What is Hyper “X”?
I’m a big fan of Wired magazine. Each month they have a page called Japanese Schoolgirl Watch, devoted to the latest craze that young women in Japan are into. Usually it involves high-tech gadgetry accessories. This month they did something a little different – a Japanese Schoolboy Watch – on gyaru-o — “male gals”. Tanned, fabulously coiffed, and usually hetero, these foppish hipsters can be found cruising the Shibuya boutiques, spending as much time and money on their appearance as any trendsetting schoolgirl. Here’s what caught my eye when they detailed a typical gyaru-o’s man-products: Hyper “X”: Reconstruct in Sense of Beauty for Men ($61) Shaving is for losers. A little dab of this gel will keep your face as smooth as Astroboy’s butt. Does anyone know what this product Hyper “X” is? I wrote to Wired but got no response. As you might imagine, it’s hard to search on Hyper “X”. Sounds more like a game than a grooming product. If anyone has any info about this product I’d be very than
