California's coastal waters are home to a multitude of invertebrates (species lacking a bony skeleton). The California spiny lobster (Panulirus interruptus) takes a particularly special place within this group as a highly sought-after target of both California's recreational and commercial fisheries.
CDFW staff have always been active in further developing our understanding of P. interruptus. Over the years these efforts have accumulated into a substantial body of work, available through the Lobster Work Products web page. A more streamlined set of basic life history information is also available from CDFW's Life History Information for Selected California Marine Invertebrates and Plants table.
CDFW published the most recent Status of the Fisheries Report (PDF) on the spiny lobster fishery in 2011. The report also contains a summary of historical landings data. Information on the fishery has been further updated in the 2017 State of the California South Coast Supplemental Report: California Spiny Lobster (PDF). In order to manage this fishery more comprehensively, the California Fish and Game Commission adopted the Spiny Lobster Fishery Management Plan on April 13, 2016. The fishery management plan serves as the groundwork for the management of the spiny lobster fishery. More information is available on the California Spiny Lobster Fishery Management Plan web page.
Are there any new regulations for the 2018-2019 lobster fishing season?
When did the requirement for filling out and submitting spiny lobster report cards go into effect?
Persons taking or trying to take lobster are required to possess, fill out and submit spiny lobster report cards starting September 27, 2008.
Am I required to have a lobster gauge when I go fishing for lobster? Can I use a tape measure or a ruler?
Every person while taking lobster (or other invertebrates which have a minimum size limit) shall carry a device which is capable of accurately measuring the size of the lobster. Due to the curvature of the lobster's carapace and the measurement method described above, a tape measure or ruler is not capable of measuring the size of the lobster accurately; a gauge with a fixed span works best. Reference Section 29.05(c) T14, CCR.
How much does the spiny lobster report card cost?
The 2018-2019 spiny lobster report card costs $9.27 when purchased from CDFW offices, and a small (~2%) surcharge may apply when purchasing from other vendors.
Where can I purchase a spiny lobster report card?
The spiny lobster report card should be available wherever you purchase your sport fishing license, including most tackle shops and some sporting goods stores, however some license agents may choose not to sell the card. You can also purchase spiny lobster report cards online.
An online list of CDFW license sales offices is also available.
The purpose of the reporting requirement is to monitor recreational spiny lobster catch, fishing effort and the gear used in the recreational fishery. Although CDFW has considerable information about the commercial lobster fishery from landing receipts and logbooks, CDFW had very little reliable information on the magnitude of the recreational lobster catch and fishing effort prior to the lobster report card.
Do kids under 16 need a spiny lobster report card too?
Yes, if they are fishing for, taking, or assisting with fishing for spiny lobster.
No. Unlike abalone and sturgeon report cards, there is currently no limit on the number of lobster report cards one can purchase. Cards must be in the card user's name. Remember to report all cards purchased to avoid the non-return fee the following season.
If purchasing cards for children under 16, provide the parent's ID, but children's names should be on their own cards. To purchase a license or report card for an adult who is not present, provide any previous license or other official document issued to the licensee, or the recipient's personal information (name, DOB, CDL or other ID number, etc).
How do I fill out my lobster report card?
Instructions can be found on the card. Record the month, day, location, and gear code on the first available line on the card. When you are done fishing at that location, when you switch gear, or when you are done fishing for the day, record the number of lobster kept, then move to the next available line on the card. Use separate lines on the card for each location fished and each gear type used.
What will CDFW do with the additional income generated from the sales of spiny lobster report cards? Will it be used for anything to do with lobster?
The funds can be used to support any CDFW project, including those specifically focused on lobster.
2018-2019 cards are due back to CDFW by April 30, 2019, and can also be reported online or mailed to the address above. There is a $20 non-return fee. Report card holders can avoid the non-return fee by returning their cards by the due date, or by sitting out one fishing season.
Are there any additional restrictions not listed in CDFW regulations, concerning recreational spiny lobster take in specific areas?
You may want to check with local authorities (for example, the harbormaster in the area where you wish to take lobster) regarding any additional restrictions on lobster fishing in harbors, etc. Local authorities have the right to restrict certain activities in these areas in the interest of public safety. Such authorities cannot impose rules that are more lenient than state fishing regulations, but they may impose more stringent restrictions regarding access, for example, in certain high traffic areas if they have concerns about the public's well being caused by fishing activity in a given area.
If I'm fishing for crab from a public pier and I'm NOT fishing for spiny lobster, do I still need the lobster report card?
