r/Gyaru • • Aug 03 '25

[MOD POST / ANNOUNCEMENT] Reminder that this sub is SFW

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Lately we’ve been getting a lot of creeps sneaking their way into the sub by “interacting” in the community by leaving “nice and innocent” comments. We take measures very seriously by checking their profiles to see if they engage in NSFW subreddits. And this is a Final Warning and message that this Subreddit will and always be a SFW space for gals to participate in. If we catch any NSFW profiles leaving “innocent” or even gross comments under our members posts (especially if they are a MINOR), you will be PERMANENTLY banned on the spot with no warning and no appeal. This is a SFW sub and not a place for you to goon or get off to the gals that shows off their outfits. If that’s your purpose for being here then you can go to a subreddit that’s more suitable for that as there are plenty. Our members don’t post to please and make you comfortable for your sexual pleasure. We absolutely DO NOT tolerate ANY Fetishizers here as we take rule 1 in our subreddit VERY Seriously. Leave us a lone and go be a jerk and jerk off elsewhere, thanks.


r/Gyaru • • Dec 03 '22

GYARU MAKEUP BASICS 🌺 (must read for baby gals) +tips at the end

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Resources to help you build a solid grasp on gyaru makeup: what it is, what it isn't and how to achieve your desired look! I recommend these to begginers and intermediate gals alike bc they're very informative and can help you improve your look even more :D I do reccomend checking most of these out to have a more solid grasp, but for your convience i've marked what i consider to be the most important resources with a '🌈' emoji. Stick 'till the end for my personal tips!

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Makeup basics:

Basic introduction to gyaru makeup + products checklist

🌈 Gyaru makeup rundown

Different eyeshapes in gyaru makeup

🌈 The 'science' behind gyaru makeup

🌈 Begginers guide to gyaru lashes (which ones to buy, avoid, how to apply, store, clean them, etc)

Types of gyaru lashes and what looks to wear them with

Importance of gyaru lashes (short video)

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How-tos:

How to do gyaru makeup without lashes¹

¹note: lashes are a crucial point of gyaru eye makeup (unless you're doing very oldschool styles) and you wont get the same effect without them, do invest in lashes if you can, but use this as a baseline of what to do on the meantime

Step by step gyaru makeup tutorials

🌈 How to do droopy gyaru eye makeup

How i achieve a gyaru eye

🌈 Sei's blog is a holy grail when it comes gyaru makeup and tutorials

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Bonus:

How to wear gal makeup in the summer

🌈 Gyaru begginer makeup mistakes

Gyaru droops for different eyeshapes

🌈 Gyaru makeup and hair skills²

²gyaru makeup requires basic makeup skills to be well executed

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TIPS:

  1. AVOID PINTEREST AND TIKTOK. Okay, this is a generalisation because there are plenty good tutorials out there, but hear me out first: pinterest and tiktok are infamous for mislabelling things, like... A LOT, so if you don't have a strong grasp on what makes something gyaru its very easy to get confused and end up following a dolly or douyin makeup tutorial instead, so i'd say avoid them until you're confident enough in your ability to know the difference.

Here are general rules of thumb for tiktok: Tutorials by people trying out gyaru for the first time ❌ Tutorials by other begginer gals ❌ Tutorials/inspo by accounts that mix up gyaru with bimbo, cutecore, y2k, etc. If you see a billion hashtags with different styles... run. Gyaru is its own thing. ❌ Tutorials by experienced gals ✅ Tutorials by very known/popular gyaru accounts (this one is 50/50 tbh) ✅ Tutorials/inspo that features scans or models from gyaru magazines ✅

  1. Magazines are your bible. Gyaru magazines have always been the equivalent of bibles for gyaru because they are full of inspo and have great hair and make tutorials. You can either buy the magazines, or, the easiest and most acessible way, would be to download pdfs of the magazine online, search for magazine scans or watch flip-through videos. Here is my yt playlist with Flip-throughs of gal magazines. Papillon Magazine is a free download gyaru magazine by gaijin gals for gaijin gals

  2. Ask for concrit. Concrit is short for constructive criticism, and its extremely helpful to improve your look quickly. However sometimes concrit is given without being asked for, if another gal goes out of their way to give you advice or give you a heads up that your makeup doesn't read as gal, don't take it personally, they're not trying to demotivate you or challenge you, they're just trying to help you improve. This doesn't apply if they're being rude or straight up insulting you, constructive criticism needs to be constructive after all.

  3. Practice, practice, practice! Practice makes perfect so keep trying!

  4. Experiment with different makeup styles. This is helpful to find your own style and see what fits you and your face the best.

  5. Avoid super natural makeup looks right of the bat. No, i'm not asking you to do yamanba lol Its kind of a known fact in the community that its a lot easier to start with stronger makeup first and then tone it down than the other way around. That way you're more familiar with the key elements and know which ones to tone down and which ones to tone up so it still looks gal.

