A buyer asks: Can I bring a rechargeable hair straightening comb on a plane?

A hair straightening comb is allowed on board aircraft, subject to certain regulations. Most hair straightening combs are made of ceramic or plastic, which pose no safety hazards and are not classified as prohibited items by civil aviation authorities. You may place them directly in your carry-on luggage. For models powered by lithium batteries, they are permitted for carry-on use as long as the battery capacity does not exceed 100Wh.

Specific Rules for Carrying Hair Straightening Combs on Planes

Material Requirements

Hair straightening combs are typically made of ceramic or plastic. They are non-hazardous and not prohibited by civil aviation rules, so they can be carried in your carry-on baggage.

Battery Requirements

Lithium battery-powered hair straightening combs with a rated energy of no more than 100Wh can be taken as carry-on items.If the battery rated energy is between 100Wh and 160Wh, prior approval from the airline is required before carrying the device in either checked or carry-on luggage.Lithium batteries exceeding 160Wh are strictly prohibited for carriage.

Regulations on Lithium Batteries

In accordance with civil aviation regulations, for personal portable electronic devices (such as watches, calculators, cameras, mobile phones, laptops, portable camcorders, etc.):

• The lithium content of lithium metal batteries shall not exceed 2 grams.

• The rated energy of lithium-ion batteries shall not exceed 100Wh.

• Lithium-ion batteries with rated energy between 100Wh and 160Wh can only be carried with prior airline approval.