Do you usually travel with beauty products like hairspray? Let's find out if it's allowed in your carry-on bag.
The lacquer, authorized but under conditions
Just because you're going on a trip doesn't mean you have to give up on your beauty products. On the contrary, you can take your cosmetics with you especially your hairspray. In addition to your shampoo, conditioner and all the hair products you need for your styling ritual, hairspray also plays a protective and holding role. Your hair needs it while traveling to protect it from humidity and wind. These are good reasons to take it with you on your trip. This cosmetic product can be packed in your carry-on or checked luggage.
Hairspray is therefore allowed when traveling by plane but you must comply with the regulations. Normally, each airline can establish its own rules, but in general, all cosmetic products taken along must respect a certain quantity: less than or equal to 100 ml. In addition, if you are carrying different products, they must be put together in a plastic bag. The plastic bag must be transparent to facilitate the control at the boarding: suitcase analyzed from different angles and x-rayed. In short, you can take your hairspray with you, but under certain conditions.
Remember, if the rules are not followed, your hairspray may be sent to your checked luggage or simply denied boarding. Make sure the product is less bulky even if you plan to take it with you in a suitcase size 56 45 25 cm with a significant volume. In addition, always check with the airline you are traveling with to avoid unpleasant surprises. Knowing all the objects forbidden in your carry-on suitcase should be on your vacation departure list to check imperatively.
Take along mini-formats
If you want to take your beauty products with you, especially your hairspray in the cabin, prefer the travel size. Yes, the major cosmetic brands are now planning mini-formats to make life easier for travelers. With the mini-formats, you can leave without your bulky vanity case. In any case, the proposed formats are largely sufficient for a weekend or a few days of vacation.
Some brands have even designed special kits intended for liquids in airplanes in order to facilitate the security control. It is a kit composed of empty containers with a total capacity accepted by all airlines. All you have to do is fill the containers with the beauty products of your choice, especially your hairspray. Other brands offer kits that already contain basic cosmetic products such as shampoo, conditioner, mask, hair spray, etc. All you have to do is choose the kit of your usual brand.
If you are a fan of "travel lightTake only the essentials with you. Always keep in mind that some products can be purchased where you are traveling. So, just make sure that your hair spray brand is available there. On the other hand, hotels always offer basic hygiene products such as soap or shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving kit, etc. So, there is no need to fill your carry-on suitcase with so many products.
Essential tips
Find out more about the list of objects or products prohibited in the cabin to avoid any inconvenience during the security check at boarding:
- Blunt objects such as knives, scissors, cutters, etc.
- Some sports equipment such as baseball bats or tennis rackets
- Any other object or accessory that can cause injury such as an umbrella
- Any type of weapon: firearm, knife,
- Lighters and matches
- The electrolyte battery
- Any type of chemical such as pesticides or fertilizers
- Fireworks and firecrackers
- The old mercury thermometer
- Toys that mimic the look of firearms, etc.
Finally, choose your cabin baggage carefully and fill it in an optimal way to avoid paying extra fees for excess baggage. Indeed, if it is too bulky, it will be sent to the hold. Therefore, find out in advance about the maximum dimensions allowed by the airline you are taking. Remember that airlines are very strict about carry-on regulations. So, if you want to avoid any incident during the security check, comply with the rules.
