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Shiro Gyaru (白ギャル; White-skinned gal), also known as Ganjiro (ガン白), is an umbrella term for gyarus who choose to not tan. A Shiro gyaru is someone who follows all Gyaru-Kei trends but choose not to tan their skin in any way whatsoever. Some even go in the opposite direction to remain "bihaku" (beautifully white) and apply sun-block.
Ganjiro/Shiro Gyaru can fall under any of the sub-styles of Gyaru of their choosing, but it is an additional title to separate their resistance to tanning their skin.
As Gyaru style has evolved over the years, the need for a tan has become less and less of a requirement for the fashion and more and more gyaru can be seen as Ganjiro/Shiro Gyaru.