If you're not fishing for spiny lobster, you do not need to purchase a spiny lobster report card. By the same token, if you catch spiny lobster while fishing for rock crab, you cannot keep spiny lobster if you do not have a spiny lobster report card in your possession.
I'm a scuba diver and a kayak fisherman. I want to use a hoop net this season, and bring my scuba gear on the kayak at the same time. Another diver told me it was illegal to have more than one type of hunting device on the kayak (hoop net and scuba). Is this statement correct?
It is legal to carry hoop nets and scuba gear aboard your kayak when hunting for spiny lobster south of Yankee Pt. (Monterey County). Section 29.05(d) prohibits the use of scuba north of Yankee Pt. for all invertebrates except sea urchins, rock scallops and crabs of the genus Cancer. South of Yankee Pt. you can use and possess scuba gear and hoop nets simultaneously on your kayak when hunting lobster.
My son is 15 years old and will fish with me this year. We both have our report cards. Does he have to carry his own catch? Or can I be in possession of more than my legal 7 "bugs"?
Until you get the lobster home, your son will need to be in the immediate vicinity of his catch, so that if a warden stops you, your son's spiny lobster can be attributed to him via his spiny lobster report card (he must carry his report card). As long as you're together, there's nothing wrong with carrying his lobster for him.
For example, you and your son go hoop netting from a pier and have a cooler in which you place your combined spiny lobster catch. When you're done hoop netting you carry the cooler off the pier with your son walking next to you. You are stopped by a warden to whom you show your catch and both of your cards. Because two persons with two filled-out spiny lobster report cards are present to account for two limits of spiny lobster (it was a great night for hoop netting "bugs"!), the warden can see that you are following regulations, even though only one person is carrying all the lobster.
To be "in possession" of his catch, your son needs to be in the immediate vicinity -- walking down the pier with you, traveling home together in the car, etc., with the spiny lobster he caught fully accounted for on his spiny lobster report card.
I have heard about a spiny lobster brochure. Where can I find one?
You can find the California recreational spiny lobster report card program's " Reporting Your Catch (PDF)" brochure, which contains a summary of information about the new lobster report card as well as lobster fishery management at select CDFW offices in coastal Southern California, or online. There is also a brochure detailing California spiny lobster biology, regulations, and fishing (PDF) available online.
How big and how old do California spiny lobsters get?
It is believed California spiny lobsters live 50 years or more. There are records of male California spiny lobster weighing over 26 pounds and attaining lengths up to three feet. Today, lobsters over five pounds are considered trophy-sized. More information on spiny lobster biology is available online.
The minimum size limit for California spiny lobster is three and one-fourth inches, measured in a straight line on the midline of the back from the rear edge of the eye socket to the rear edge of the body shell.
View a lobster measurement diagram online.
Reference Section 29.90(c) Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR).
What is the daily bag limit for lobster? The possession limit?
According to CCR T14, Section 29.90(b), the daily recreational bag limit is seven lobsters per person. Additionally, Section 1.17 states that no more than one daily bag limit may be taken or possessed by any one person unless otherwise authorized (see Declaration for Multi-Day Fishing Trip, Section 27.15 T14, CCR), regardless of whether they are fresh, frozen or otherwise preserved. This means that if you have a limit of seven lobsters at home, you cannot go out and get more lobsters until the first limit is disposed of in some way (eaten, given away, etc).
Am I required to have the spiny lobster report card in possession when I'm fishing for spiny lobsters?
Yes. All individuals must have a spiny lobster report card in their possession while fishing for or taking lobster, or assisting in fishing for lobster, including children under the age of 16. In the case of a person diving from a boat, the report card may be kept in the boat. In the case of a person diving from the shore, the report card may be kept within 500 yards from the point of entry.
When should I measure the lobster I catch?
All lobsters shall be measured immediately and any undersize lobster shall be released immediately into the water. Divers shall measure lobsters while in the water and shall not remove undersize lobsters from the water. Hoop netters may measure lobsters out of the water, but no undersize lobster may be placed in any type of receiver, kept on the person or retained in any person's possession or under his or her direct control. Reference Section 29.90(c) T14, CCR.
Reference Section 29.90(a) T14, CCR.
When does recreational lobster season "technically" start - the actual time it opens?
Recreational lobster season opens at 6:00 a.m. on the Saturday preceding the first Wednesday of October and closes at 12:00 a.m. on the first Wednesday (night) after the 15th of March.
