TSA Bans Some Hairstyling Tools From Suitcases: Which Ones and Why

Cordless hairstyling tools that are powered by lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries or gas or butane fuel are allowed only in carry-on bags.

A TSA Pre-check sign is visible as travelers move through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on June 28, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/TNS

By Karen Garcia Los Angeles Times

Styling your up-do while you’re traveling has become easier with the introduction of cordless curling irons and hair straighteners, but it has also gotten more complicated to fly with these hair care tools.