The TSA in 2025 has banned certain beauty products, particularly cordless hair styling tools that contain gas cartridges or butane, from checked luggage due to safety risks. These include cordless curling irons and flat irons with gas or butane cartridges. These items are now classified as hazardous materials (HazMat) and are prohibited in checked bags to prevent fire hazards during flights. They can only be brought in carry-on bags, limited to one per person, and must have a safety cover over the heating element. Spare gas cartridges are not allowed at all. Traditional corded hair tools are still allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. Additionally, electric toothbrushes with lithium batteries must be carried on rather than checked, for similar fire safety reasons. Liquids such as shampoo, conditioner, sunscreens, and toners are restricted to containers of 3.4 ounces or less and must fit inside a quart-sized bag in carry-on luggage. Other beauty items with lithium batteries or that are gas-powered are similarly restricted or banned for air travel. In summary, the key banned beauty products by TSA for checked luggage in 2025 include:
- Cordless curling irons and flat irons with gas or butane cartridges
- Spare gas cartridges for any cordless hair tool
- Lithium battery-powered cordless hair tools and electric toothbrushes (must be in carry-on)
Liquid beauty products remain limited by volume and packaging but are not outright banned unless they exceed the size limits.
