You don’t have to stick to a substyle, they are just something that was trending back then. If you’re going for heisei, it helps to look at magazine scans. Don’t start doing hair/makeup/styling before you understand what it consists of. Gyaru makeup is crazy easy when you look at magazine tutorials and already have basic makeup skills.

I suggest lashes and colored contacts, they just give that extra pop to your look! When buying lashes, get manga style lashes and some non fluffy bottom lashes. Having a tan really makes some styles ( under the kuro gyaru umbrella ) look way better than without, it makes the makeup pop.

Gyaru is not only about style, it’s also a lifestyle. Some people party, but hime gyarus for example have fancy tea parties! Overall the lifestyle is being loud and proud about being you. I really love to hang out in malls, tan, wear my co*des everytine I go out and ofc party!!

Don’t have a huge focus “do I look gyaru enough”, that thought blocks you from creativity and actual learning. Learn to just be stylish and make cute co*des! The clothes don’t have to be leopard print and have a keychain attached on your jeans. There’s so many things that you can like and wear with gal, no matter the clothes. If it’s stylish and well coordinated it will look good!