VIDEO: VISUAL KEI HAIR STYLE TUTORIAL! PINKY VIOLENCE: 1970S JAPANESE BAD GIRLS B-MOVIE POSTERS AT HYAENA GALLERY, BURBANK CA.

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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!

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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.)

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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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http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

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.
xfronwenzyoucamex

where do you get hot friends?
Lord Balto

She cruises the world accumulating cool friends.
SMFresita

That is pretty darn awesome!
LEMON is very handsome <3
GaijinGDB

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!
OMGzItzMei

true that.
67kneil

love exploitation films never heard of pinky violence will def check it out
HamsterClawz

omg is that a girl or a BOY??? AM TALKING ABOUT THAT DUDE WEARING WHITE JACKET
bookandfilmwormk

great, la carmina
Justin

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!
ana hi]

I love their hair! I should ask them to do mines lol XD
ana hi

I love their hair! I should ask them to do mines lol XD
Samina

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.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

That just about sums it up! XD
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

As many blog readers concur!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

heh, a lot of people think it looks pretty hot!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

That, my friend, is the Lure of th Androgynous Siren.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I've witnessed the hair procedure, and I can vouch that it takes time and effort and PASSION!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Ohhh I've been there! Whenever I'm on Melrose, I also dip into Timeless and Congregation of the Forgotten Saints. XD
http://generoushypocrisy.blogspot.com/ Laura

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
itsthegreenplatypus

those are some cute boys!! and i love your blog! very entertaining to read
http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

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.
emma

Cool video!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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!
xfronwenzyoucamex

where do you get hot friends?

Lord Balto

She cruises the world accumulating cool friends.

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

That just about sums it up! XD

SMFresita

That is pretty darn awesome!
LEMON is very handsome <3

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

As many blog readers concur!

GaijinGDB

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!

OMGzItzMei

true that.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

heh, a lot of people think it looks pretty hot!
http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

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.
morbidich1g0

I think it looks Hot on White Boys

67kneil

love exploitation films never heard of pinky violence will def check it out
HamsterClawz

omg is that a girl or a BOY??? AM TALKING ABOUT THAT DUDE WEARING WHITE JACKET

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

That, my friend, is the Lure of th Androgynous Siren.

Rachel

he is handsome in an androgynous kind of way which is awesome. :)

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

:D it surely is!

bookandfilmwormk

great, la carmina
Justin

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!
ana hi]

I love their hair! I should ask them to do mines lol XD
ana hi

I love their hair! I should ask them to do mines lol XD

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I’ve witnessed the hair procedure, and I can vouch that it takes time and effort and PASSION!

Samina

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.

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Ohhh I’ve been there! Whenever I’m on Melrose, I also dip into Timeless and Congregation of the Forgotten Saints. XD

http://madametrucy.blogspot.com/ Trucydae

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~~
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I like Moving Rubber. On male makeup, depends on the male-Taizo always looks fabulous, but it's not for everyone!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Been obsessing over Badger Balm Cocoa Butter lip balm in Lime Rocket. It's awesome!
spamfromjapan

I like Moving Rubber. On male makeup, depends on the male-Taizo always looks fabulous, but it's not for everyone!
thattweething

Been obsessing over Badger Balm Cocoa Butter lip balm in Lime Rocket. It's awesome!
http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

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.
http://generoushypocrisy.blogspot.com/ Laura

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

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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!

itsthegreenplatypus

those are some cute boys!! and i love your blog! very entertaining to read
AmeChan

^___^. 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!
Lolitamisa77

your frist guy that you are with is so cute
ultraviolet_Lucy

oh hot damn are they yummy! XD are they brothers?
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Spiritual brothers. #^__^#
emma

Cool video!
Lauramb

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.
http://madametrucy.blogspot.com/ Trucydae

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~~
spamfromjapan

I like Moving Rubber. On male makeup, depends on the male-Taizo always looks fabulous, but it’s not for everyone!
thattweething

Been obsessing over Badger Balm Cocoa Butter lip balm in Lime Rocket. It’s awesome!
Anonymous

^___^. 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!
Bellevue

recently found the blog. lubb it<3
Lolitamisa77

your frist guy that you are with is so cute
Anonymous

oh hot damn are they yummy! XD are they brothers?

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Spiritual brothers. #^__^#

Anonymous

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.

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Nice! I’ll look out for that next time.

Bellevue

recently found the blog. lubb it<3
Rachel

he is handsome in an androgynous kind of way which is awesome. :)
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Nice! I'll look out for that next time.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

:D it surely is!
stillprince

….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
GaijinGDB

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！
pp9000

love the video keep it up. thanks for the jrock hair tip.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I LOL-ed so hard at this comment!!! hahah!
stillprince

….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

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I LOL-ed so hard at this comment!!! hahah!

GaijinGDB

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！
pp9000

love the video keep it up. thanks for the jrock hair tip.
lizz_x3

lemon knows too much….about the visual cortex of the brain lol

steal his ring!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I'm planning on stealing his top hat and military jacket too… shh…
Leelee

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.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Ooh do you have link to Finland VK photos? Would love to see!
lovingtokyofashion

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!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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. :)
Anonymous

lemon knows too much….about the visual cortex of the brain lol

steal his ring!

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I’m planning on stealing his top hat and military jacket too… shh…

Leelee

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.

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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 :)

Anonymous

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!

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

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. :)

http://allwomenstalk.com/ All Women Stalker

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
http://allwomenstalk.com/ All Women Stalker

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
morbidich1g0

I think it looks Hot on White Boys
Malice in teacup

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!!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

The Names – Calcutta
Such a good track!
Malice in teacup

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!!

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

The Names – Calcutta
Such a good track!

Malice in teacup

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!!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

The Names – Calcutta
Such a good track!
Spine Stealer

Aw I wish I had been at Hyaena that day to say ‘hi’
Spine Stealer

Aw I wish I had been at Hyaena that day to say 'hi'
Anonymous

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…..
supremenothing

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…..
if we can laugh

Ah >^< Both of your hair look freaking AWESOME