Can You Bring Dry Shampoo on a Plane in Carry on and Checked Luggage?
Among various grooming products, dry shampoo holds a special place. Dry shampoo is a time-saving product that provides a quick solution to fix your unruly hair without the need for water. But while packing your luggage, you might have the question in your mind, “Can I bring dry shampoo on a plane?“.
The quick answer to this question is, Yes, you can bring dry shampoo on a plane in both carry-on and checked luggage. According to TSA, just like lotion and deodorant, it must not exceed 3.4 oz/100 ml if it’s packed in carry-on.
In this detailed guide, we’ll take a closer look at different aspects, including TSA rules for both carry-on and checked luggage. Apart from this main question, we’ll cover other frequently asked questions about shampoo so that you can have all the essential information and travel confidently and stress-free.
So stay with us to explore everything about dry shampoo with regards to bringing on the plane in carry-on and checked luggage.
Can You Bring Dry Shampoo on a Plane?
In Carry-On Luggage?
Yes, you can bring dry shampoo in your carry-on luggage. Because dry shampoo is considered a liquid product, that’s why the 3-1-1 TSA liquid rule applies to bringing shampoo in carry-on luggage, and it must comply with it.
That’s why your dry shampoo container must not exceed the limit of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters; in other words, your shampoo container should be less than or equal to 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters. Further, the container should be packed in a one-quart-size bag.
That quart-size bag should be transparent, resealable and durable enough to hold your containers safely and securely so that it doesn’t cause any problems or inconvenience to TSA officers at the time of X-ray screening.
Make sure you don’t violate any terms of the 3-1-1 TSA rule. If the container exceeds the limit or violates the rule, it can be confiscated at the security checkpoint.
Note: 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters address the size of the container, not the quality of the liquid inside it. No matter how much liquid it has inside, the container itself must be under 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters.
In checked luggage?
If the size of the dry shampoo container exceeds the limit of 3.4 ounces, or 100 milliliters, you can bring it in your checked luggage. That means you’re allowed to bring dry shampoos in checked luggage, but here is a hiccup.
You must follow the guidelines of the Federal Aviation Administration; they’ve got specific guidelines that say that:
The total aggregate quantity per person can’t exceed 2 kg (70 ounces) or 2 L (68 fluid ounces). The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kg (18 ounces) or 500 ml (17 fluid ounces).
Federal Aviation Adminitration
To comply with the FAA rule, the total quantity of dry shampoo you can travel with must not be more than 70 ounces or 2 kg. Another thing is that each container can’t contain more than 18 ounces or 0.5 kg. That means if you’re carrying more than 500 ml, you can carry more than one container.
What about the airline’s rules and restrictions?
All airlines, including American Airlines, Southwest, JetBlue and any other airlines, follow the guidelines of the TSA (Transportation Security Administration). That means all these airlines also apply the same 3-1-1 TSA liquid rule.
For Carry-on Luggage: Each passenger can bring liquids, gels and aerosols in a container that doesn’t exceed the limit of 3.4 ounces, or 100 milliliters. All the containers should be packed in a quart-size, transparent and resealable bag.
For Checked Luggage: As we mentioned above, you can’t bring more than 2 kg or 70 ounces. Each container must not exceed 0.5 kg or 18 ounces.
Can you bring multiple 3.4-ounce or 100-ml bottles on the plane?
Yes, you can bring multiple bottles of 3.4 ounces or 100 ml.
According to TSA, you’re limited to one quart-size bag, not the number of bottles. However, 1 quart is equal to 32 ounces, which is around 946 milliliters. So as per the numbers, you can bring around 9 bottles of 3.4 ounces or 100 ml in one quart-size bag.
In reality, you’ll only be able to bring 7 to 8 bottles, which is around 24 to 26 ounces. That means you’ll be able to carry 7 to 8 containers of 100 ml in your quart-size bag on a plane.
Items that are exceptions to the 3-1-1 TSA Rule
There are various items that are exceptions to the 3-1-1 TSA rule, which means if you’re traveling with any of these items, you can bring any of them in your carry-on luggage even if they exceed the limit of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters.
These items include:
- Bady Food
- Breast milk and formula
- Cough Syrup
- Liquid medication
- Saline Solution
- Gel-filled bras
- Ice packs (must be frozen solid)
These are the items that are allowed even above the limit set by the TSA.
Also read: Guide to 3-1-1 TSA Liquid Rule: Everything You Need to Know
Other Types of Shampoo You Can Bring on a Plane
Liquid Shampoo
Yes, you can bring liquid shampoo on a plane but the same rule applies here as well. You can carry it in your carry-on or checked luggage. The size of the container must not exceed the limit of 3.4 ounces, or 100 ml, if you bring it in your carry-on luggage.
Medical Shampoo
If you want to bring a prescribed medical shampoo, you can bring it in your carry-on luggage even it exceed the limit of 3.4 ounces or 100 ml.
But we’d recommend you travel with your prescription and declare to TSA that you’re bringing medical shampoo that is more than the standard set limit.
Will dry shampoo explode on a plane?
In a normal case, dry shampoos don’t explode, but there are still very few chances that they can leak, ignite or even explode on a plane. This is because of the changes in pressure and temperature.
So for precautions and safe measurement, these rules and restrictions are applied to liquids, gels and aerosols.
What about other related products?
Here are some of the important product guidelines that are usually carried by passengers. We’ll be adding more products here so you can save this page for future reference.
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- Can You Bring Umbrella on a Plane?
Closing Thoughts: Can you bring dry shampoo on a plane?
Yes, you can bring dry shampoos on a plane both in carry-on and checked luggage. The rules are different for both bags.
For carry-on, each passenger is allowed to bring dry shampoo in containers that don’t exceed 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters. All containers must be packed in one quart-sized, transparent, and resealable bag, so they can be screened easily and conveniently.
For checked luggage, the aggregate quantity allowed per passenger is 2 kg, or 70 ounces and each container must not exceed 0.5 kg, or 18 ounces.
We hope we can help you find the answer to your question. If you still have questions, please let us know; we’d be more than happy to help you out.
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