VIDEO: VISUAL KEI HAIR STYLE TUTORIAL! PINKY VIOLENCE: 1970S JAPANESE BAD GIRLS B-MOVIE POSTERS AT HYAENA GALLERY, BURBANK CA.
Rawrrr! A new video! The Adventure Team shares tips on how to achieve Visual Kei hair. Ementhy: “Grow it out, use a teasing comb, amazing hairspray and your hand.” Lemon: “There is one extra secret though… that people won’t tell you about.” What, pray tell, is the key to unlocking a big spiky J-rock hairstyle? You’ll have to watch our video to find out!
After a LA freeway navigation disaster, we arrived at Hyaena Gallery in Burbank, California. Earlier this year, the gallery exhibited a Vampire portrait of La Carmina by Los Angeles artist Dienzo.
Gallery owner Bill Shafer gave us a grand tour of the Pinky Violence exhibit: sexy posters from 1970s Japanese bad girl b-movies. The Adventure Team was wowed by the morbid curiosities for sale, including a 15th century Albrecht Durer engraving, paintings by serial killers, and Charlie Manson’s autograph on a page of Exodus. All this and more are shown in the video here and below.
If you’re in LA, you’ve got to stop by this little art shop of horrors. Hyaena Gallery always has new exhibits and events; for current info, visit the gallery’s website. (If you liked the video, please subscribe to my YouTube channel so you won’t miss out.)
The great thing about hanging with Visual Kei boys is that you pick up stellar makeup tips. Ementhy opened my eyes to Urban Decay’s “Zero” black eyeliner, which goes on smooth, strong and slightly smudgy — just as J-rockers like it. Recently, I’ve started smearing on Burt’s Bees lip balm and it’s put my lips in a highly kissable condition. Plus, all the ingredients are natural and the company supports good causes.
Do you have any favorite lip balms or beauty products? What do you think about makeup on boys? Do you have additional tips on how to achieve Visual Kei J-rock hair? And should I steal Lemon’s coffin ring?
Song of the Day #259: The Names – Calcutta (It’s featured before, but this track is just so good… it’s the tune used during the video titles.)
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I can't wait for all the hate I'm gonna get for this! Just so people know, I don't pretend to be an expert and I'm still trying to figure out how to make Anglo hair do all the same things as our friends' in Japan.
where do you get hot friends?
She cruises the world accumulating cool friends.
That is pretty darn awesome!
LEMON is very handsome <3
I think Visual Kei fashion shoud stay in Japan, just looks weird on white guys. I live in Japan too, and when, and although it is rare, I see a white guy with long flowing hair and overly pointy shoes, it just looks odd to me. But each one ot their own!
true that.
love exploitation films never heard of pinky violence will def check it out
omg is that a girl or a BOY??? AM TALKING ABOUT THAT DUDE WEARING WHITE JACKET
great, la carmina
Enjoyed the video of the Pinky Violence posters. Once I get my mac bac from apple (I had to send it away for a week)… I should send you a link to a pink film that had been repurposed with different subtitles. Maybe with a political/societal context. Very interesting.
I came across it, by way of Momus. Who else would show a pink film with deep political meaning?? Haha!
I love their hair! I should ask them to do mines lol XD
I love their hair! I should ask them to do mines lol XD
Speaking of stores in LA:
A good friend of mine recommends Necromance for anyone who has a love of the dark and the spooky. I'm especially in love with their parasol selection.
That just about sums it up! XD
As many blog readers concur!
heh, a lot of people think it looks pretty hot!
That, my friend, is the Lure of th Androgynous Siren.
I've witnessed the hair procedure, and I can vouch that it takes time and effort and PASSION!
Ohhh I've been there! Whenever I'm on Melrose, I also dip into Timeless and Congregation of the Forgotten Saints. XD
Looks good ^_^
I use Gatsby Moving Rubber to do VK hair.. grey as base with slight teasing and pink for frosting tips then freeze with hairspray :)
That eyeliner sounds wonderful though :O
I use mango lip butter from the Body Shop, but I've used Burt's Bees before and I have to agree with you on how good it is :D
those are some cute boys!! and i love your blog! very entertaining to read
I can’t wait for all the hate I’m gonna get for this! Just so people know, I don’t pretend to be an expert and I’m still trying to figure out how to make Anglo hair do all the same things as our friends’ in Japan.