What are the legal methods of take for spiny lobster? Can I use a "tickle stick" to coax a lobster from its hiding spot?
According to CCR T14, Section 29.80(a) and (b), spiny lobster may only be taken by hand or by hoop net. You cannot use any other devices to take or assist in taking lobster - this includes "tickle sticks" or other similar appliances used to coax a lobster from its hiding spot. For the legal definition of a hoop net, see CCR T14, Section 29.80(b)(1) in the California Saltwater Sport Fishing Regulations booklet.
Can a sport fisherman use traps to take lobster? What about lobsters that are taken on hook and line while fishing for finfish?
No. As stated above, lobsters may only be taken by hand or by hoop net - traps may not be used. Lobsters that are taken incidentally on hook and line while fishing for finfish must be returned to the sea immediately. For the legal definition of a hoop net, see CCR T14, Section 29.80(b)(1) in the California Saltwater Sport Fishing Regulations booklet.
How many hoop nets can I use on my boat?
According to CCR T14, Section 29.80(b) not more than 5 hoop nets shall be possessed by a person when taking spiny lobster or crab, not to exceed a total of 10 hoop nets possessed when taking spiny lobster or crab, per vessel.
How many hoop nets can I use while fishing from a public pier?
May I tail my legally harvested lobsters while still at sea or at the boat launch ramp?
I heard about a Lobster Fishery Management Plan. Where can I find more information?
Visit the California Spiny Lobster Fishery Management Plan web pages.
I've captured a lobster with a tag attached to it. What should I do?
There are various programs that have tagged lobsters in southern California. A unique identification code (tag number) and phone number (or website) can be found printed on most tags, which are usually small colored strips of plastic inserted into the underside or back of the lobster. Researchers are interested in learning about the movement and growth of individual lobsters. It is important to record the date, location where the lobster was caught (GPS coordinates are best, but distance to a recognized landmark will work if you don't have a GPS), as well as the carapace length of the lobster (to the nearest millimeter if possible), and the tag number. All four pieces of information: date, location, length, and tag number, are important when reporting a tagged lobster.
Lobsters may be brought to the surface to measure. If the lobster is under legal size and is tagged, quickly record the number on the tag and immediately release the lobster. No undersize lobster, even if it is tagged, may be placed in any type of receiver, kept on the person, or retained in any manner. Do not remove tags from any short lobsters.
Why are people allowed to keep lobsters with eggs? This just doesn't make sense to me.
The lobster season start and end dates were carefully chosen with spawning in mind. The season opens after the majority of lobsters have already spawned, and the season closes before the stock moves back into shallow water to repeat the cycle all over again. While it is true that a few lobsters with eggs are caught each year, the season provides more than ample protection for spawning lobsters.
Why hasn't a slot limit been established for lobsters? People need to let the big breeders go!
The idea of a slot limit was carefully analyzed during the Lobster Advisory Committee process while writing the California Spiny Lobster Fishery Management Plan, and the benefits of a slot limit would not be as great as one might think. Natural mortality in lobsters, even excluding fishing take is very high. The health of our lobster stock is really dependent on sexually mature sub-legal sized lobsters. The current size limit was selected to allow lobsters to spawn 1-3 times before reaching legal size. Female lobsters grow slower than males because they put more energy into egg production. Poaching sub-legal sized lobsters has been identified as probably the greatest potential threat to the lobster stock. Most of the truly large lobsters are males and releasing them doesn't have the same reproductive benefits as protecting the sub-legal spawners. Sub-legal sized lobsters are truly the engines of sustainability for this fishery.
Why can commercial fishermen use huge traps when recreational fishermen are restricted to using hoop nets? It just doesn't seem fair!
CDFW is mandated by law to allow for the sustainable use of lobster by both the commercial and recreational fishing sectors. While our laws say that recreational fishermen are entitled to harvest for sport (and not subsistence use), commercial fishermen must make a living off the resource. The commercial lobster industry is highly regulated, with a fixed number of permits, and commercial fishermen are required to use traps with strict regulations concerning mesh size and escape ports that allow large numbers of sub-legal sized lobsters to come and go freely from traps. Recreational lobster fishing is a sport activity not meant for subsistence. CDFW would like recreational users to enjoy this resource. The number of recreational participants is not restricted, and hoop nets and diving are both very effective methods of recreational take. Finally, there are large productive areas that are closed to commercial lobster fishing but open to recreational lobster fishing, such as Santa Monica Bay, San Pedro Bay, San Diego Bay, the lee side of Catalina Island, and many bays and jetties.
