Hair Dye - banned item?
Dec 28, 2011, 2:32 pm
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Hair Dye - banned item?
Good evening,
As most of you know, I'm moving to PEK and we fly next Wednesday. I intend using my full checked allowance as we're unable to send a shipment for a while yet.
I have some hair dye that I would like to bring, does anyone know if this is a banned item? No matter if it is, I can work around it but as I have it sitting waiting to be packed, I thought I'd ask as everyone on here is so helpful
Thanks a million!
As most of you know, I'm moving to PEK and we fly next Wednesday. I intend using my full checked allowance as we're unable to send a shipment for a while yet.
I have some hair dye that I would like to bring, does anyone know if this is a banned item? No matter if it is, I can work around it but as I have it sitting waiting to be packed, I thought I'd ask as everyone on here is so helpful
Thanks a million!
Dec 28, 2011, 2:39 pm
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A friend of mine says Grecian 2000 is allowed in checked luggage.
Having looked at the rules I can't see why it would be banned. Ammonia is the only suspect I should imagine and I can't really find anything about that, although ISTBC. You could always pack it on top then tell the check in staff. If they dont like it you can always dump it.
Having looked at the rules I can't see why it would be banned. Ammonia is the only suspect I should imagine and I can't really find anything about that, although ISTBC. You could always pack it on top then tell the check in staff. If they dont like it you can always dump it.
Last edited by ColdWalker; Dec 28, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Dec 28, 2011, 2:45 pm
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Technically, it appears that peroxide and other oxidisers are not allowed. I don't have any particular expertise, it may depend upon your particular dye and who is doing the asking or checking.
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...t/public/en_gb
Items forbidden for carriage on British Airways by passengers and crew
The following list covers all those items that are forbidden to be carried anywhere on British Airways flights:
•Disabling devices - mace, pepper spray, etc.
•Explosives - fireworks, flares, etc.
•Security-type attach cases containing dangerous goods - pyrotechnic devices, etc.
•Electro shock weapons - e.g. Tasers - containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gases. lithium batteries, etc.
•Strike anywhere matches
•Flammable gas cylinders
•Flammable liquids - paint, petrol, lighter refills, solvents, varnish, etc.
•Flammable solids - firelighters, Chinese lanterns, etc.
•Substances liable to spontaneous combustion - Phosphorous
•Substances that emit flammable gases in contact with water
•Oxidising materials - bleach, peroxides, some fertilisers, etc.
•Corrosives materials – acids, alkalis, wet cell batteries, etc.
•Toxic (poisonous) substances - weed killer, insecticides, etc.
The following list covers all those items that are forbidden to be carried anywhere on British Airways flights:
•Disabling devices - mace, pepper spray, etc.
•Explosives - fireworks, flares, etc.
•Security-type attach cases containing dangerous goods - pyrotechnic devices, etc.
•Electro shock weapons - e.g. Tasers - containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gases. lithium batteries, etc.
•Strike anywhere matches
•Flammable gas cylinders
•Flammable liquids - paint, petrol, lighter refills, solvents, varnish, etc.
•Flammable solids - firelighters, Chinese lanterns, etc.
•Substances liable to spontaneous combustion - Phosphorous
•Substances that emit flammable gases in contact with water
•Oxidising materials - bleach, peroxides, some fertilisers, etc.
•Corrosives materials – acids, alkalis, wet cell batteries, etc.
•Toxic (poisonous) substances - weed killer, insecticides, etc.
Dec 28, 2011, 2:48 pm
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Good evening,
As most of you know, I'm moving to PEK and we fly next Wednesday. I intend using my full checked allowance as we're unable to send a shipment for a while yet.
I have some hair dye that I would like to bring, does anyone know if this is a banned item? No matter if it is, I can work around it but as I have it sitting waiting to be packed, I thought I'd ask as everyone on here is so helpful
Thanks a million!
As most of you know, I'm moving to PEK and we fly next Wednesday. I intend using my full checked allowance as we're unable to send a shipment for a while yet.
I have some hair dye that I would like to bring, does anyone know if this is a banned item? No matter if it is, I can work around it but as I have it sitting waiting to be packed, I thought I'd ask as everyone on here is so helpful
Thanks a million!
Is the liquid bleach or peroxide?
This from the BA website will help
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...t/public/en_gb
Dec 28, 2011, 2:54 pm
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Good evening,
As most of you know, I'm moving to PEK and we fly next Wednesday. I intend using my full checked allowance as we're unable to send a shipment for a while yet.
I have some hair dye that I would like to bring, does anyone know if this is a banned item? No matter if it is, I can work around it but as I have it sitting waiting to be packed, I thought I'd ask as everyone on here is so helpful
Thanks a million!
As most of you know, I'm moving to PEK and we fly next Wednesday. I intend using my full checked allowance as we're unable to send a shipment for a while yet.
I have some hair dye that I would like to bring, does anyone know if this is a banned item? No matter if it is, I can work around it but as I have it sitting waiting to be packed, I thought I'd ask as everyone on here is so helpful
Thanks a million!
What does it say on the back in terms of the "dangerous goods" symbol?
Dec 28, 2011, 2:55 pm
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Thanks, I've just checked the boxes and the dye contains hydrogen peroxide so I can't take it. Guess I'll either take the instructions out and simply buy the same one in Beijing & use the English instructions or pay a hairdresser to remove the ahem, few grey hairs I have 
Thanks again ^
Thanks again ^