Ganguro (ガングロ) is a broad substyle of gyaru. This particular style sprung up around the mid to late 90s and peaked in popularity around 2000. Shibuya and Ikebukuro were considered the centre of ganguro fashion. Ganguro is essentially the true origins of the Gyaru fashion style and one of the first 'true' substyles of Gyaru.

Gyaru styles

Substyles form the pillars of the gyaru community, helping us to figure out where we fit in best. But do they really help, or hinder us? Click the link to read more!