According to the TSA, you can bring tweezers on a plane in your carry on bags.
There are no specific requirements that you have to follow like you do when bringing liquids, gels, and aerosols onboard, so you can just throw them in your bag, and you will be good to go.
The tweezers can also be of any length, which is not the case if you want to bring scissors on a plane, for example.
Checked Bags
You are allowed to bring tweezers on a plane in your checked bags, though the TSA state that:
“Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.”
If you pack your tweezers in your toiletries bag, that will also be fine.
Domestic vs. International Flights
Regardless if you’re flying domestically within the USA or internationally, the same rules apply.
So whether you’re flying to or from Canada, Mexico, the UK, Europe or any other destination, you will fine to pack tweezers in both your carry on and checked bags.
By Airline
All airlines follow TSA regulations.
So, this means that regardless if you’re flying with a regional or major air carrier like Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue, American Airlines, or any other airline, you will have no problem bringing your tweezers on a plane in both your carry on and checked bags.
Does the Type of Tweezers You Want to Bring on a Plane Matter?
There are many different types of tweezers, including:
Arched-Claw Tweezers
Flat-Tip Tweezers
Point-Tip Tweezers
Pointed-Slant Tweezers
Round-Tip Tweezers
Slant-Tip Tweezers
Wide-Grip Tweezers
According to the TSA, the type of tweezers you want to bring on a plane doesn’t matter.
You can bring any type in both your carry on and checked bags.
This even applies to point tip tweezers that can be very sharp, which is great news if you want to take care of those fine and ingrown hairs.
How to Pack Tweezers for Flying
Packing tweezers for flying is very simple, as they aren’t really any rules that you need to follow.
The TSA do state that “any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.”
But if you pack your tweezers in your toiletries bag like most people do, this is fine.
Can You Bring Nail Clippers on a Plane?
According to TSA regulations, you are allowed to bring nail clippers on a plane in both your carry on and checked bags.
Again, the TSA also state that “any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.”
Can You Bring Razors on a Plane?
If you prefer to shave your eyebrows instead of tweezing them, you’ll be pleased to know that you can bring disposable razors and electric razors in both your carry on and checked bags.
Spare razor blades are also allowed to be packed in both your carry on and checked bags.
Safety razors are only allowed in your carry on bags with the blade removed, and straight razors are not permitted in your carry on bags at all.
What Other Personal Care Items Can You Bring on a Plane?
Nail Care Items
Nail Clippers: Yes, in both your carry on and checked bags
Nail File: Yes, in both your carry on and checked bags
Cuticle Pusher: Yes, in both your carry on and checked bags
Nail Brush: Yes, in both your carry on and checked bags
Nail Buffer: Yes, in both your carry on and checked bags
Nail Polish: Yes in both your carry on (if less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml) and checked bags
Nail Polish Remover: Yes in both your carry on (if less than or equal to 3.4oz/100 ml) and checked bags
Hair Care Items
Shampoo: Yes, but the container must not exceed 3.4oz/100 ml if packed in your carry on.
Dry Shampoo: Yes, but the container must not exceed 3.4oz/100 ml if packed in your carry on.
Hair Gel, Pomade, Wax: Yes, but the container must not exceed 3.4oz/100 ml if packed in your carry on.
Hairspray: Yes, but the container must not exceed 3.4oz/100 ml if packed in your carry on.
Hair Dryer: Yes, in both your carry on and checked bags.
Hair Clippers:Yes, in both your carry on and checked bags.
Hair Straighteners: In both your carry on and checked bags. If they contain batteries or gas/fuel cartridges, they must be packed in your carry on.
Curling Irons: In both your carry on and checked bags. If they contain batteries or gas/fuel cartridges, they must be packed in your carry on.
Hygiene Items
Cologne: Yes, but the container must not exceed 3.4oz/100 ml if packed in your carry on.
Perfume: Yes, but the container must not exceed 3.4oz/100 ml if packed in your carry on.
Electric Toothbrush: Yes, but the container must not exceed 3.4oz/100 ml if packed in your carry on.
Toothpaste: Yes, but the container must not exceed 3.4oz/100 ml if packed in your carry on.
Deodorant: Yes, but the container must not exceed 3.4oz/100 ml if packed in your carry on.
Shaving Cream: Yes, but the container must not exceed 3.4oz/100 ml if packed in your carry on.
Bar of Soap: Yes, in both your carry on and checked bags.
Hand Sanitizer: Yes, but the container must not exceed 12 ounces if packed in your carry on.
Ella Dunham, a Freelance Travel Journalist and Marketing Manager, boasts an impressive career spanning eight years in the travel and tourism sectors.
Honored as one of "30 Under 30" by TTG Media (the world’s very first weekly travel trade newspaper), a "Tour Operator Travel Guru" and "Legend Award" winner, Ella is also a Fellow of the Institute of Travel, a Member of the Association of Women Travel Executives, has completed over 250 travel modules, and hosts travel-focused segments on national radio shows where she provides insights on travel regulations and destinations.
Ella has visited over 40 countries (with 10 more planned this year).
