Salon Guide

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Information in this page relates to Ayana's Beauty Salon, both Self Service and Official Artist.

In general, unless stated, the royal "Mothcat" is used in this guide- this guide also applies to subspecies.

Salon Limits

In general, regardless of the nature of the salon, a Mothcat must remain recognizable to the original design. These rules apply to both Self Service and OA Salons- if a user is suspected to be trying to alternate between salons to get around limits, service may be denied.

Themed Designs

A "themed" Mothcat is any Mothcat with a design name provided above the artist credits in Mothchive. This generally includes Official and Guest designs, but some older MYO Mothcats may also have themes. If the theme is not in Mothchive, the cat is not considered "themed", even if a theme was provided.

A "themed" Mothcat must remain that theme- the interpretation of the theme may change, but it cannot be removed. As such, major design overhauls may be permitted if it clearly shows the spirit of the theme, but minor changes may be rejected if they're removing the theme.

Design elements of a "themed" Mothcat may still be considered in the case of particularly extreme salons- some design elements should still be kept.

Unthemed Designs/Design Only

"Unthemed" Mothcats are generally MYO Mothcats, who have no design name above their designer credits in Mothchive. Even if a theme is provided on MYO use, if it is not seen in Mothchive, the Mothcat is considered "unthemed" for salon purposes.

An "unthemed" Mothcat must remain visibly recognizable to their original design. In the case of multiple salons, the first design of the Mothcat is used to judge recognizablility. However, the perceived theme of the Mothcat may be changed freely, as long as the design remains recognizable.

Factors considered include colorschemes, markings and traits.

Species Differences

While Mothcats and Subspecies generally function the same in salons, due to Subspecies handling traits differently, some differences can be seen in what can be changed, and where Trait Changes are used. If a difference is not listed here, it can be assumed to function the same within all of the Mothcat's Group species.

Mothcats

Dye coverage for Mothcats is as follows:

	Generic Dyes	Essences	Marking Primer	Old Dyes (All)	Egg Dyes	Eggscences
Mothcats	50%	50%	20%	25%	EYES ONLY	N/A

Subspecies

Dye coverage for all Subspecies is as follows:

	Generic Dyes	Essences	Marking Primer	Old Dyes (All)	Egg Dyes	Eggscences
All Subspecies	100%	100%	40%	50%	EYES ONLY	100%

As Subspecies do not have formal "applied" traits, Eggscences may be used to add "applied" traits.

Bumblebuns

Trait rarity, with the exception of their Exclusive-equivalent traits, has been retired for Bumblebuns. As such, any trait on their trait sheet other than the lion mane and the Queen Crown can be added to a Bumblebun by the following rules:

• One Common TC to switch between antennae types
• One Common TC to switch between ear types
• Marking Primers can be used to switch Crown type, as well as change stripe placement and type.

The Queen Crown and the lion mane cannot be added to a Bumblebun by any means.

"Applied" traits cannot be added to the Crown marking, and the Crown marking must remain red, although the exact hue/shade may be adjusted slightly.

Flowerbuns

The plant type of a Flowerbun cannot be changed, although small changes to color and so on are acceptable as long as they remain clearly the same plant.

Plant placement can be changed using a Common TC.

Sparklenoses/Heartnoses

Common TCs can be used to change the anatomy of a Sparkle/Heartnose within the bounds of their species- please check their species page for information.

In short, a Heartnose must remain a small landbound mammal without wings. Sparklenoses can see greater changes, but must remain recognizable.

While "applied" traits can be added to Heartnoses, it cannot be used to convert one into a Sparklenose- you cannot add traits to the nose.

Self Service Specific Information

Methods and Techniques

Pre-Existing Markings

All pre-existing markings can be recolored with dyes without needing extra items. Markings can be removed by coloring them with the same color as the surrounding fur. Removed markings cannot be restored without the use of a Marking Primer!

New Markings

New markings can be added to Mothcats using Marking Primer, in addition to any required dyes for colors.

Gradients

Regular dyes only offer "flat" and "solid" recolors. To add gradients, an Essence of Rainbow must be used.