Have the new reporting requirements for Lobster Report Cards improved the estimate of sport catch?
The new reporting requirements and non-return fee went into effect beginning with the 2013-2014 season. Since then, card return rates have improved greatly. It could be argued that the new reporting requirements encourage more people to return their lobster report cards, which in turn has improved estimates of sport lobster catch and effort.
Read the California Spiny Lobster brochure (PDF) for sport diving and hoop netting regulations, spiny lobster life history information, fishing tips, and more!


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An ad for St. Joseph's Episcopal Church has a picture of two hands holding stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments are inscribed and a headline that reads, "For fast, fast, fast relief, take two tablets."
When the restaurant next to the Lutheran Church put out a big sign with red letters that said, "Open Sundays," the church reciprocated with its own message: "We are open on Sundays, too."
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A singing group called "The Resurrection" was scheduled to sing at a church. When a big snowstorm postponed the performance, the pastor fixed the outside sign to read, "The Resurrection is postponed."
"Sign broken. Message inside this Sunday."
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"Dusty Bibles lead to Dirty Lives"
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"Our arms are the only ones God has to hug His children."
"It is unlikely there'll be a reduction in the wages of sin."
"Do not wait for the hearse to take you to church."
"If you're headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns."
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Cons: Just a little learning curb getting things going.
Overall: Overall it's the best advertising decision I've made this year.
Hi Mike! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us that great review! We love hearing about results like yours, and behind the scenes were working every day to make NiceJob even better!
Comments: I cannot say anything but good about my experience with Hatch! Their customer service is top notch, response to questions and requests is immediate, and their understanding of the online marketing world is unbeatable. I know little to nothing about online marketing, so I was a bit nervous about getting a website built. Thanks to Hatch, I didn't have to know anything. They take care of everything! If I want to make a change or adjustment in my site, all it takes is an email to customer support, and then it "magically" appears on my site. If I do want to do something myself, but don't understand how to, they walk me through it step by step. My site began paying for itself from day one, and it continues to generate TONS of business for me. Go with Hatch....You will not be disappointed!!!
Very affordable. Great customer service and support! Overall great value!
Pros: Review_feed widget that can be added to a website and presumably boost SEO (too soon to tell in my case since I just got NiceJob). Also, the automation that can be employed to increase the amount of reviews I get for my business. I do the best I can to incentivise my employees to ask for reviews, but this system ensures reviews get asked for after every single job we do.
Pros: Increases reviews and customer conversions. Soo Glad, I could find a software that is budget friendly and works.
Cons: I have not found anything that could possibly be a Con at this time. This software is great and the customer service is exceptional.
It's been great working with you as well Robert! Really looking forward to helping you be the top rated professional in your area!
Great review platform. I love that they send multiple requests for reviews via text and email.
Pros: Nice Job integrates perfectly with my scheduling software so it makes receiving reviews very easy! Customer Service is top notch!
Cons: Although Nice Job has several review sites for my clients to choose to leave a review with, there are some other sites I would like to see added such as Angie's List.
Thanks for the great review Travis!
Great value and ROI, would definitely recommend.
Pros: Easy to use, wish I knew of this earlier. Nicejob makes it easy to stay on top of things to get reviews. Business is up and the increase in leads is more than expected.
Overall: More business, more leads, more time to run the business.
Thanks David, really appreciate the great review! Reach out anytime if theres anything at all we can help with!
Comments: My SEO work paid off the moment I signed on with NiceJob. I had spent a good amount of time with both on site and external SEO. I had built my site using Wordpress. But I finally decided it was time to be more professional so I had NiceJob build a site for me. Within 1 week of taking the new site live I went from #9 ranking on Google to #2! On top of that they are easy to work with and the work continues to pour in with the ease of posting pictures and the resulting social media buzz generated by reviews. Good Stuff!
Pros: I've tried other software for getting reviews. At first I wasn't happy with nice job ,but they've gotten much better since my first attempt .
Cons: Can't yet detect whether some one has left a review already, but I'm not sure if this is still a problem.
Comments: We are very happy with the quality of our website. We feel confident sending prospective clients to view it. The customer service and support is very personable and accommodating, answering all our questions.
Thanks Brandi for the great review! Really look forward to keeping on working with you to grow your company!
Best value out there! Top Notch customer service!
Pros: Simple, easy to use and EFFECTIVE! I can't begin to talk enough about this product. Definitely made with the small businessman in mind.
Overall: Automated follow up for asking for reviews. Our reviews have tripled in 3 months!
