Toiletries and Grooming

Toiletry and grooming items you can and cannot take through airport security and on a plane

  • Can You Bring a Hair Straightener on a Plane?

    Can You Bring a Hair Straightener on a Plane?

    You are off on an important trip by air for a business meeting, or a social occasion, and you naturally want to look your best. But if it is only an overnight trip you probably don’t want to take any checked baggage. So, you need to know if you can bring your hair straightener in…

  • Can I Bring Hair Gel on a Plane?

    Can I Bring Hair Gel on a Plane?

    Hair gel is an important part of many people’s hair care routine so if they are going on a trip by plane then it is clear that they will want to find out if they can take it with them. There are different restrictions on taking hair care products that are considered a liquid if…

  • How to Pack Toiletries for Air Travel

    How to Pack Toiletries for Air Travel

    Toiletry products can be very messy things if they spill so the last thing you want is them leaking all over your clothes and other things in your baggage. There are things you can do to not only ensure that your toiletries arrive at your destination without spilling everywhere but also how you can get…

  • Can You Bring a Gillette Razor on an Airplane

    Can You Bring a Gillette Razor on an Airplane

    If you need to go straight to a crucial meeting on arrival at your destination, particularly on a long overnight flight then having a shave can certainly be important. A frequently asked question asked of the TSA is can I carry-on a Gillette razor? You will find the complete rules about taking Gillette razors on…

  • Will Aerosols Explode on a Plane In Checked Bags?

    Will Aerosols Explode on a Plane In Checked Bags?

    With the increased levels of security that exist in today’s world, it is not surprising that one of the most common questions passengers have is whether they can fly with aerosols in their checked baggage and whether there is any danger that they will explode. TSA and FAA regulations do restrict the carriage of certain…

  • Can You Take Nail Polish on a Plane?

    Can You Take Nail Polish on a Plane?

    Many women (and some men) are very fastidious when it comes to how their nails look, spending many hours in nail salons to make sure they look their best. So it isn’t a surprise that when going on a trip they want to know if they can take essential items like nail polish with them…

  • How Much Shampoo Can You Bring on a Plane?

    How Much Shampoo Can You Bring on a Plane?

    If you are going on a trip and will be away for at least a night then you will undoubtedly want to wash your hair while you are away. You may not want to rely on using the shampoo that your hotel may supply so you will probably want to take your favorite shampoo with…

  • Why Are Nail Clippers Banned from Planes?

    Why Are Nail Clippers Banned from Planes?

    When I started flying as a passenger, admittedly many years ago, there was no such thing as airport security checkpoints. You just showed your boarding card and then off to the plane. You didn’t have to worry whether you could take nail clippers or other seemingly harmless items with you as you do today, sadly.…

  • How Much Toothpaste Can You Bring on A Plane?

    How Much Toothpaste Can You Bring on A Plane?

    If you are on a long flight, particularly if flying overnight, then you may want to brush your teeth to freshen up before arriving at your destination. You are permitted to take your toothbrush with you but can you bring toothpaste too and if so, how much? In the rest of this article, you will…

  • Can You Take Baby Wipes on A Plane? TSA Baby Wipes Rules

    Can You Take Baby Wipes on A Plane? TSA Baby Wipes Rules

    There are so many things that you can or can’t take with you on a plane these days. How do you keep track of it all? What constitutes a liquid? How much is 3.4 ounces anyway? Is it still 3.4 ounces? How many wipes can you have in your carry on? So many rules. What…