Will my wife be allowed to take this on board?

[Jaimel134]

So my wife has bought herself a new hair roller system. Rollers are in a pod that you plug in, heats the rollers up and away to go. Anyone see any issue in taking this on board?

 

Thanks

[Mark_K]

Hard to say, but items that generate heat are generally prohibited.

[IsanTom]

I agree!

[ktkcruisers]

I've always taken my blow dryer and flat iron on board with no problems at all. I do not believe she will have any problem taking her hot curlers with her. :)

[1ParticularHbr]

Here's a link to the cruise line's answer http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&faqId=2608&faqSubjectId=333

 

Under prohibited items it lists

Candles, Incense, Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons, Travel Steamers & Hot Plates. (Items that generate heat or produce an open flame). This includes heating pads, clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. NOTE: The only exception to this policy are curling irons and hair straighteners.

 

Note that it says curling irons and hair straighteners are the exception. It's a gamble for your wife to take the hot rollers. Technically they're not a "curling iron" so would be not permitted. She might get lucky and get them through. I have brought a small travel steamer several times (not knowing they were on the naughty list) and have had no issue. I guess it depends on who is screening and how carefully they look at what they're screening. I leave the steamer home now, not wanting to risk the hassle of having it confiscated.

[hapster85]

Haven't seen anything like that since I was a kid, back in the 70s. I think it was my grandmother's. Anyway, they allow hairdryers, curling and flatening irons, so I can't see why this wouldn't be allowed.

[cb at sea]

I bring my electric curlers everywhere...hair appliances are totally allowed...even if they heat! No worries! BTW, they are NOT just for "grandmas"! Those of us with long or thick hair use them, since it's faster than curling irons...it would take me 2 days to curl my hair by doing one section at a time!

Edited August 17, 2016 by cb at sea

[Tin can]

There was a table of presumably confiscated irons and hair curling things on departure day for guests to pick up on Splendour last April.

 

My wifes hot plate machine for straightening hair got through no problem.

 

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[Cruise a holic]

I always bring a curling iron for many years, without any problem. I would say you can bring. Also the curling iron works as well, if not better then the rollers and are easy to pack.

Edited August 17, 2016 by Cruise a holic

[chengkp75]

While the quote above specifically mentions curling irons and straighteners, all hair care appliances are allowed. Just don't leave it plugged in when not in use.

[Jaimel134]

Thanks for the replies.

[Brigbound]

Heaven help a guy who confiscates a hair appliance from a lady.

[UandMe4Ever]

I always took my hot curlers when cruising. No problem. Just make sure to unplug when finished using them.

[iluvcruzin]

So my wife has bought herself a new hair roller system. Rollers are in a pod that you plug in, heats the rollers up and away to go. Anyone see any issue in taking this on board?

 

Thanks

 

As you can see there are varying answers and a policy.

 

Here's a tip for your wife that may help if she decides not to bring them: Bring a curling iron. Purchase sponge rollers. Curl the hair with a curling iron and then put them in sponge rollers right away. Let them cool completely.

 

This takes about as long as hot rollers and holds the curls better in my opinion.

[wolfganghowell]

I've taken hot curlers on 24 cruises. not a problem.

[DragonOfTheSeas]

I have a set of curlers that I take along on cruises. They are specifically made for travel and will accept US and European current. I need to use a plug adapter in Europe.

 

Have never been asked about them

Edited August 17, 2016 by DragonOfTheSeas

[butterfly529]

Hair "appliances" shouldn't be a problem for the simple reason most of them nowadays turn themselves off after a certain amount of time.

[chengkp75]

Hair "appliances" shouldn't be a problem for the simple reason most of them nowadays turn themselves off after a certain amount of time.

 

"Auto-off" is not a consideration with electrical heating appliances onboard ships, since these have been known to fail frequently. Mr. Coffee almost went out of business in the '80's because of the house fires caused by failure of their "auto-off" switches.

[NordicPrince]

heaven help a guy who confiscates a hair appliance from a lady.

 

roflmao

Edited August 17, 2016 by NordicPrince

[toxicfairy]

I always take a set of hot curlers ( yes the type you plug in) and a curling iron. Never had any problem.

[mkam2821]

So my wife has bought herself a new hair roller system. Rollers are in a pod that you plug in, heats the rollers up and away to go. Anyone see any issue in taking this on board?

 

Thanks

 

I always bring my own hair dryer and electric rollers, never had a problem on any cruise on any line

[cincicruisers]

You don't want to get between a woman and her hair products/appliances! It would be a scary situation if not allowed~~my hair would frizz up to three times its normal size.

[davekathy]

You don't want to get between a woman and her hair products/appliances! It would be a scary situation if not allowed~~my hair would frizz up to three times its normal size.

 

Now that's funny. Reminded me of the Friends episode when they all went to Barbados and Monica ended with a Diana Ross afro. ;o)