  6. You need to know basic skills first. Like learning how to apply eyeshadow, foundation, do contour for your face shape etc. If you're completely new to makeup don't be discouraged there are lots of good and easy makeup tutorials for this on YouTube!

  7. For the love of god, stop adding white to your droop. I'm probably gonna get hate on for this, but it must be said: white on the droop doesn't work for gyaru (most of time) unless you're already experienced and the rest of your makeup is equally as dramatic to make up for it; Otherwise it looks out of place and makes it look more like dolly or cosplay makeup than gyaru. Plus, the white makes it harder to see the beautiful eyeshape you created with your droop imo. If you wanna add white to your eyemakeup, do so on your namida bukuro, it makes your eyes more 3d-like, make them pop more and it makes your eyeshape stand out more.

  8. Invest in lashes and lenses. Unless you're doing very oldschool looks, they make a world of difference, and without them, you're not going to get the exact same results you want. If you wanna invest in something, at the very least, get good upper lashes, because unless you want very natural looking lower lashes, you can still draw them on or fill in the droop with black, but you can't do the same with upper lashes. Amazon and Aliexpress have great options for lashes that are both affordable and work for gyaru, gyaru style lashes should show up under key words like cosplay, dolly or manga lashes (just make sure to check the reviews before purchasing!)

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That's it, thank you for reading! Apologies in advance for any spelling mistakes lol


r/Gyaru • • 7h ago

[Coord/Make Pic] Did a Split dye last night

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56 Upvotes

r/Gyaru • • 7h ago

[Inspo] Osaka oniikei inspired

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41 Upvotes

r/Gyaru • • 11h ago

[Question / Help me] Baby gal any tips?

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r/Gyaru • • 9h ago

I feel like my makeup has reached a good point but the lack of circle lenses really dulls it.

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7 Upvotes

Do you guys have any recommendations for GOOD prescription circle lenses? I've tried three different ones from Pinky Paradise cause thats what is always recommended to me and one pair was like nothing at all and the other two literally burned my eyes so bad I couldn't physically wear them (wth). I also have astigmatism so maybe that's the problem but I'm really reluctant to layer contacts because my friend is an optometrist and has seen 3 people with severe damage from it.


r/Gyaru • • 19h ago

[Coord/Make Pic] an attempt at onee gyaru 💓

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29 Upvotes

i work an office job in my 20s so naturally ive been wanting more and more to do onee and decided to try! btw i am wearing both top & bottom lashes (dolly wink)


r/Gyaru • • 19h ago

[Advice] Trying gyaru inspired make up for the first time + do I need a certain attitude to be gyaru?

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I have been curious about some different jfashion styles for a while now and thought to try out gyaru. The thing is I don't know if my personality matches the main point of being confident and rebellious - I'm more of a quiet person. But still when I managed to do that eyeliner I felt more confident and want to keep experimenting!

Edit about attitude I mentioned in the title - I did some research and came to a conclusion that wether I want to try gyaru, lolita that I have been liking for quite a long time or other fashions one of the main points is selfexpression. Trying new styles and dressing differently helps me exlore different sides of myself without needing to change who I am. I can just dress up for myself at the end of the day. I feel a bit awkward asking a question that was asked several times, so I wanted to self reflect a bit in the open if anybody has similar problem.

And if you have any critique about my makeup I am open to hear it.

About makeup, I was more gathering what I found and tried to do smt similar not following exact tutorials. I would use a white pencil(I'm very new to makeup and don't know how half the stuff is called) next time for inner corner instead of that sparkly thing I have at hand.


r/Gyaru • • 1d ago

[Coord/Make Pic] My coord 4 months ago!

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126 Upvotes

r/Gyaru • • 1d ago

Is it better?

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16 Upvotes

r/Gyaru • • 1d ago

[Question / Help me] Gals what are ur favorite makeup products 👀👀

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20 Upvotes

I'm starting to get more and more into gal make and I rlly need some good makeup product recommendations! I prefer makeup products more on the affordable side, but I want your opinions on what products are your personal favorites!


r/Gyaru • • 1d ago

[Advice] make advice?(„• ֊ •„)

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20 Upvotes

i’ve been interested in gyaru for a while now but i still feel like my makeup needs some work!! (last pics r quite old)


r/Gyaru • • 2d ago

[Coord/Make Pic] ive fallen in love with hairmake

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42 Upvotes

I loveeee big hair, it makes me feel so wild & sexy!!!!


r/Gyaru • • 2d ago

[Music] Crazy Train - Vamps (techpara)

84 Upvotes

muehehehheh ok last techpara in this fit from yesterday 😛


r/Gyaru • • 2d ago

[Rant / Vent] I’m quitting(?) gyaru

15 Upvotes

quitting sounds a bit dramatic but im taking a break nonetheless. I’ve been gyaru for 7 years now, and despite how much gal means to me, i feel like im not doing it justice, my mental health has been getting worse, and gyaru and it rules means so much to me, i know a big thing in gal is fake it till you make it, but I can’t fake being mental stable enough anymore, I love the community and everyone is so nice, but this is my parting message
Stay sexy with much love!

