LP987 Posted June 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 24, 2018 We just arrived home from a great week on the Equinox. The only thing I did not bring in my 46 pounds of luggage that I wished for was my hairdryer. I had read that the hairdryers onboard were not great and started to bring mine but I have pretty short hair and didn't believe they could be that bad. The second day I asked our cabin steward if he could get me a different one - the one I had had a button you had to hold to make it go and it didn't get very hot. He said they were all like that unfortunately. When we returned to the room after dinner, he had left me a different kind. It was much better but still had a thing you had to hold down to make it go. Next time we go on a cruise, I will take my own. The other thing not to forget is a multi outlet extension card. There were only two outlets in the room and this came in handy for charging phones and stuff. I hope this info helps you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecslady Posted June 24, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Just bring some duct tape and tape the button down.I believe it is a safety issue, and all the hairdryers on board are like that. And watch your multi plugs. Sometimes that are caught depending on port of embarkation and who is looking at the X-ray as the luggage goes through. Last cruise, mine got caught and my cabin mates didn't -exact same plug. At least we had two.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Click Posted June 24, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Yes their hair dryers are terrible, always bring you own. The semi-official reason for them having only the push button type is it is less of a fire hazzard because you cannot walk away and leave it on. Do not bring an extension cord or a power strip or cube. They are not allowed and if the luggage scanning catches them you get a free trip to the naughty room to reclaim your bag after they put your forbidden items in storage until you leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheleata Posted June 24, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I have long hair and thought the hair dryer was ok. I brought a thick rubberband and wrapped it around the button to hold it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musik07 Posted June 24, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I used to use the ship hair dryer. To solve the button problem I would unplug, double a hair tie and work it up the cord. Then I could just slip it over the handle and put the hair tie on the button when I wanted to use it I would put the hairtie on the button. However I have started taking my own since I got a good dryer and I am used to it! It is worth the extra weight in my bag, or carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 81Zoomie Posted June 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I made a little square of duct tape folded over several times. I bring 2 thick rubber bands that hold the tape in place and that does the trick. Agree trying to dry and style your hair changing hands with the stupid button is impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted June 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Just off the Eclipse and thought the hairdryer was more powerful than the ones on past cruises. Still had to hold the button down but my hair dried much quicker than with the dryers we had in Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgourmet Posted June 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Do not bring an extension cord. It's a safety issue. But one of these instead . https://www.amazon.com/Basics-Hardware-Universal-Charger-Samsung/dp/B06XYVFSM8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529910366&sr=8-1&keywords=phone+charger+multiple+usb+ports+plug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straughn Posted June 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Do not bring an extension cord. It's a safety issue. But one of these instead . https://www.amazon.com/Basics-Hardware-Universal-Charger-Samsung/dp/B06XYVFSM8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529910366&sr=8-1&keywords=phone+charger+multiple+usb+ports+plug Thanks for this link. This may be $10 well spent. By the time we charge two kindles, two iPads, two phones, and my Fitbit, we have something plugged in all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgourmet Posted June 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Thanks for this link. This may be $10 well spent. By the time we charge two kindles, two iPads, two phones, and my Fitbit, we have something plugged in all the time. you're very welcome. We keep one in our prepacked travel stuff. AND a six foot cord (which we've needed in several hotel rooms.) We use these at home: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IAZIU5Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 really nice for keeping all those wires and stuff tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted June 26, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Please use something other than duct tape. Last cruise, I had the standard crappy hair dryer made crappier because it was covered in sticky residue from someone's duct tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted June 26, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 26, 2018 “Hairdryers....Hairdryers??? I don’t need no stinking Haridryers!!”. A quote from the Classic movie: ‘Hairdressers of the Sierra Madre’ Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floralscent Posted June 26, 2018 #13 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I have long hair and thought the hair dryer was ok. I brought a thick rubberband and wrapped it around the button to hold it down. The good ol rubber band trick works like a charm and is must lighter than bringing your own hairdryer. Do not bring an extension cord onboard. Not worth it. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtechmk Posted June 26, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I just added thick rubber bands to my travel packing list. Thanks. Love all the hints..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted June 26, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I go for the shower, comb hair, sit on the balcony with a glass of wine approach..... My hair may not be the most chic as we head off to dinner but my head will be very relaxed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftcabincruiser Posted June 26, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 26, 2018 A thin strip of Velcro around the trigger worked very well for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted June 26, 2018 #17 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I wished for was my hairdryer. I had read that the hairdryers onboard were not great and started to bring mine but I have pretty short hair and didn't believe they could be that bad. The second day I asked our cabin steward if he could get me a different one - the one I had had a button you had to hold to make it go and it didn't get very hot. He said they were all like that unfortunately. When we returned to the room after dinner, he had left me a different kind. It was much better but still had a thing you had to hold down to make it go. Next time we go on a cruise, I will take my own. When we were on Summit last year and docked in Boston in the elevator there was a woman who went out and bought a hair dryer in port because the ones on board are so bad. I have always traveled with my hair dryer. I wouldn't leave home without it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted June 26, 2018 #18 Share Posted June 26, 2018 If you drive to the port, bring your own hairdryer. I’ve been on over 30 Celebrity cruises and all my S Class cruises have had the same small white hairdryer. Worked OK. Our last time on Equinox we had a different hairdryer entirely. It was a large heavy black hairdryer that had been transformed from an American plug into a European plug. It was a royal pain to hold the button down on something that heavy. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggertastic Posted June 26, 2018 #19 Share Posted June 26, 2018 They cut out on me at least 3 times drying my hair, so I wash and go outside with a clip and drop sections and let the sun take the most. My hair is frizzy so can’t leave it too long but find a hair elastic on the button works a treat. That said I’m taking my own next time. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Heather Posted June 26, 2018 #20 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Anyone know if this same type of hairdryer is on the Reflection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted June 27, 2018 #21 Share Posted June 27, 2018 All the S Class ships, of which the Reflection is one, have the same hairdryer where you must hold down the button. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envelope21 Posted June 27, 2018 #22 Share Posted June 27, 2018 OMG. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunpsyche Posted June 27, 2018 #23 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Yes, they all have the same type dryer. I’ve actually had good luck with it using the rubber band method until our last cruise one month ago. I just couldn’t get the band to stay put the entire drying period. I’ll most likely bring my own next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgourmet Posted June 27, 2018 #24 Share Posted June 27, 2018 It's funny how different we all are! I like those buttons on the hairdryer so much that I tried to find something similar when we got home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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