Awesome results, great to hear!
Pros: Great product to help grow your business. The customer service is unmatched. I really appreciate the automatic emails and simplicity.
Cons: I cannot really report on any negatives thus far.
Good customer service support from people.
Pros: It puts reviews online which helps my company. The customer support people help a lot. If they did not help me in a timely fashion I would discontinue my business and hire another company.
Cons: I upload my email list, and it sometimes doesn't load for me. Maybe it's an error on my end but still not as user friendly as I would like.
Thanks Joe for, really appreciate the review! We take alot of pride in providing the best customer support possible. We'll reach out and see how we can help make the CSV upload smoother for you. Thanks again for working with us, have a great day!
Thanks Sergio! Really appreciate the great review! Sorry about that exchange rate, it does hit Canadian companies, we'll make sure it's worth your while though!
Comments: i am very impressed with the initial induction process that nice job had. We were very reluctant to go through the pain stakes process of a new website. Nice job did an "Excellent Job" the upload jobs, reviews and report all in one functionality is Excellent! Thank you to the team at Nice Job for your support!
Thanks Terry! Really appreciate the review and feedback, looking forward to working with you to keep growing your company!
Pros: The automated messages are preformatted, loaded and ready.
The UI is simple too. Thanks for that.
Cons: When I import multiple clients to send an invitation to, I have to click them all manually to start the invitation series.
Overall: More and better reviews brings us more and better business, allows us to build trust with people we have not met, and sets us apart from the other competitors in town. Nice job is a clean and simple way , and user friendly way, for us to do that.
Comments: I have had so many customers tell me they love our website. When I get an email and text message that we received a new lead I am able to respond very quickly. This has helped us convert prospects to customers quicker.
Thanks for the great review Cameron! And please let us know if there's anything we can do to improve your experience with NiceJob, we're always here to help!
Pros: NiceJob is easy to use out of the box. It's great for businesses that are starting out and getting their feet wet at collecting and managing reviews.
Cons: NiceJob integrates with very few sites for leaving reviews. It does not integrate with sites for specialty businesses (e.g., legal, financial, real estate, etc.). Thus, it is limited for use by general, small businesses.
Thanks for the review, we really appreciate feedback, and love hearing that you found it easy to use! We're integrating with several new specialty review channels in the medical and legal fields in the coming months, and just released an integration with Zillow! Please let us know if there are any specific sites that you'd love to see integrated and we'll do our best to have them added to our roadmap.
NiceJob really does an AwesomeJob!
Pros: Their code is very clean for their websites and they actually set up amazing tracking on Google Analytics for everything. I have never seen a developer that does such great work on the front end, back end, AND on Google Analytics. Usually I only see one of those 3 things.
Thanks Zeke! Really appreciate the commendation. We're a bit obsessed about the details over here, it's the little things that make a truly great product!
Comments: Hatch makes it easy for me to ask for reviews and for my customers to post reviews Reviews are like money in the bank. Definitely use these guys.
Thanks Jim! And your rocking your company reviews, looks like your up 525% so far since joining NiceJob, great work!
No brainer! THE very best company to manage and build your online reputation!
Pros: It's extremely user friendly. They've thought of everything needed for reputation management. Great dashboard to help me keep an eye on reviews.
Cons: There's really nothing I can think of that I don't like.
Overall: The people at NiceJob have thought of everything. On top of the fact that they are passionate about helping small business owners to succeed, their system is super user friendly. They are not only accessible right there within the software, but also do a great job at following up and pursuing clients to make sure all their questions are answered. What a load off!
Thanks Christianne! We're so exited to be working with you as well, you're reviews show what a great company you have built and we're going to do everything we can to make sure your reputation keeps growing and spreading!


We had a stonking night with MIB band and Jack Whitehall performing at the Annual Target Jobs Awards – he's a really funny guy!
Molly Wobbly – Leicester Square Theatre!
I have been honoured to be asked to perform the soundtrack for West-End Musical 'Molly Wobbly' – check it out at Leicester Square Theatre NOW!


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Greek Crisis Sees Increase in Deaths Due to Medical Errors
The onset of the economic crisis in Greece has resulted in an increase in deaths due to medical errors, according to a new analysis by researchers at City, University of London, Surrey University and Stanford University that was published in the Lancet Public Health journal. Data from the study found that the crisis resulted in an increase in deaths by 242 per month, whereas an increase in deaths from problems of the nervous system, such as Alzheimer's, also recorded.
