Aftercare

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Some of you may be thinking, why is aftercare important? Well usually after a very intense scene or punishment most kittens are left feeling vulnerable and a bit shaky. Aftercare helps them feel safe, secure, and loved, as well as assists in creating a close bond.

 

Okay, you now understand the importance of aftercare, but where do you begin?

  • First, like any relationship, talk it out. Find out what helps to relax your kitten, maybe it’s soft music or watching an old disney movie.
  • After the scene make sure to talk to your pet soothingly as you begin to remove and loosen any gear, let them know step-by-step what you’re doing
    • This is especially important if they are blind folded or you are working behind them!
  • Some pets may go into slight shock, causing a cold feeling, and being naked is no warm walk in the park, so make sure to keep a soft blanket near so you can wrap them up
  • Move them to a warm, comfortable place like a couch, the cement floor of a dungeon doesn’t count as comfortable
  • If your pet is still slightly shaking, or feeling cold, it would be wise to have more blankets on hand
  • Look over your pet for wounds, these will need to be disinfected and bandaged as soon as possible. Don’t leave out sore muscles either. Keep massage oils in reach, as well as some Neosporin.
  • Offer clean water for your pet to drink once you are both settled down. Scenes usually involve a lot of panting and drooling, which would make anyone thirsty. I would also recommend a straw to prevent spilling if their motor skills are impaired.
  • Soft touches are always a relaxing welcome. Soft traces over an upper arm or lower back would make anyone melt, and light strokes of a pet’s hair or cheek can cause a purring machine.
  • Lastly, keep a small box of chocolates on hand to help increase blood sugar as well as release Oxytocin
  • Don’t forget those words of encouragement!

 

Okay, so now you’ve got the basics down but maybe you want to personalize your aftercare, well I can help with that as well. Here are some ideas to get you started

  • Bubble baths
  • Treats besides chocolate
    • Goldfish, ice cream, cookies, apple bunnies
  • Brushing their hair
  • Watching a movie of your pet’s choice
  • Reading a book to them
  • Bringing them a favorite stuffed animal
  • Kissing their wounds
  • Bringing them coloring books
  • Letting them wear one of your large shirts
  • Putting cute slippers on their feet
  • Giving them beverages other than water
    • Juice, Gatorade, Warm Milk, Hot Chocolate, Tea
  • Using cute cartoon band aids for their wounds
  • Playing soft music
  • Lighting candles of their favorite scents
  • Full body massages

 

Finally, we can’t forget about our Doms. Yes, Doms need aftercare too! Doms can experience what is known as “top drop”, where, after a scene, a Dom can get a little down in the dumps. Pets, don’t forget to praise your Dom afterwards, let them know what you liked during the scene and what really got you into sub space. Soft touches also do wonders with Doms as well.

Christmas Shoot

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my Christmas shoot for the Chateau with Blake Mossey Photography!

Christmas Kitten tails from Kittensplaypen!

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Christmas Gear!

Christmas themed candy cane stripe kitten tails and red/white kitten ears from Kittensplaypen. You can purchase them here!

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Winter Kitten Vi 2015

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Kitten Vi spends some time playing in the snow and takes a little break to fix her fur.

Momo’s Christmas shoot!

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Lace kitten Mask

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Purrfect for any kitten looking to attend a masquerade, this beautiful black lace kitten mask costs $25 and can be purchased here !

 

Is it bondage proof?

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With the merry holidays coming up, pet play shops are rushing to present new deals and designs for collars, with words like “bdsm proof” and “pet play safe” yet some of these titles are falsely used and placed on collars that are a lot more delicate than they are made out to be. So how do we know which ones are bondage proof and which ones aren’t? Well here’s a small checklist to go through as you continue your holiday shopping.

For Ribbon Collars

  • The gear has some sort of nylon webbed backing [ the material seat belts are made out of ]
  • The gear is sown, not hot glued
    • I would recommend gear that is sown over a few times since this will make it even stronger
  • They use welded d-rings in the back [ where the ribbon ties go ]
  • It should pass a tug test
    • A tug test is when you attach a leash of some sort do the D or O-ring in the front and give it a few good tugs, this is something your Master or Mistress will be few good at.

