Although passengers can now keep those laces tied while walking through airport security, a common beauty item carried by many may be subject to confiscation by TSA if found in a traveler’s checked bag. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has categorized cordless curling irons that use gas cartridges as hazardous materials for air travel.

Hazardous materials under the FAA include but are not limited to explosives, fireworks, ammunition, gases and aerosols, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers and organic peroxides, toxic and infectious materials, radioactive materials, corrosives, lithium batteries, e-cigarettes, battery-powered vehicles and dry ice.

So what does this mean for anyone looking to travel with their cordless curling iron? Passengers will still be able to pack

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