Quick Answer
✅ Yes. TSA allows hairspray in both carry-on and checked bags, but in carry-on it must be ≤ 3.4 oz (100 ml) and fit in your quart-sized liquids bag.
✅ Larger hairspray bottles are allowed only in checked luggage.
✈️ Aerosols must have caps to prevent accidental spraying.
Details
- Carry-on:
- Travel-size hairspray ≤ 3.4 oz (100 ml) is allowed.
- Must go inside your 1 quart-sized liquids bag.
- Checked luggage:
- Larger hairspray containers allowed up to 18 oz (500 ml) per container.
- FAA limit: 70 oz (2 liters) total per passenger for toiletry aerosols.
- Other hair products:
- Hair gel, mousse, and creams count as liquids → follow 3-1-1 in carry-on.
- Solid hair products (wax, pomade, bar shampoo/conditioner) are unlimited.
TSA Hairspray Rules Summary
| Product Type | Carry-On | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Hairspray ≤ 3.4 oz | ✅ Allowed (quart bag) | ✅ Allowed |
| Hairspray > 3.4 oz | ❌ Not allowed | ✅ Allowed (≤18 oz/container, 70 oz total) |
| Hair gel/mousse/cream ≤ 3.4 oz | ✅ Allowed (quart bag) | ✅ Allowed |
| Solid hair products | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
Gotchas / Common Issues
- ✈️ Caps required: Aerosols must have caps to prevent accidental spray.
- ✈️ Quantity limits in checked: FAA caps toiletry aerosols at 70 oz total per passenger.
- ✈️ International flights: Most countries follow the same 100 ml liquids rule and aerosol restrictions.
- ✈️ Alternative: Consider solid or pump spray products to avoid aerosol restrictions.