Many of these deaths, according to researchers, were the result of a deterioration in the quality of care. Authors suggest that a shortage in medical staff and burnout in health workers is to blame for the increase in deaths. Greece was one of the hardest-hit countries of the economic crisis in Europe and this has caused problems to the Greek health system, plagued by financial burdens and structural weaknesses exacerbated by the crisis.
With the deterioration of the Greek economy, many health reforms have been put aside and public cuts have resulted in a 25 percent slash to health expenditure from 2008 until 2012.
The study used regional palen data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) to assess mortality trends according to age, sex, region and cause of deaths between 2001 and 2013. Eurostat data was also used to calcuulate the effect of the crisis on Greek people's health. The data was divided into periods before the crisis (2001-2008) and after the crisis (2008-2013) via a time series analyses.
The results found that there were more deaths due to medical errors, a difference that was more evident in females. Suicides, nervous system diseases and mental health problems also increased as a result of the crisis.
Dr. Charitini Stavropoulou, a health economist at City, University of London and one of the authors of the paper, said: "The financial crisis has had a huge impact on Greece, and in particular the health sector. From 2008 onward there has been a 25% reduction in health expenditure, which has compromised the quality of health services provided. This could possibly explain one of the main findings of our study that the number of deaths due to medical errors has increased significantly after the onset of the crisis."
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The Basics: Take off your bandage after 2-4 hours, wash your tattoo well with soap and water, pat dry, let it air out.
DO NOT apply any creams or ointments to it.
For the first night you may re-wrap it in cling film to prevent sticking to bedsheets.
Make sure your bedsheets and blankets are clean, very important.
Wash your tattoo morning and night with warm soapy water for 7-10 days or until healed.
On day 3 you may apply some light moisturiser lotion (Vaseline Dry Skin is what we recommend) once a day or every other day, as little as possible, if at all. Your tattoo will heal naturally on its on.
NEVER apply Bepanthen, petroleum jelly, alcohol or other creams and lotions without asking your artist.
Keep your tattoo clean, out of the pool/ocean for 1 week minimum, out of the sun for 3 weeks minimum.
Don't pick at your tattoo while its healing.
Don't listen to tattoo experts on how to heal YOUR tattoo for at least one month.
This page is a two-parter on aftercare. The formal ones listed below and then an article I wrote for Inked Magazine on the subject of aftercare. Take what you can from both. If I have tattooed you and you are still uncertain as to what to do please contact me!
Having a tattoo done properly by a professional, talented and hygenic tattooist is only half the battle, the rest is up to you. By simply not following one or two of the listed instructions you could ruin or mar an otherwise beautiful piece of art. Please take the time to read this carefully and if possible print it out to keep as reference.
In addition to what is written here please read my column in issue #4 of Australian Ink that deals specifically with proper Tattoo Aftercare procedures.
There is no 'right' way to heal a tattoo as defined by the industry but there are several things that everyone agrees on. From my years of experience all over the world and from working with a number of other tattoo artists I have found that following these procedures will produce a nice and healthy healed tattoo. If you have been told something else by another artist, shop or friend please keep in mind that if you trusted me to tattoo you in the first place then it is probably best if you trust me to heal your tattoo.
Not following these guidelines may affect your eligibility for a free touch- up in the event that you need one. I guarantee all my work but you must also do your part.
The purpose of the dressing is to protect your new tattoo from filth, dirty hands, airborne bacteria and other infectious things that we all come into contact during the course of the day. The other reason is to keep the small amount of blood and lymph fluid that will seep from dripping onto your clothes. A freshly done tattoo will seep fluids for about 30 minutes after the procedure, this is normal, and with a plastic wrapping it does not get absorbed into the bandage, it remains locked in. Do not be alarmed. On larger tattoos, you may wish to leave the bandage on even longer to give the entire area a period of time to seal up and be ready to face the outside world. The dressing should remain on for at least 3 hours, but no longer than twelve. Unless told otherwise by your tattoo artist, DO NOT RE-BANDAGE.
If I do tell you to rebandage then please do it as it for your own good, make sure you DO NOT apply cream before rebandaging.. it is not necessary and can cause more problems than do good. If I do instruct you to rebandage with cling film then do it like this; rebandage at night before bed for sleeping, and remove bandage in the morning before showering. If going to work or wearing clothes all day, then again rebandage for the first day or two for your normal routine, meaning day 1 and 2 the day AFTER getting tattooed, same goes with sleeping. After that you should be fine following the rest of the instructions. This will apply if you have gotten a large section shaded in or colored, it is not usually necessary to rebandage after only outlining. Email me or ring the shop if you are unsure of anything.
