Gyaru Eyelash Guide

So one of the main features of any Gyaru face are - LASHES - 
We cannot be our glamorous selves without them. Over the last 8-10 years, Japanese false eyelash brands have grown bigger and better, offering all sorts of dazzling designs to cater to different eye makeup styles and needs. I will be listing past and present brands that should still be available to buy in Japan or Online, and the quality that you can expect.

Please Note: False lashes will always last longer, if you take care of them correctly. Remember to gently remove them and once every few wears, clean them carefully with makeup remover and air-dry.

A-Z of Japanese lash brands!



*There are a fair few stores that release their own lashes occasionally, so I didn't include them in this list!

Some of these lashes might be harder to get than others, or a couple might have ceased production completely. In any case, this is the list I have devised from ones I have purchased, to others I remember/have seen!

Thick vs Thin lash band

Depending on the thickness of your eyeliner, and the shape of how you want your eyelashes on your eyes, you will need to think about the flexibility of the lash band (i.e the strip where you adhere it).
The thicker the band, usually the more inflexible. This is better for people who want to stick their lashes on straight, further away from the corners of their eyes. These usually work well for Manba/Banba makeup and normal glamorous makeup (outside of Gyaru)
Thin bands require a little bit of practice when it comes to pasting on the glue, but, these are very flexible, great for customising the shape, and a little more fragile too. I prefer lashes with a thin band so I can create multiple looks. 

Quality

So, the big question is "How do I know which lash brands have better quality before I buy?" and the answer is simply - read online reviews. Even within one particular brand (take Diamond Lash for example) some of their earlier lashes (purple series) have different band thickness, a few styles fall apart a little easier etc, so it's best to first check which particular pair(s) you want, and then to read a few honest reviews. The only lashes I have ended up throwing away, were ones mainly bought on ebay in bulk. Splurge a little and try to get the real deal :) In general, Japanese lashes are of higher consumer quality.

Customisation

So you bought a pack of lashes and there are loads of pairs - feel free to experiment! Get some small nail scissors and some lash glue and create your own pair if you like! This method was extremely popular about 7-8 years ago, when there weren't that many varieties available, but it shouldn't stop you now! Often getting a few different styles and re-creating things with them saves money, you can still see some models and members of Japanese circles (like Black Diamond) do this today. Have fun!





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