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Frequently Asked Questions About Bringing Hair Growth Products on Planes
Are all hair growth products allowed on planes (Rogaine, Minoxidil, Hims, Finasteride, etc.)?
In general, all hair growth products are allowed on planes in the United States. Rogaine, Minoxidil, and Hims’ liquid products in hand baggage are limited to a maximum of 3.4 ounces / 100 milliliters. In most cases, hair growth products must follow the liquids allowance and aren’t considered an exemption to the liquids rule even if they are prescribed. Hair growth products over 3.4 ounces / 100 milliliters must go in checked baggage.
Capsuled Hims and Finasteride don’t have any restrictions, but passengers should carry them in their original labeled package to prevent any misunderstanding when going through security.
Can I bring liquid hair growth products on planes (oil, drops, shampoo, serum, spray, gel, cream, etc.)?
Yes, you can bring hair growth products on planes in the United States with certain restrictions. Oil, drops, serum, sprays, gel, and creams traveling in hand baggage must be under 3.4 ounces / 100 milliliters. There isn’t an exact limit on how many products you can bring in hand baggage, but all of them must fit in a single 1-quart plastic resealable bag. Everything extra or larger should go in your checked baggage, where there aren’t any limits.
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Can I take foam hair growth products on aircraft?
Yes, passengers can take foam hair growth products in the cabin and hold luggage. Foam hair growth products are subject to TSA 3-1-1 liquids rule. When they are packed in carry-on baggage, these products count as liquids, and the containers are subject to a maximum of 3.4 ounces / 100 milliliters. All the liquids in the carry-on must fit in a 1-quart clear resealable bag.
Bigger containers and containers that don’t fit in the bag should travel in checked baggage. Foam hair growth products in checked baggage shouldn’t be over 500 ml (17 fl oz). Furthermore, each passenger can have a maximum of 2 l (68 fl oz) of aerosols in total, and each aerosol must be fitted with a protective cap.
Can I bring hair growth vitamins and supplements on planes?
Yes, you can bring hair growth vitamins and supplements in hand and cargo baggage on planes in the United States. TSA allows vitamins and supplements in capsules without any restrictions. Yet, it’s always recommended to keep the capsules in their original package so they are easily identifiable by TSA agents. Liquid vitamins and supplements traveling in hand baggage must be under 3.4 ounces / 100 milliliters. They should also fit with other toiletries in a clear resealable bag unless you have evidence they were prescribed. If not, they should travel in checked baggage.
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Do I need to take out hair growth products when going through security?
Yes, you need to take out hair growth products when going through security if they are liquids, gels, or sprays. According to TSA rules, passengers should take out their [amazon link=”B074X786H2″ title=”toiletry bag”] with sprays, liquids, creams, and gels out of their carry-on and place it in a bin when going through airport security. Generally, hair growth products in the form of consumable capsules or small amounts of powders don’t need to be taken out of the bag.
Is it better to pack hair growth products in hand or checked luggage?
Overall, it’s better to pack hair growth products in checked baggage when traveling in the United States. Usually, hair growth products aren’t a necessity inside the cabin of the airplane -except maybe on a long-haul flight. So it’s advisable to leave some space in your carry-on for more important things, like toothpaste, face creams, hand sanitizers, or other things you are more likely to use inside a plane. That said, you can also pack in inside hand luggage if you prefer.
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