Can anyone tell me where they have purchased a Braun cordless curling iron or, alternatively, a curling iron with dual voltage? Would rather buy in person than mail-order, but either would be fine. I posted this under travel tips but wanted to cover all bases. Thank you!

I have seen cordless curling irons in stores that sell luggage, at malls or outlet stores. I purchased one, took it home to try it out, and returned it. It didn't seem to heat up enough to do any good. I can't emember the brand name of that particular one. I had no trouble using a converter and plugging in my own curling brush while we were in Lisbon and Paris.

I've been told that the fuel cells for <BR>cordless curling irons are sometimes <BR>prohibited on aircraft -- you might want <BR>to double-check.

Hi Kathy, <BR> <BR>Here's a source: www.westmarine.com. They carry the Braun on the web site and in stores, if you are close to any of their locations. I have a friend who has used it a lot. I don't know about the problem previously mentioned with the cartridges, but I'm pretty sure that my friend has carried them on planes (legally or otherwise!)

Thanks for all the information on curling irons. The Braun website said an individual is allowed to carry one butane appliance in each checked bag, but no refills are allowed. I am also checking out dual voltage curling irons. I am not excited about converters. Used one in Spain last year and it was a pain. I am almost ready to just buy the curling iron at my destination.

Braun is trying to sell you a product. What they don't say is that all countries airline regs are different. Butane in a controlled environment with large canisters of oxygen are quite an explosive combination. Many airlines totally ban them. <BR>

Of course, if you can't take the butane on a plane, you can always bring the curling iron without the cylinder and buy a cylinder at your destination. If you're just travelling to Western Europe, you shouldn't have a problem with that. Of course, if you're flying around within Europe, it might start getting expensive.

I would just buy one when you arrive. It's handy if you travel there again, and you can loan it out to friends. I have a hair dryer that I bought in Ireland and it saves so much hassle.

I have used butane curling irons for the past six years on travels to Ireland, England,Germany, France and Italy. Have used Conair and Braun. Both brands heated much better than my regular iron that I used with an adapter. I wouldn't leave home without it, and usually pack an additional cartridge with it. Never entered my mind I couldn't/shouldn't do that. I think they are a great convenience. Bought Conair at Walgreens and Braun at another discount store.

Does anyone have a more recent expirience with cordless curling irons? I'd like to bring mine in case of hair emergency!

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the curling irons are allowed on board -- however butane is not in either checked nor carry on luggage.

Why not just buy an inexpensive electric curling iron after you arrive if needed?

I love this! After going through great pains in the Brookstone store, I bought an expensive converter set for Switzerland. First day, blew the fuse in our room and luckily got that smokin curler out before sprinklers came on. In my best French, I tried to buy one in Lugano, ha ha. Found one in a Manor store, not in salons. Now, I've read where you can have one cartridge provided it's got a safety cover. (Air Canada) However, the US reg site says no butane. Drugstore.com sells them and claims that you are allowed one, but then will only ship them by ground as they state &quot;they are not allowed on aircraft&quot;. Go figure! Now, I'm confused, as I was planning to take one in June. I think it would be difficult to find cartridges in Switzerland.

Just my two cents, but I wouldn't bother with a butane curling iron. I have purchased several &quot;dual voltage&quot; curling irons at Target. Revlon and Conair both make them, and I assume they're readily available at stores like Meier, Wal-Mart and K-Mart. The packaging will indicate whether they're dual voltage. I've used them with success in both England and France. You'll need a standard adapter, but you can buy those for about $5.00 online or at a travel store. Target also carries converter/adapter kits, but that's more than you really need.

Good luck!

Kate

Thanks everyone. I have one that I'll just leave at home. I don't use a curling iron everyday, just for touchups on awful humid, rainy days when I don't want to start all over again. One less thing to pack...

I have one word for women whose hair reacts somewhat negatively to humidity or rain: <i>hat</i>.

I've used a butane-powered curling iron on 5 continents since 2001. No problems with carrying it on any aircraft. No one's even ever questioned it. I got mine at WalMart.

kswl-two words in response-hat head-doubled by the effects of rain and humidity.

skedaddle: you may not have had any problems -- But effective April 1 of this year, butane is no longer allowed in either checked or carry on luggage subject to TSA. So perhaps between other countries you will get away w/ it - but any luggage starting from/through the US is subject to this prohibition.

This also applies to butane lighters . . .

Don't bring your dualvoltage curling iron with adapter to the Renaissance la Defence on Paris. The only bathroom outlet is built in to the hairdryer and is specified for shavers only. Rampant misogyny. The front desk suggested my wife use one of the outlets under the desk!