Cool video!
I learned that a lotttt of hairspray and backcombing/teasing does the trick! ;)
I've seen big results after using Burt's Bees for only a short while. I've used chapsticks before and hated the fake chemical-y feel, so I'm glad this one keeps it natural!
where do you get hot friends?
She cruises the world accumulating cool friends.
That just about sums it up! XD
That is pretty darn awesome!
LEMON is very handsome <3
As many blog readers concur!
I think Visual Kei fashion shoud stay in Japan, just looks weird on white guys. I live in Japan too, and when, and although it is rare, I see a white guy with long flowing hair and overly pointy shoes, it just looks odd to me. But each one ot their own!
true that.
heh, a lot of people think it looks pretty hot!
I wouldn’t really identify myself with “Visual Kei fashion”. VK is the way we like to present our music, but as an ordinary person (which is what you see me as here) I just wear what I like, which usually tends to be a combination of gentleman’s clothes and street clothes. I don’t like to mimic the stereotypical “VK look”, as you mentioned with the overly-pointy shoes, because I think VK is simply about shocking glam looks and it has to do more with costume than with everyday wear, so I really question whether something like “Visual Kei fashion” really exists.
I think it looks Hot on White Boys
love exploitation films never heard of pinky violence will def check it out
omg is that a girl or a BOY??? AM TALKING ABOUT THAT DUDE WEARING WHITE JACKET
That, my friend, is the Lure of th Androgynous Siren.
he is handsome in an androgynous kind of way which is awesome. :)
:D it surely is!
great, la carmina
Enjoyed the video of the Pinky Violence posters. Once I get my mac bac from apple (I had to send it away for a week)… I should send you a link to a pink film that had been repurposed with different subtitles. Maybe with a political/societal context. Very interesting.
I came across it, by way of Momus. Who else would show a pink film with deep political meaning?? Haha!
I love their hair! I should ask them to do mines lol XD
I love their hair! I should ask them to do mines lol XD
I’ve witnessed the hair procedure, and I can vouch that it takes time and effort and PASSION!
Speaking of stores in LA:
A good friend of mine recommends Necromance for anyone who has a love of the dark and the spooky. I’m especially in love with their parasol selection.
Ohhh I’ve been there! Whenever I’m on Melrose, I also dip into Timeless and Congregation of the Forgotten Saints. XD
For vk hair, TRESemmé's extra hold hair spray is the best I've found. Seriously, it's the only one that could keep my hair beautiful for the whole day~
For lipbalm, I'm addicted to Blistex~~
I like Moving Rubber. On male makeup, depends on the male-Taizo always looks fabulous, but it's not for everyone!
Been obsessing over Badger Balm Cocoa Butter lip balm in Lime Rocket. It's awesome!
I like Moving Rubber. On male makeup, depends on the male-Taizo always looks fabulous, but it's not for everyone!
Been obsessing over Badger Balm Cocoa Butter lip balm in Lime Rocket. It's awesome!
I wouldn't really identify myself with “Visual Kei fashion”. VK is the way we like to present our music, but as an ordinary person (which is what you see me as here) I just wear what I like, which usually tends to be a combination of gentleman's clothes and street clothes. I don't like to mimic the stereotypical “VK look”, as you mentioned with the overly-pointy shoes, because I think VK is simply about shocking glam looks and it has to do more with costume than with everyday wear, so I really question whether something like “Visual Kei fashion” really exists.
