I think I can't bring my butane curling iron any more. What do I do?
May 15th, 2005, 09:27 AM
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I think I can't bring my butane curling iron any more. What do I do?
This was my solution to not having to deal with my regular curling iron and a converter. Do I understand correctly that I can no longer bring this along? I've had friends blow their regular curling irons out even using a converter. I also had a friend search for a couple days to find a new curling iron in France after hers blew out. Once I ran out of fuel for my curling iron while in France. I searched high and low and couldn't find a fuel cell replacement so that doesn't seem like a solution. What do you do? We are flying in to Barcelona, renting a car and immediately leaving for the hinterlands.
May 15th, 2005, 09:53 AM
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It gets worse! 2 teen-agers and I use a hair blower, curling iron, and a straightner! Ha! We are going to Italy and I told everybody, no stuff to bring. So, we all got a good hair cut and our hair dries naturally. It works! Try it! Everybody is happy!
May 15th, 2005, 09:55 AM
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I think the best answer is to go without one and make finding one in Europe your first priority. (It might not be as hard for you as it was for your friend.) Once you get one with the European voltage(?) and plug, you will be all set for all future trips. I have one I purchased in Slovakia the year we lived there and it is a Godsend for all trips.
May 15th, 2005, 09:56 AM
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Or, instead of totally foregoing the way you prefer to wear/style your hair as suggested above, you could purchase a cheap dual voltage curling iron at a discount store for about $10 and have the correct adaptor for the country you're visiting.
Worst case scenario - if the curling iron dies after you're there, pop into a drug store and buy a cheap one locally.
Worst case scenario - if the curling iron dies after you're there, pop into a drug store and buy a cheap one locally.
May 15th, 2005, 10:17 AM
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Not knowing your hair style this may sound daft, but what about a non-electrical method for the trip (i.e., hair curlers or clips at night w/ good "product" or some sort in the morning)?
May 15th, 2005, 02:35 PM
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Mail it to your first hotel?
(And then write the TSA and explain that the EXPLOSIVES are the problem LOL! Butane was banned because they think that if the "Shoe Bomber" had tried a lighter he might have lit the shoe..... Um.... the problem seems to me that he had EXPLOSIVES LOL!)
(And then write the TSA and explain that the EXPLOSIVES are the problem LOL! Butane was banned because they think that if the "Shoe Bomber" had tried a lighter he might have lit the shoe..... Um.... the problem seems to me that he had EXPLOSIVES LOL!)
May 16th, 2005, 03:57 AM
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I'm also lost without my curling iron, but don't/won't use butane. Mine is a "steam" curling iron that uses tap water. It isn't dual voltage (have looked for one that is... can't find those)... so along with me comes the converter and adapter plug. It's worked find so far.
That's not to say that on a trip to Turkey I was so excited to find a real outlet in the bathroom (bathrooms usually only have an outlet for shavers 110V/220V)... since outlet was in the bathrom I forgot to insert the converter and watched the curling iron melt in front of me. Won't do that again. Thereafter, I actually borrowed the regular "just hot" curling iron from the hotel's hair salon.
I now look for an outlet in the room proper, usually found near a desk or dressing table which causes me to remember to insert the converter, then with adpter plug insert the curling iron.
I've looked for a compatible 220V curling iron when overseas in various contries and haven't been lucky enough to find one, so stick with what I've got. My experience.
That's not to say that on a trip to Turkey I was so excited to find a real outlet in the bathroom (bathrooms usually only have an outlet for shavers 110V/220V)... since outlet was in the bathrom I forgot to insert the converter and watched the curling iron melt in front of me. Won't do that again. Thereafter, I actually borrowed the regular "just hot" curling iron from the hotel's hair salon.
I now look for an outlet in the room proper, usually found near a desk or dressing table which causes me to remember to insert the converter, then with adpter plug insert the curling iron.
I've looked for a compatible 220V curling iron when overseas in various contries and haven't been lucky enough to find one, so stick with what I've got. My experience.
