Yes. A corded Dyson Airwrap or similar hot-air styler is treated like a hair dryer, allowed in carry-on and checked bags. Cordless battery-powered stylers fall under the cordless hair tool rule: carry-on only.
Corded hot-air stylers are allowed without special restrictions. Cordless lithium-powered hot styling tools follow TSA's cordless styling tool rule: cabin only, heating element covered and protected from accidental activation.
Corded stylers like the Airwrap may be checked. Cordless lithium-powered heated stylers are not allowed in checked bags under TSA's cordless hair tool rules.
Checked against official TSA, FAA and government pages on . These are US rules unless we say otherwise; the TSA officer at the checkpoint makes the final call.
The rules in numbers
- Corded hot-air stylers: allowed in both bags (TSA treats hair dryers and corded hair tools as unrestricted)
- Cordless lithium heated stylers: carry-on only, covered heating element, protected from accidental activation
- Lithium-ion batteries: up to 100 Wh allowed without approval; 101-160 Wh needs airline approval; over 160 Wh forbidden
Packing tips
- Pack the attachments in the storage case so the barrels are not mistaken for something else on the X-ray.
- Check whether your model is dual-voltage before using it abroad; some regional versions are single-voltage.
Questions people ask
Can I bring my Dyson Airwrap on a plane?
Yes. The Airwrap is corded, and TSA allows hair dryers and corded hair tools in both carry-on and checked bags.
Are cordless hot brushes allowed in checked bags?
No. TSA's rule for cordless styling tools with lithium batteries is carry-on only, with the heating element covered.