Can you take hair wax on a plane

When we went to the dam, they toke pretty much all of the toiletries of my mate. For some reason he had his grinder in his toiletry bag, hes a weird chap, with erm stuff still in it and they just put it back in the bag. But no, his gel had to go!

As more airlines charge extra for luggage, it's important to know what's allowed --and not allowed in your bag--and even what constitutes carry-on.  We answer these and other pressing travel questions.

Q: Are solid toiletries such as solid deodorant and wax-like hair products subject to the TSA 100 ml/3.4 oz. limit for “liquids and gels” or are they exempt?

A: According to the TSA website, solid deodorants are exempt, but “paste”-like products must adhere to the limits, so even semi-solid hair grooming products must be placed in that quart-size plastic bag. This question is answered on the TSA blog here: http://1.usa.gov/1aO3qgW. By the way, if you're flying through security at British airports, they're particularly strict about the size of the clear plastic bag.

Q: My family will be spending a week over Memorial Day 2014 at a home near Jackson Hole.  Airfare from right now is over $600 round-trip from Atlanta.  Airfare to Idaho Falls is slightly less.  What is the likelihood that the fares to either city will get less expensive closer to the departure date?  I need seven tickets.  What is the best way to get the best fares?  I've read that fares are higher when big blocks of tickets after purchased.  Is this something a travel agent could help with? Appreciate any advice that keeps me from spending a small fortune.

A: I see United charging $515 RT on your dates and Delta $464 RT now to Idaho Falls. So it's a great idea to check and check again.  Fares may go up or down at any time. Also be sure to check FlyFrontier.com as well. Searching your dates on Kayak.com, I didn't see Frontier Airlines listed at all, so check their site directly since they also fly to Jackson Hole. And another tip, if you're searching for several seats, it might be a good idea to search seats two by two since there might not be seven seats on the same flight at the lowest price (you could even fly on different airlines if need be).  And yes, a travel agent could help with a trip like this, although most travel agents now charge a fee to arrange airline tickets.

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Q: What is considered as a carry on? I travel with my purse obviously and will bring my laptop along with my wheeled bag. Would three items be too much? My purse and laptop always go under the seat and my bag in the overhead compartment.

A: Unfortunately, many airlines would prohibit you from carrying on three items. I was recently stopped from boarding with a suitcase, backpack and a shopping bag when flying on US Airways. Luckily, I was able to cram the contents of the shopping bag into the other two items but the gate agent was not very pleasant about it. So I recommend putting the laptop in your wheeled suitcase.

im going to prague for 3 days so am only taking one bag In hand luggage and am wondering what I can take.

I would like to take my hair wax/ Clay stuff?, hairspray? And deodorant spray? But I hear you can't take aerosols on over a a certain measurement so can you take smaller aerosols like Lynx pocket size etc

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You can take aerosols and liquids as long as they are under 100 ml. You can buy loads of travel size hairsprays etc these days. You need to put your liquids (including your hair wax/clay) in a see-through re-sealable plastic bag, the dimensions of which will be on yourairline website.

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Or buy it airside.

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I ussualy put everything into my 3-1-1 but I have been reading that it is ok not to put your solid deodorant into the 3-1-1 and the same with your meds. I have a travel container for my meds things like tylenol and allergy pills. Does this have to go into the 3-1-1?

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<<<<I have a travel container for my meds things like tylenol and allergy pills. Does this have to go into the 3-1-1?>>>>

None of them are liquids, aerosols or gels.

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The 3 1 1 container is for liquids only!

Your solid deodorant is not a liquid.

Your pills like tylenol and allergy pills are not liquids either.

Why would you think they go in the "liquid" container???

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So do I have to take the wax out of the tub and into a bag..? And put the aerosol cans in a bag? Ahah

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The container they are in needs to be 100 ml or less. The container then goes in the bag,

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Here's a link to the TSA website. Info won't necessarily apply to where the TSA has no jurisdiction, but it's a good guide anyhow.

https://apps.tsa.dhs.gov/mytsa/cib_home.aspx

They've got a "CAN I BRING ____ " link where you can ask about any item in the blank space. I had some fun typing in the most ridiculous things and reading the responses.

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So I can put like, 100ml deodorant can, 100ml hairspray can in the same bag or is their a limit to how much can go in? - All liquids should be carried in a single, transparent, re-sealable plastic bag of up to 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in) with a total capacity of up to a litre (approximately one quart).

Is hair pomade considered a liquid?

Conversation. Yes, pomade in container 3.4oz or less are allowed in carry-on bags when packed in a quart sized bag along w/ other liquids.

Can you bring hair products in checked luggage?

Typically, travelers put their toiletries in the bag such as shampoo, hair products, make-up and toothpaste. Individuals who want to pack their large bottle of shampoo or full-size toothpaste should pack those items in their checked bags.

Can you bring hair gel in checked luggage?

Checked Bags: Yes page. The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.