girls may also wear loose socks and scarves, and have dyed hair.
How do you do gyaru eyeliner?
Gyaru Makeup Tutorial - YouTube
GYARU MAKEUP ESSENTIALS!! Makeup Products I ... - YouTube
The "original" Gyaru is pretty much extinct, as most of the brands don't exist anymore, so it is pretty hard to find brand items. You can always search for a certain aesthetic, for example, “flower skirt” to find items that could be considered gyaru.
Kogal (コギャル, kogyaru) is a Japanese fashion culture that involves schoolgirls wearing an outfit based on Japanese school uniforms (or their actual uniforms) but with very short skirts. The short skirts are worn irrespective of the season. The girls may also wear loose socks and scarves, and have dyed hair.
You may have noticed that many idols are doing what looks like an upside-down/inside-out peace sign in their selfies. This is called the 'gyaru peace' (갸루피스 in Korean) sign. The idol being credited for starting the trend is rookie girl group member IVE's Rei.
How to Dress Like a GYARU (ギャル) - YouTube
