Whimsy88 Posted June 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Does anyone know if I can bring a flat iron on Carnival (we're on Freedom leaving Saturday)? I think I can. I just got a new haircut that looks great with use of one. Never used one before now, but I definitely like my husband's reaction to it! :D And any tips on using it would be appreciated. I usually don't have the patience for that kind of thing, but I'm willing to try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted June 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 30, 2014 No cruise ships ban flat irons, hair dryers, curling irons, or similar hair styling devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted June 30, 2014 #3 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Yes, you can take a flatiron on board. I wish I could give you some tips on how to use it but I've never used one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles87 Posted June 30, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Tip: Take a couple of clips (similar to the ones your hairdresser will use) - that way you can separate your hair and do it layer by layer. You get a smoother finish that way. I always do 3/4 layers. Hair up - bottom layer; let some hair down - next layer and so on.... Leave the hair that sits around your face til last that way you can get it to sit whatever way you want - sometimes it's best to do this after you have put any make-up on. Tip 2: If your hair is prone to frizz or be static use a de-frizz putty. Take a teensy small amount (no bigger than a smiley face icon on CC) and rub it thoroughly into your fingers so its only a light coating then brush your fingers through your hair - avoid your roots if you are prone to greasy hair. Hope this helps :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Sails Posted June 30, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 30, 2014 What Sparkles said. I wear my hair naturally wavy now - I used to blow it dry straight but never used a flat iron. I now get my hair cut at SuperCuts, who charge $16 for a cut and $25 for a flat iron :eek:. Well, they always want to flat iron my hair before cutting it, so I quickly learned how to flat iron my own hair before a cut. Just did it yesterday in fact. Used a big clip and started at the bottom layer. My bathroom mirror is a tri-fold so I was able to see the back while doing it. That sure helps. Practice before your cruise because they won't have a tri-fold mirror for you to see while doing the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted June 30, 2014 #6 Share Posted June 30, 2014 There would be a mass mutiny of very unhappy women if we were not permitted to bring flat irons.:D If you don't want you hair to be tooo flat, blow dry it and even bend over and blow dry it upside down. After that, just flat iron a top layer all around. Works well if you have fine hair, which I do. I have lots of hair, it's just very fine strands and that's different than having thin hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Sails Posted June 30, 2014 #7 Share Posted June 30, 2014 There would be a mass mutiny of very unhappy women if we were not permitted to bring flat irons.:D If you don't want you hair to be tooo flat, blow dry it and even bend over and blow dry it upside down. After that, just flat iron a top layer all around. Works well if you have fine hair, which I do. I have lots of hair, it's just very fine strands and that's different than having thin hair. I agree - I have lots of hair but it's fine. When I flat iron it, it loses all of its body. That's what happened last summer when I used the It's a 10 + Keritin shampoo & conditioner - after 2 months, I lost all of the body in it. Stopped using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
092306 Posted June 30, 2014 #8 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Would never leave home without my flat iron. Now worries, bring it along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illyria Posted June 30, 2014 #9 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I would never go on any overnight trip (let alone a cruise vacation!) without my flat iron. Never had a problem using them on cruise ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whimsy88 Posted July 1, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Thanks, ladies - I knew I would get the best (and correct) advice here!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frawnsay Posted July 2, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 2, 2014 My flat iron has uniquely-sized male prongs (one side is larger than the other). The outlets (all three) in our stateroom (1 set in bathroom and 2 sets in bedroom) did not allow for such a plug. Glad that I brought a 3-way/adapter that allowed me to use my straightener! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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