Does a hair straightener count as an electronic on a plane?

Electric curling irons and hair straighteners with cords are not restricted unless they also include batteries or gas/fuel cartridges See Hair Straightener (cordless) for more information. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?'



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Cordless hair straighteners that contain lithium metal or lithium ion batteries or are gas or butane fueled are only allowed in carry-on bags. A safety cover must be securely fitted over the heating element. The device must be protected from accidental activation.

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Yes, you can bring a hair straightener on a plane in a carry on bag as well as a checked bag. According to the TSA regulations, electric curling irons and hair straighteners are not restricted unless they come with batteries or gas or fuel cartridges.

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Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries, portable rechargers, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited in checked baggage. They must be carried with the passenger in carry-on baggage.

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Yes, you can travel with a hair straightener if you are flying with Ryanair, both as carry-on as well as checked luggage.

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Remove personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone from your carry-on bag and place them into a bin with nothing placed on or under them for X-ray screening. (E.g. laptops, tablets, e-readers and handheld game consoles.) Remember to check the bins and collect all belongings after going through screening.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries should be carried in carry-on baggage. Most other consumer devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage. For more information to portable electronic devices, see the FAA regulations.

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The good news is that, according to the TSA, the Dyson Airwrap is allowed as both a carry-on and a checked bag item.

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Indeed, you can pack a steam iron in your checked-in things. Steam irons are permitted in processed baggage as they contain no perilous materials that sounds disallowed. Nonetheless, it's really smart to wrap the iron safely to forestall any harm during travel.

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The quick answer is yes! The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) permits curling irons in both carry-on luggage and checked baggage. Although corded and cordless curling irons are both allowed, packing restrictions around cordless styling tools containing butane or gas cartridges apply.

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Yes, toothpaste is considered a liquid when flying and must be within the 3.4oz (100ml) limit for liquids in order to bring it in your carry-on bag. Any amount larger than that must be checked with your luggage.

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Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

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Safety Razors: Because the razor blades are so easy to remove, safety razors are not permitted in your carry-on luggage with the blade. They're fine to pack in your carry-on without the blade. The blades must be stored in your checked luggage. The same applies for straight razors.

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You can pack scissors in carry-on baggage, provided the size of the scissors does not exceed 4 inches from the pivot point to the tip of the blade. Anything larger than this must be packed in your checked bags.

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Lithium batteries can catch fire
While not all batteries are prohibited in checked luggage, lithium batteries are considered hazardous and should not be packed in checked bags. If a lithium battery overheats and catches fire inside the cargo hold, the fire can quickly spread and become difficult to control.

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Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only. With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium ion batteries (101–160 Wh) or lithium metal batteries (2-8 grams).

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