For Leather Collars

  • If the collar is made of leather make sure it’s a buckle rather than an snap, snaps aren’t always reliable and can easily become unsnapped
  • You’ll want a strong buckle that’s not stamped (e.g. a flat metal piece whose edges are bent under). This is because these types of buckles are thin, making them easier to break and scratch you. They also tend to rust faster in the wrong conditions.
  • Make sure the leather collar is thick and the inside is soft, collars with rough insides are untreated collars and are likely to run out quicker
  • Again, check the stitching!
  • Tug test, tug test, tug test

Collars without any of these features are not badly made collars but are to be considered day collars and shouldn’t be used for rough play, the same goes for cuffs. Remember to always do a tug test! Sometimes there’s certain faults which can come undone, leaving you with a very broken and unusable collar.

JeJu Sauna

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I’m so excited to be going to the JeJu sauna this weekend to relax and take a break from this terribly cold weather! Perhaps I will meet a few other kittens there ^-^

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How Does A Kitten Maintain Her Coat?

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How does a kitten maintain her coat?

 

As kittens, we all know it is very impurrrrtant to stay well-groomed and purrrfectly maintained! I am going to share with you my skin and hair regimen so that you, too, can make sure to be the polished feline everyone adores.

First let’s talk about coloring our coats! If you are a pastel princess like myself, or plan to be, you will need to follow these basic steps for getting and maintaining these magical colors:
♡ Get your hair bleached by a professional using Olaplex. Olaplex is a 3-step product that helps keep the bonds of your hair together for minimal to no damage while bleaching. It also helps the hair lighten quicker and lighter than it would without. I had my hair bleached with Olaplex two times in one sitting and my hair felt even BETTER than it did prior to bleaching. It is the most AMAZING sorcery I have ever witnessed! It is very important to maintain the integrity of your hair. So please be sure to not do this alone.
♡ After your hair is lightened to a light yellow-blonde shade, it is time is tone! I swear by Shimmer Lights purple shampoo. I dampen my hair with a spray bottle, apply the shampoo thoroughly through my hair, and put it up in a shower cap for an hour or so. Your hair should be a nice platinum with silver tones now. Completely rid of yellows and brass.
♡ Now that your hair is toned and the ideal shade for a pastel color, take your favorite shade and a big bowl of WHITE conditioner and start adding little drops of dye while stirring. I prefer a conditioner of almost gel/cream texture, as it doesn’t slip and slide all over the hair and holds in place. *Remember: Make the color a bit darker in the bowl than you want it on your head, it will turn out lighter after washing* Once you have your desired color, apply! I usually leave my dye in for multiple hours. 2 at the LEAST. These colors don’t have ammonia in them, so it will not hurt your hair.
♡ Yay! You now have the mermaid coat of your dreams! There is nothing better than a fairy kitten.

Okay, so your coat is dyed, but how do you keep it looking fresh? Here’s how:
♡ Take a white conditioner and drop some of your dye into it just like before. Funnel the mixture back into the conditioner bottle and leave in the shower for easy access. Every time you wash your hair, condition with this solution for 5-10 minutes to refresh any lost pigment.
♡ Purple shampoo! Whenever your color starts getting those dreaded yellow tones, but apply purple shampoo to those icky spots and let it sit for an hour and rinse. You may need to do this a few times over the span of a few days.
♡ Lastly, once it has faded beyond the color you desire, re-dye it! You can do this as often as you please. As I said before, the color dye you use should not have ammonia in them. Some good brands are Arctic Fox, Pravana, Special Effects, and Ion Color Brights!