Wash your tattoo with soap and water, but wash your hands first!
This is one of the most important steps in the care of your tattoo. As soon as you remove the dressing you must wash the tattoo thoroughly with warm water, mild soap and a clean washcloth. The area will be tender, but it is important to remove all the dried blood, ink and fluid. This is the only time you should use a washcloth while your tattoo is healing. When the tattoo has been thoroughly cleaned, pat it dry with a clean towel. Remember – only use a washcloth this once!
NEVER apply alcohol, peroxide, POLYSPORIN, Vaseline, calamine lotion or any other type of ointment without first consulting YOUR tattoo artist, friends may mean well, but can cause more harm than good when it comes to tattoo advice. Do not listen to any tattoo advice from experts in bars for at least one month after getting your tattoo.
After the second day of washing and patting dry your tattoo, it will start to feel a little dry and tight as it heals naturally. This is good. At this point you can apply and rub into the skin a small amount of Vaseline Dry Skin Lotion available from your local pharmacy, supermarket or convenience store. This will ensure a quick natural healing process and prevent your tattoo from unnecessarily drowning in cream, resulting in colour loss. Natural healing is good and healthy, the cream only acts to keep the tattoo moist and supple. Repeat this exact process 1-2 times a day for 3 days or as needed. Don't overdo it.
Most tattoos heal in 3 to 10 days. When properly cared for by a healthy individual most tattoos are healed with only a light flaking, in about 5 to 7 days. Occasionally a scab will form. If a scab should form, do not pick or scratch at it or help it to fall off. When a scab does form, the itching that accompanies it is normal. A thin application of cream will generally ease the itching, make sure to remove the excess. If you do pick at the scab a new one will form and you will probably suffer from colour loss. After your initial flake falls off, some people experience a secondary flake known as milky skin. If, after healing, your colour seems to be cloudy, but brightens up when wet or when lotion is applied, then you have milky skin. This will go away in a few days to a week with regular application of cream and the avoidance of sunlight.
You may bath or shower with your new tattoo. If you bath, do not allow your new tattoo to remain submerged for more than a few moments. Do not allow the shower to beat on a fresh or healing tattoo. This may prematurely release any flaking that you may have, resulting in colour loss. Always pat your tattoo dry. Do not be alarmed if some of the flake should happen to fall off. This is normal after 3 to 5 days. Do not expose your new tattoo to direct sunlight ever. A new tattoo has no sunblocking capabilities and will sunburn in as little as 3 minutes in direct sunlight. Sunburn will result in prolonged healing time, excessive scabbing and certainly some colour loss.
Do not take fully submerged baths, swim in the sea (or any fresh water) until ALL the flakiness has stopped and it is fully healed, and for chlorine pools give it about 3 extra days to avoid burns.
Avoid tight clothing and go easy!
Avoid wearing exotic materials, tight, new, or restrictive clothing in the area of your new tattoo. New clothes from the factory carry lots of infectious material and toxic chemicals, wash those new clothes first. Tight clothing and nylons, polyesters etc can rub and wear off the protective coating on your tattoo, this increases healing time and can cause colour loss and infection. For the first week take it easy at the gym and whatever physical activities that can cause excess perspiration and let your tattoo heal. Its only a week, a nice tattoo lasts a lifetime, just like a blotchy one. It is solely up to you.
Your new tattoo has been applied under the strictest guidelines. All needles are new and sterilized in a hospital type steam and pressure sterilizer known as an autoclave. All tubes are sterilized in the same manner and packaged in separate bags. The tube assemblies used for each client remain in a sealed, sterile bag until they are removed in front of the client. Pigment receptacles, excess pigments, rinse cups, and any other items are disposed of after use. Latex gloves are worn by the artist at all times. These too are disposed of after each use. There is no possible way that any bacteria or communicable disease can be transmitted while you receive a tattoo following these standardsI urge you not to listen to the advice of others. They did not apply your tattoo and therefore cannot know how to better heal it. Follow these instructions carefully and you will have a crisp, bright tattoo for the rest of your life. Disregard them and you will go through life wondering why your friends tattoo looks better than yours. If you are not sure about the way your tattoo is healing, then give me a call and tell us what's up!
Every artist has his or her own way they like to tell their clients to heal their work and everyone recommends the kind of cream they think works best for them, and fair enough, this isn't meant to contradict anyone else's method or protocol or say anyone else is wrong. This is just my way. This is what I tell my clients every day… so if you're interested, listen up!