(P.S, if feel like i shouldn’t have to say this but it happened on a different platform many times, if you happen to know me PLEASE do not answer or tell anyone my PERSONAL struggles, i did not say them for a reason, thank you)


r/Gyaru • • 2d ago

[Coord/Make Pic] Some of my recent fits as a Gyaruo!

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36 Upvotes

r/Gyaru • • 3d ago

[Coord/Make Pic] Who said a gal can't be a Splatoon fan too?

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243 Upvotes

Wheres my gyaru splatoon fans?? 🥹🥹🥹


r/Gyaru • • 2d ago

[Advice] tips on my coord/makeup

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9 Upvotes

I'm a baby gal and started doing gyaru seriously about 4 months ago now and it's been so fun to learn and grow!

I just want some tips on how I can improve and be better!

I've been really struggling with my bottom lashes (sometimes I do it, sometimes I don't) bc I find them so hard to get on!!!

I did buy contacts but haven't worn them in a coord yet bc I'm still trying to get used to them, idk what to do to make them feel more comfortable.

Any tips and advice on my make is appreciated xx


r/Gyaru • • 2d ago

My lenses came in~

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I GOT MY FITST LENSES!!! I finally decided 2get a bunch n see which styles I like ☆彡 I can’t wait 2try them (´∇`)


r/Gyaru • • 3d ago

[Coord/Make Pic] No substyle gyaru :3

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27 Upvotes

Hallo :DD Im. no substyle gyaru what do we think?? I'm a hime gyaru but i still wanted to explore my options!!

Make i followed is in the last pic, should i curly my hair? I'm thinking of getting curlers🤔🤔


r/Gyaru • • 3d ago

[Music] Fight Fire With Fire - Exdream (trapara)

16 Upvotes

New D.I.A. top plus first time posting a trapara vid!! <3 Don't forget to start on you right! ^^

ITS A TECHPARA NOT TRAPARA!!!


r/Gyaru • • 4d ago

[Rant / Vent] im eternally grateful for actualgyaru sub

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343 Upvotes

I've been a gyaru for 4 months and one of the first things I ever did as a baby gal was post on r/actualgyaru. and wow did I get some extreme critic, it was not accurate gyaru makeup on the slightest and to top it off I had a bad attitude and was very defensive to the critic I received. But I continued to post and I continued to receive advice that helped me learn more and more and actually lock in to being the best gyaru I can be.

I'm grateful because without the criticism I don't think my make would be where it is today, without the sources I was provided that members and mods in actualgyaru pointed me towards (like galrevo) i wouldn't have the knowledge and extreme interest I have of gyaru.

I keep seeing this sentiment that actualgyaru is horrible for baby gals and I completely disagree, it's untrue. i love the sub it's my favorite gyaru sub!!! and i am soooo so appreciative of all the members and the mod team. Thank you eternally for helping me get where I am now 🩷


r/Gyaru • • 4d ago

[Art / Creations] Semi-horror gyaru oc!! My comms are open!!

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34 Upvotes

r/Gyaru • • 4d ago

[Rant / Vent] Stop caring what ppl think and just be fabulous♡

34 Upvotes

Tbh sometimes I come here and see so many ppl worried about the silliest things, getting swept up in online discourse, and practically asking people for permission to be gal. I say this with love in my heart, but some ppl in this community NEED to log off and actually go out and experience real life fashion culture because I promise you, staying locked up inside, scrolling on reddit, and constantly trying to figure out how to "improve" will get you nowhere. The internet is a good place to gather info, share ideas, and gain inspiration. But some of yall spend more time online trying to "learn" and "achieve" a certain image of gal, rather than learning through ACTION and actually doing the thing! GO DO THE THING! stop asking randos online over and over again "Does this read as gal?" "Can I wear this and be gal?" Etc, etc. Shut up, do your make, fix your hair, put on your outfit, go OUT, and LIVE YOUR GAL LIFE. Respectfully ♡♡♡


r/Gyaru • • 4d ago

[Advice] Pls help me with my makeup!!

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35 Upvotes

Baby gal, rlly struggling with my makeup!! I have had to start wearing lash extensions bc I’m allergic to almost every strip lash glue, and I’m trying to follow old magazine tutorials but every time I just look so.. bleh? Also I do have contacts but I only have black ones, also have become allergic to my liquid eyeliner!! Any advice is rlly rlly appreciated <3 The first photo is what it looks like when I attempt gyaru makeup, the second one is what my usual makeup looks like!!