analp38 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 In Matt’s latest video he says we can bring flat irons. Is this new? When my sister went on Oasis in 2012, she forgot hers and bought one in St. Thomas, security took it and gave back at end of cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Royal did go through a period where they banned hair dryers, curling irons and hair straighteners (flat irons). There was such a revolt that they caved and allowed them. Clothing irons are still banned. Not sure about trying to bring one on mid-cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 I bring a hair dryer, flat iron and curling iron every cruise and have never had it taken away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 My wife brought her flat iron on Harmony and didn’t have any issues last December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 When I say "flat iron" I mean for someone's hair. Not an iron for clothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analp38 Posted April 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Matt said: When I say "flat iron" I mean for someone's hair. Not an iron for clothing. Got it. Glad we can take one. Never did before because I thought we couldn’t. Txs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevendom57 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 I think we need to be careful with our nomenclature. In the very recent past, a flat iron was used for ironing clothes. It had nothing to do with hair (unless you put you head on an ironing board). The famous "flatiron building" in New York was named such because it resembled the shape of a flat iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceC Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 2 hours ago, melski94 said: I bring a hair dryer, flat iron and curling iron every cruise and have never had it taken away. Don't they supply a Hair Dryer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, VinceC said: Don't they supply a Hair Dryer? Yes. Small and you must hold the button the entire time. JennyB and VinceC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 21 minutes ago, stevendom57 said: I think we need to be careful with our nomenclature. In the very recent past, a flat iron was used for ironing clothes. It had nothing to do with hair (unless you put you head on an ironing board). The famous "flatiron building" in New York was named such because it resembled the shape of a flat iron. True, but that's literally what they are marketed as, so that's what people call them. spiralqueen and AlohaLivin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, VinceC said: Don't they supply a Hair Dryer? Yes, it is they typical hair dryer found in a hotel. If you have long or thick hair, you should bring your own. 1 hour ago, stevendom57 said: I think we need to be careful with our nomenclature. In the very recent past, a flat iron was used for ironing clothes. It had nothing to do with hair (unless you put you head on an ironing board). The famous "flatiron building" in New York was named such because it resembled the shape of a flat iron. If you do a google search for flat iron, the only results that come up on my main page are for hair. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 Old school flat iron for clothing...no heating element, so this form of a flat iron would be allowed too Anditoo72, SpeedNoodles and spiralqueen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevendom57 Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 That flat iron looks like a weapon to me. spiralqueen, DragonsFly and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegrass Gal Posted April 19, 2019 Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 I don't suppose you can take hand held clothing steamers now? Had one confiscated on my first cruise 5 years ago. I was lost without it. When I went to claim it on our final day, someone was actually picking up their confiscated TOASTER! Our group had some big laughs over that one! hayley_bopp, bhageerah and SpeedNoodles 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 General rule is if it generates heat, it's not allowed except for hair products or there would be mutiny! Bluegrass Gal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayley_bopp Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 On 4/17/2019 at 10:04 PM, melski94 said: If you have long or thick hair, you should bring your own. Unless you're bringing a UK hairdryer - the difference in voltage means the one in the room will actually be more powerful. Similar for 'straighteners' as us Brits call them - UK ones don't get hot enough to work very well. I've invested in a pair from the US for travel purposes. The difference it makes to my getting-ready-for-dinner stress levels is well worth the expense IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willamy Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 I bring my flat iron, curling iron, and hot rollers. None have ever been taken. We are diamond plus and have been on 25 cruises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsMiller Posted July 30, 2022 Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 Where are you supposed to pack hair straightener? We’ve been on a cruise before the first time they took it because I packed it in the wrong bag, I got it right the second time but that was awhile ago and I don’t remember which bag it’s SUPPOSED to be in and I can’t remember if I packed in luggage and it was supposed to be in carry-on or vice vera it was in my carry-on and should have been in my suitcase… does anyone know for sure with Royal Caribbean which way it’s SUPPOSED to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted July 30, 2022 Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 1 hour ago, MsMiller said: Where are you supposed to pack hair straightener? We’ve been on a cruise before the first time they took it because I packed it in the wrong bag, I got it right the second time but that was awhile ago and I don’t remember which bag it’s SUPPOSED to be in and I can’t remember if I packed in luggage and it was supposed to be in carry-on or vice vera it was in my carry-on and should have been in my suitcase… does anyone know for sure with Royal Caribbean which way it’s SUPPOSED to be? It doesn't matter. Hair straighteners are allowed in either carry-on or checked bags with Royal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted July 30, 2022 Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 Don’t even own hair dryer, curling iron, flat iron. Gotta love short hair! Of course if they ban hairspray I’m screwed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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