Hair Clippers
Hair clippers are allowed in carry-on and checked bags as an ordinary grooming tool.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. Hair clippers, corded or cordless, are treated as a standard grooming tool with no restriction, similar to a beard trimmer or electric razor.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No restriction in checked baggage.
Special instructions
Detachable clipper blades or combs have no restriction either. If the unit uses a spare lithium battery rather than a built-in one, that battery follows the standard carry-on-only rule.
FAQ
- Are hair clippers treated as a sharp object?
- No — the blade is fully enclosed within the clipper head, so it's treated as an ordinary grooming tool rather than a sharp object.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.