Yes. TSA allows hair clippers and beard trimmers in both carry-on and checked bags. Rechargeable lithium models must be fully off and protected from activation if checked, and spare batteries stay in the cabin.
Hair clippers and trimmers are allowed in carry-on bags without special restrictions.
Clippers are allowed in checked bags. For lithium-battery models, FAA requires them to be completely powered off and protected from accidental activation, and recommends the cabin.
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
- Hair clippers: allowed in carry-on and checked bags
- Lithium battery devices in checked bags: completely powered off and protected from accidental activation or damage
- Spare lithium batteries and power banks: carry-on only, terminals protected from short circuit
Packing tips
- Keep the blade guard on; it protects the blades and keeps the trimmer from switching on.
- Clipper oil is a liquid, so in your carry-on it must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in your quart-size bag.
Questions people ask
Can I bring a beard trimmer on a plane?
Yes. TSA allows hair clippers and trimmers in both carry-on and checked bags.
Can I bring clipper oil in my carry-on?
Yes, if the container is 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less and fits in your quart-size liquids bag.