There are two types of healing methods I use, one where the tattoo is re-bandaged and the other where the tattoo is left open after the initial bandage has been taken off. We'll start with the open method first, which I recommend for outlines only, smaller tattoos in places where there isn't much contact with clothes or shoes rubbing on them and people who are just going to chill for 4-5 days while their tattoos heal.
After being tattooed you've either been bandaged with cling film or a gauze type covering most likely, take this off after 2-12 hours, whatever is most convenient, it doesn't make a difference in the early stages.
Wash your hands first before washing your tattoo, everytime.
FOR THE INITIAL WASH ONLY use a face cloth or corner of towel and give your tattoo a good washing with warm soapy water and get all the blood, Vaseline and ink off it.. it should feel nice and smooth after this washing.. if it feels slimy then keep washing. Once this has been done then pat it dry with a clean towel and let it air out.
For the first 2 days I don't recommend putting any cream on it. Wash it gently everyday, morning and night using warm soapy water and your fingertips, no cloth at all. Pat it dry, no cream.
A lot of people will balk at that, but it makes it heal faster to let it breathe, the body heals fine on its own.. the cream is just to prevent dryness and cracking and if overused will suffocate the tattoo and make it goopy and scabby and leach color from it. This is bad. That said, sleep with clean sheets in the case of your fresh tattoo coming into contact with your bed, alternatively (as an example) wear a clean t-shirt to prevent your arm tattoo from sticking to the sheets and use the water from the shower to slowly unstick your tattoo from your shirt in the morning.. don't pull it off, that's what causes scabbing.
Day 3-7. When it starts to feel dry and tight you can apply a small amount of cream to it, rub it in gently until it disappears and use a paper towel to dab off the excess if there is any left after 5 minutes. A lot of people recommend Bepanthen Cream, its not ok, I don't use it, I find it too greasy and unnecessary. I prefer Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion in the Vitamin E flavor. This is a very light, easily absorbable cream that doesn't cause pimples or color leaching. I like it and my clients like it. In my experience using it 1-2 times per day for 5-10 days after the initial couple days usually suffices. Use as little cream as possible. Once the tattoo has flaked off and the skin is dry and milky you can use as much as you like, this is good for the tattoo at this point.
Its that easy, now the other way. I advise my clients to re-bandage their tattoos when we've done large coverage or the tattoo is in a place where it has constant contact with clothes rubbing on it throughout the day.
Follow the above instructions, as everything is the same as the first method up until the point of letting it air out. At this stage on Day 1-3, after the tattoo has dried out some, then re-apply a fresh piece of cling film to cover the tattooed area. Do not apply cream to the skin beforehand, it's not necessary. Just wrap it up and tape it in place and put your clothes, shoes, pants whatever over the bandage and don't worry about it! And makes it easy to sleep with as well, no sticking to the sheets.
Morning and night you should remove the bandage, clean your tattoo as outlined above, dry it, and re-apply a fresh piece of cling film. On the morning of the 4th day after getting tattooed you can remove your bandage for the last time and not apply another one. Just let it air out after washing and drying it.
You can follow the same instructions for the application of cream as above as well, give it day or 2 after removing the last bandage or until your tattoo feels dry and tight. And that's it!
Simple things to remember and follow: No Sun at all, ever, for the first 3-4 weeks on your new tattoo. It will destroy it. Do not apply sun block to your tattoo for the first 4 weeks.
No Swimming for the first 7-10 days, longer for chlorine pools. The tattoo must have totally flaked off and be smooth before being submerged in the water for any amount of time. Showers are ok, baths and spa's are not.
No picking, rubbing, scratching or 'helping off' of scabs or fresh tattoo areas. Very important, this will result in color loss.
Go easy or better yet, forego on training at the gym while healing, constant expanding and contracting of the tattooed skin area will certainly cause scabbing of your tattoo.
Don't listen to tattoo experts in bars or clubs for at least 1 month.
Other creams people recommend are paw paw, sorbalene, neo-sporin, aloe vera gel, vaseline, assorted specialty tattoo aftercare products to numerous to list etc etc. They can all work for some people some of the time, and cause unnecessary problems just the same as much of the time, the biggest one being color loss. In the end its up to you whether you want to gamble messing up your tattoo.
That covers most areas of tattoo aftercare, you can check the section on my website for more info and if you are really in a bind send me an email through my website and if I can help you I will!