Now we have learned how to maintain color, but what about keeping our coat healthy and shiny? Well…
♡ COCONUT OIL! Raw, organic coconut oil is a fantastic moisturizer and hair repair treatment. Just put a scoop in a microwave safe bowl and heat until melted. Apply to the ends of your hair and run the excess through your roots. I recommend leaving in the hair for a couple of hours. Sometimes I even sleep with it in a shower cap. Do this once a week! Your hair will love it.
♡ Don’t wash often. Washing your hair strips the natural oils from it and makes it dry and split. Instead try washing every other day, but if you can handle it, once a week. I know, crazy. BUT, pony tails and pinned back bangs are kinda cute on those greasy days. Your hair will seriously thank you.
♡ Don’t use shampoo with sulfates or parabens. They are drying and damaging to the hair shaft. Try a more natural approach!
♡ Use a moisturizing/repairing conditioner. Leave in the hair for the duration of your shower and rinse with cold water at the end to seal those follicles and hold in the nutrients.
♡ A leave-in conditioning treatment or oil after washing is your best friend as well.
♡ Don’t forget to treat your hair to masks and deep conditioning treatments from time to time as well. I will post some great home recipes later!

Let’s talk skin, shall we?
Skin care is one of my many passions and is very n ear and dear to my heart. I take great pride in maintaining my skin health and helping others with theirs. So, let’s walk through my daily routine:
♡ Wake up and splash some warm water on my face. This opens the pores and gets them ready to take in the deep-cleaning of the cleanser.
♡ Use a mild skin cleanser. I love using Japanese cleansing oils as they remove all of the oil and dirt and residue.
♡ Rinse with cold water to seal the pores.
♡ Next step is toning. I like to use a homemade mixture of green tea and lemon juice. It is a great astringent and has loads of antioxidants that protect skin from free-radicals.
♡ Moisturize! It is so important! Even if you have oily skin, moisturizing is so necessary. I know you may worry about it making your skin worse, but cellular turnover happens monthly. So in the beginning it will make it seem worse, but after it sheds that layer, it will begin accepting the moisture and using it to your benefit. DO NOT cleanse more than twice a day. You may think it will help to dry out your oily skin, but really you are working on making your skin MORE OILY! It strips your skin of the natural oils and forces it to work even harder to produce extra amounts of that oil that you hate!
♡ Come night time, I splash with warm water again and use my cleansing oil until all of my makeup is removed. Rinse with cold.
♡ I treat myself to a cold sheet mask or clay/gel mask. I choose the type depending on what I think my skin needs that day.
♡ After the mask, I tone again with my solution.
♡ Moisturize!
♡ Now, at night I use a sugar lip scrub and get rid of all the dead skin. After that, I put a heavy duty lip balm on and then place a plastic film over my lips for 20 minutes. It makes your lips suck up that moisture! any film will work, even cling wrap. I use Chu lip films!
♡ After that, I treat my hands to some hand cream and put some socks over my hands for about 20 minutes. Put a good anime on! You can’t use your phone during this! hehe

These are all of my skin care and hair tips to help keep a lovely kitten coat! I will be back soon with some hair and skin mask recipes! I hope you enjoyed this and thank you for reading, nyaa!

Hello, I’m Pastel Quartz!

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Hello, cute humans and pets! I just wanted to briefly introduce myself and give a bit of a synopsis of who I am and what I like to do. My name is Pastel Quartz (quartzkitten) and I snuggle up at night in Tampa, Florida. I have been in the Chateau since April and I am Amethyst in ranking, which is also my birthstone hehe. I make YouTube videos for lots of sweet angels about Kittenplay, makeup, my daily life, and much more! I am not only a kitten, but I am a little at the bright-eyed age of 3! I have been participating in pet play for about a year now, but have been acting on little traits for many years. Since joining this community I have been much happier and more whole as a person. It has tried my strength and also the strength of my relationship with my Master, but ultimately it has made us stronger. That being said, yes, I am owned and also freshly collared! I am a spoiled princess by my handsome owner and am fed many donuts. Aside from that, I also own and operate my own online etsy store for kawaii kitten gear. I just recently learned to sew and feel that I am coming a long way in a short time. I love nothing more than seeing the smiles on my customer’s faces when they receive their items! My interests are singing, drawing/painting, crafting, making videos, modeling, makeup, fashion, Japanese culture, and many more things that could go on forever! I have an INFJ personality type and I’m an Aquarius, which may or may not interest you, but I am proud! I have quite a few tattoos that are mostly very girly, as that’s what I love. If you have any cute anime recommendations send them my way! If you’re lucky, I’ll share my Pocky! Hehe. Thanks for reading, nya!