Looks good ^_^
I use Gatsby Moving Rubber to do VK hair.. grey as base with slight teasing and pink for frosting tips then freeze with hairspray :)
That eyeliner sounds wonderful though :O
I use mango lip butter from the Body Shop, but I’ve used Burt’s Bees before and I have to agree with you on how good it is :D
I learned that a lotttt of hairspray and backcombing/teasing does the trick! ;)
I’ve seen big results after using Burt’s Bees for only a short while. I’ve used chapsticks before and hated the fake chemical-y feel, so I’m glad this one keeps it natural!
those are some cute boys!! and i love your blog! very entertaining to read
^___^. I think all boys look better with makeup! Hahaha, I do prefer eyeliner etc on Japanese boys, but, that's because I'm not really attracted to American ones! There are people that look good without eyeliner though…Take Klaha for example..In his solo work, he barely wore ANY makeup. Yeah, I liked him better with Malice Mizer makeup, but even without it he was HOT!
your frist guy that you are with is so cute
oh hot damn are they yummy! XD are they brothers?
Spiritual brothers. #^__^#
Cool video!
Oooh, a lip balm that works really well is Hemp Lip Protector. It doesn't feel sticky or chemicaly so I really like it. I usually get it from The Body Shop.
For vk hair, TRESemmé’s extra hold hair spray is the best I’ve found. Seriously, it’s the only one that could keep my hair beautiful for the whole day~
For lipbalm, I’m addicted to Blistex~~
I like Moving Rubber. On male makeup, depends on the male-Taizo always looks fabulous, but it’s not for everyone!
Been obsessing over Badger Balm Cocoa Butter lip balm in Lime Rocket. It’s awesome!
^___^. I think all boys look better with makeup! Hahaha, I do prefer eyeliner etc on Japanese boys, but, that’s because I’m not really attracted to American ones! There are people that look good without eyeliner though…Take Klaha for example..In his solo work, he barely wore ANY makeup. Yeah, I liked him better with Malice Mizer makeup, but even without it he was HOT!
recently found the blog. lubb it<3
your frist guy that you are with is so cute
oh hot damn are they yummy! XD are they brothers?
Spiritual brothers. #^__^#
Oooh, a lip balm that works really well is Hemp Lip Protector. It doesn’t feel sticky or chemicaly so I really like it. I usually get it from The Body Shop.
Nice! I’ll look out for that next time.
recently found the blog. lubb it<3
he is handsome in an androgynous kind of way which is awesome. :)
Nice! I'll look out for that next time.
:D it surely is!
….I would go straight for Lemon… That says A LOT =D
I wish I could've gone~ Anything with badass women, all women I'll go haha
Well, “jrock hair” to me could be best summed up by the X-Japan-look. Sorry for knocking on white guys trying to pull off the '”visual kei thing, but it just looks like an emo-do in overdrive to me. じゃ、年賀状を書き続こう！
love the video keep it up. thanks for the jrock hair tip.
I LOL-ed so hard at this comment!!! hahah!
….I would go straight for Lemon… That says A LOT =D
I wish I could’ve gone~ Anything with badass women, all women I’ll go haha
I LOL-ed so hard at this comment!!! hahah!
Well, “jrock hair” to me could be best summed up by the X-Japan-look. Sorry for knocking on white guys trying to pull off the ‘”visual kei thing, but it just looks like an emo-do in overdrive to me. じゃ、年賀状を書き続こう！
love the video keep it up. thanks for the jrock hair tip.
lemon knows too much….about the visual cortex of the brain lol
steal his ring!
I'm planning on stealing his top hat and military jacket too… shh…
The hair needs more layers (like, shorter layers) if you want to spike it up all nice and pretty; right now, it looks more like “scene” or “emo” hair . . . just sayin'. Long hair just doesn't like to defy gravity.
x_____x
I think visual kei hair can look good on anyone, if done -correctly-. I mean, some Japanese people can't even pull it off themselves. I've seen pictures of white guys from Finland that have vk hair — and it looks hot on them! Finland seems to have a lot visual kei fans from what I've observed, haha.
Ooh do you have link to Finland VK photos? Would love to see!
Wow not to sounds weird but Ementhy has Perfect Eyebrows. yah that's gonna sound werid either way but you have to admitt they do look perfect and right on! I do love Lemon's Coffin Ring! I think if you don't steal it someone else might ;] But I do want to visit that gallery next time I'm there. It definitely sounds interesting and fun! Thanks for the ideas and Places to go!