Trait Changes

Any trait change requires the use of the appropriate level of Trait Change Ticket (TCs), whether this be to swap traits within a rarity level, or to increase the rarity level of a trait.

In the specific case of subbreed Mothcats, Common TCs may be used to add up to a maximum of two breed-specific traits to that cat. Any breed-specific traits beyond two requires an Exclusive TC.

If a Self Service Salon is used to apply a TC to a cat and nothing else, or any other changes qualify as minor, the 1SFT fee is not charged.

There is no hard limit to TC use, but trait changing will be considered in determining if a design is recognizable.

Eyes

Eyes can be dyed by using Eye Primer along with a normal or egg dye. Egg dye is used when only the eye color is being changed, or if the new eye color is not otherwise being applied to the cat. Otherwise, the eyes are considered part of the cat's "area" for determining how many regular dye bottles are needed.

One Eye Primer changes one color in the eyes- it cannot be used to add more colors. More eye colors can only be added through trait changes (such as heterochromia for more iris colors, or colored scelra for the sclera).

Essences/Eggsences may not be used with Eye Primers- only "flat" colored dyes may be used.

Appraisals

Self Service Appraisals may be requested for:

• Cats you own, with no restriction
• Cats you don't own, but are either up for public trade or you are in private talks for, with the conditions of:
  • You must be able to provide proof of the (potential) trade at staff request
  • If the appraisal is being submitted publicly, it must have the permission of the current owner attached. (You are also welcome to privately note staff about trade appraisals.)
  • Users suspected of using this system to harass other members may be warned at staff discretion.

Design Reversions

In cases where you are reverting to the exact previous design of a cat, you may request to use the previous art of the cat, if applicable.

• Previous designs/art are available on the cat's chive page.
• Please use the desired art as your "new" base, and make it clear you're intending to switch back to that design.
• Staff may choose to deny art reversion requests, in the case of extreme ongoing issues or extenuating circumstances.

Official Artist (OA) Specific Information

As previously mentioned, OA Salons are still subject to the Salon Limits. OAs will turn down any salons they feel are too extreme.

While Subspecies can have OA salons, OAs may decide on a case by case basis if they are willing to do a specific Subspecies.

OA Salons have unique Trait Change caps, depending on the tier chosen- unlike self serve, they are not theoretically unlimited. The amount the Mothcat can be changed in general also depends on the tier chosen.

In summary:

• Portrait allows clothing and accessories to be attached, but no other changes may be made.
• Basic Touch-Up allows some design changes, and one Common TC may be used. Clothing and accessories may be added.
• Simple Groom allows design changes, free swapping of Common traits, the use of up to one Rare TC, and unlimited Essence/Applied Trait Voucher use. Clothing and accessories may be added.
• Fancy Groom allows design changes, free swapping of same-rarity traits (other then breeds), the use of up to one TC of any rarity, and two purchasable Common-to-Rare trait upgrades. There's also unlimited Essence/Applied Trait Voucher use. Clothing and accessories may be added.

Clothing and accessories added through an OA salon become permanently attached to the cat.

Mothchive Updating

Regardless of the type of salon used, the owner of the cat must submit the changes to Mothchive themselves. Staff members do not automatically submit changes!

To update Mothchive, note this filled out form to the account:

Stash Link to Base: (Saved as transparent PNG- the complete chive base for self serve, or the final watermarkless art for OA)   Link to Approved Salon: (The approved salon comment for Self Serve, or the completed salon in the group for OA)

There is no set format for titling this note, but it should be clear about the purpose of the note. Some examples include:

• (Id Number of Cat) Self-Serve
• OA Salons
• Self-Serve Salon Update
• Salon Update
• Salon Update (Id Number of Cat)

Bank Updating

→ This section is transcluded from Managing User Banks. To change it, please edit the transcluded page.

Use this form to update the bank after an OA salon, if items were used:

Remember that clothing used in an OA salon is permanently attached to the cat!

Link to Salon: [Deviation Link] Link to Mothchive entry: Items Used:

Use this form to update the bank after a self-sevice salon:

Link to Self-Service: [Comment Link] Items Used: Service Cost: New Balance:

Related Pages

• Dye Tutorial
• Dye Mixing Tutorial
• Mothcat Redesigns