May 16th, 2005, 04:24 AM
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Hi julies:It could depend on the airline. I flew AF last winter to Spain and I was able to bring my butane curling iron. I called them first and they said no problem as long as it's in checked luggage. And then again,I know that Air Canada will not allow it.
Maybe you could call your airline first and ask.
Maybe you could call your airline first and ask.
May 16th, 2005, 07:04 AM
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I second Kayb95's recommendation. I have a dual voltage hairdryer that has worked for years in many countries with the appropriate adaptor, and my mother just bought a dual voltage curling iron at a luggage store in the USA and it worked fine in Ireland with an adaptor.
May 16th, 2005, 10:07 AM
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Although, we do tend to go off on tangents on this board, the OP's question really was "What do you do".
Several of us have answered that question in a way different from what and where to buy a hair styling appliance.
Yet, still, those are valid answers to the OP's question "What do you do?".
I rarely dry my hair or put on makeup when on vacation. I truly do give my hair a vacation. I'm happier - my hair is healthier - and my traveling companion doesn't have to wait for me to do the normal home routine. All are winners.
So, that's what many of us do.
Several of us have answered that question in a way different from what and where to buy a hair styling appliance.
Yet, still, those are valid answers to the OP's question "What do you do?".
I rarely dry my hair or put on makeup when on vacation. I truly do give my hair a vacation. I'm happier - my hair is healthier - and my traveling companion doesn't have to wait for me to do the normal home routine. All are winners.
So, that's what many of us do.
May 16th, 2005, 12:10 PM
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yes, the question was exactly, what do you do? I don't use a curling iron. I do dry my hair (a little, after some air drying) and thus carry a very small dual-voltage hair dryer if I think some hotel on my trip might not have one. It's just a small travel hair dryer and I really like it, never had any problem with melting things or blowing things out.
So, I would not use a curling iron and also would suggest some hair style that doesn't require tight curls. I do not have any sisters or friends who use curling irons, and they have a variety of hair textures. You shouldn't need one with a good haircut, at least not for everyday hairstyling.
I always thought butane heating appliances were banned from checked luggage, though, so I'm surprised some allow them. Not they have those regulations that they won't even allow small butane cig. lighters, so I can't imagine they'd allow butane curling irons.
I know it can be a pain to spend precious vacation time shopping for such a specific appliance on a trip.
Liberate yourself from this thing. I don't have spikey trendy hair, there are tons of natural well-cut styles that don't need curling irons. No hairstyle should naturally need a curling iron (I can see those updos for special events curly things or something). It isn't good for your hair anyway to apply heat directly to it everyday, and you know how much trouble it was when you ran out of fuel.
If you really need one, though, just buy a regular dual-voltage curling iron that isn't butane, that's easy enough, and get a small two-prong adapter plug. I know Revlon makes one, I bet Conair does (both of those are cheap brands), and some other suppliers.
So, I would not use a curling iron and also would suggest some hair style that doesn't require tight curls. I do not have any sisters or friends who use curling irons, and they have a variety of hair textures. You shouldn't need one with a good haircut, at least not for everyday hairstyling.
I always thought butane heating appliances were banned from checked luggage, though, so I'm surprised some allow them. Not they have those regulations that they won't even allow small butane cig. lighters, so I can't imagine they'd allow butane curling irons.
I know it can be a pain to spend precious vacation time shopping for such a specific appliance on a trip.
Liberate yourself from this thing. I don't have spikey trendy hair, there are tons of natural well-cut styles that don't need curling irons. No hairstyle should naturally need a curling iron (I can see those updos for special events curly things or something). It isn't good for your hair anyway to apply heat directly to it everyday, and you know how much trouble it was when you ran out of fuel.
If you really need one, though, just buy a regular dual-voltage curling iron that isn't butane, that's easy enough, and get a small two-prong adapter plug. I know Revlon makes one, I bet Conair does (both of those are cheap brands), and some other suppliers.
