Welcome to the gyaru Q&A page! This page will be regularly updated with commonly asked questions about gyaru/o and their answers! If you have a question you'd like to be answered, message the user poyoberry! If you feel like I may have answered something incorrectly or you have some information, also message the user above. Please keep in mind questions that require a personal opinion such as 'do you prefer shiro or kuro gals' will not be answered!
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What is 'Gaijin Gyaru/o'?
Gaijin is a shortened version of Gaikokujin, which both mean 'foreigner' in Japanese. Therefore, A Gaijin gal would simply be a gyaru not from Japan!
Do I need to tan to be gyaru/o?
No, tanning is not required to be a gyaru! That is called Shiro gyaru, which is an umbrella term for gals who don't tan! However, if you want to try out substyles such as Manba, you will need a tan to get sufficient contrast between your skin tone and the makeup.
Can I be gyaru/o if...?
You can be gyaru/o regardless of your race, hair colour/texture, religion, features, conditions, background, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more! The only thing stopping you from being gyaru/o is not doing the makeup!
Do I need to fit into a substyle to be gyaru?
Not at all! Whilst substyles can be helpful with finding what you prefer or don't, as long as you have gyaru makeup you don't need to have a substyle!
Do I need brand clothing to be gyaru/o?
No, it's possible to find fitting clothes almost anywhere. You can also make them yourself.
Is there gyaru music?
The short answer is no. There's not a specific genre of gyaru music, and you can listen to anything as a gyaru/o. However, Eurobeat and artists such as Ayumi Hamasaki, Namie Amuro & Kumi Koda are all popular amongst gals. This doesn't mean you have to listen to them to be gyaru, but I do recommend them!
What is Para-Para and is it necessary to be a gyaru/o?
In short, para-para is a style of dance usually popularized in nightclubs (Go to the page for more info). It became popular amongst many gyaru/os yet you do not have to learn any routines in order to be a gyaru/o!
What are the big hairstyles I see on tanned gals?
The 'big hairstyles' are called Sujimori, which can also be used in multiple other substyles! Don't forget that Megamori is a thing as well.