They are perfect, aren't they? Some people have all the luck…
We felt right at home at Hyaena! Say hi to Bill for us — he always has special events and exhibits, which you can find on his website and mailing list. :)
lemon knows too much….about the visual cortex of the brain lol
steal his ring!
I’m planning on stealing his top hat and military jacket too… shh…
The hair needs more layers (like, shorter layers) if you want to spike it up all nice and pretty; right now, it looks more like “scene” or “emo” hair . . . just sayin’. Long hair just doesn’t like to defy gravity.
x_____x
I think visual kei hair can look good on anyone, if done -correctly-. I mean, some Japanese people can’t even pull it off themselves. I’ve seen pictures of white guys from Finland that have vk hair — and it looks hot on them! Finland seems to have a lot visual kei fans from what I’ve observed, haha.
Ooh do you have link to Finland VK photos? Would love to see!
Also, as Lemon said in the first comment, this was just a casual style for going out… we were mainly horsing around with the camera :)
Wow not to sounds weird but Ementhy has Perfect Eyebrows. yah that’s gonna sound werid either way but you have to admitt they do look perfect and right on! I do love Lemon’s Coffin Ring! I think if you don’t steal it someone else might ;] But I do want to visit that gallery next time I’m there. It definitely sounds interesting and fun! Thanks for the ideas and Places to go!
They are perfect, aren’t they? Some people have all the luck…
We felt right at home at Hyaena! Say hi to Bill for us — he always has special events and exhibits, which you can find on his website and mailing list. :)
First: I love this organic lip balm that's made in the Philippines. It doesn't make my lips dependent on the moisture and the smell is lovely. Plus it doesn't have that weird aftertaste. It's so delicious I could eat it! I also love this eyeliner made by a local company. It's called Stargazer by Everbilena. It's like your eyeliner: dark, smooth, and a bit smudgy.
Second: Not all boys look good with make up. Some can pull it off but most just look weird. =/
Third: Yes! Steal the coffin ring! Steal it for me! teehee!
-Denise
First: I love this organic lip balm that’s made in the Philippines. It doesn’t make my lips dependent on the moisture and the smell is lovely. Plus it doesn’t have that weird aftertaste. It’s so delicious I could eat it! I also love this eyeliner made by a local company. It’s called Stargazer by Everbilena. It’s like your eyeliner: dark, smooth, and a bit smudgy.
Second: Not all boys look good with make up. Some can pull it off but most just look weird. =/
Third: Yes! Steal the coffin ring! Steal it for me! teehee!
-Denise
I think it looks Hot on White Boys
this video actually helped me learn about different cultures, styles & what not!! ^^ and the gallery seems very interesting!! i will have to research more about it!! thank you!! XD
o, btw, this is a pretty random question, but what is the song at the very beginning/end of the video?? it's so catchy & i love the style of it!! X3 thanks again!!
The Names – Calcutta
Such a good track!
this video actually helped me learn about different cultures, styles & what not!! ^^ and the gallery seems very interesting!! i will have to research more about it!! thank you!! XD
o, btw, this is a pretty random question, but what is the song at the very beginning/end of the video?? it’s so catchy & i love the style of it!! X3 thanks again!!
The Names – Calcutta
Such a good track!
this video actually helped me learn about different cultures, styles & what not!! ^^ and the gallery seems very interesting!! i will have to research more about it!! thank you!! XD
o, btw, this is a pretty random question, but what is the song at the very beginning/end of the video?? it's so catchy & i love the style of it!! X3 thanks again!!
The Names – Calcutta
Such a good track!
Aw I wish I had been at Hyaena that day to say ‘hi’
Aw I wish I had been at Hyaena that day to say 'hi'
Great video! So cool to see all that awesome artwork. I’ve seen quite a few of those classic flicks I’m proud to say. :)
And yes, WILD ZERO is one of the greatest films ever made…..
Great video! So cool to see all that awesome artwork. I've seen quite a few of those classic flicks I'm proud to say. :)
And yes, WILD ZERO is one of the greatest films ever made…..
Ah >^< Both of your hair look freaking AWESOME
Aww thank you!
you both look freaking hot just saying, just putting it out there. please email me