Can you take Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector on a plane?
Haircare · counts as cream treatment
The 100ml Olaplex No. 3 is fine in your cabin bag. The 250ml bottle has to go in the hold.
Rule basis: Sizes sold: 100ml, 250ml.
What to do: Cabin: containers ≤ 100ml. Checked: any size.
Liquid Limits is a travel planning tool, not an official aviation source. Always confirm with the airport before you travel.
In cabin baggage
Olaplex No. 3 counts as a liquid/gel under the standard airport rules. That means containers up to 100ml (3.4 fl oz) in your cabin bag, all fitting inside a single 1-litre clear plastic bag. A few airports with CT scanners (Gatwick, Edinburgh, Bristol, Amsterdam, parts of JFK) allow up to 2 litres, but never plan around that for both ends of your trip.
In checked luggage
Olaplex No. 3 travels fine in checked luggage at any size. Wrap it in a sealed plastic bag — pressure changes at altitude can pop seals, and an exploded tub costs you everything around it.
Real-world examples
- •100ml: fine in the cabin (right at the limit)
- •250ml: hold luggage only
FAQs
Does Olaplex No. 3 count as a liquid?
Yes — security treats anything pourable, spreadable or pasty as a liquid, including creams, balms in jars, and serums.
What's the smartest way to travel with Olaplex No. 3?
Decant a few days' worth into a 30ml or 50ml refillable jar from Muji, Sephora or Boots. You keep your full-size pot at home and your liquids bag stays light.
Will an unopened Olaplex No. 3 get confiscated if it's over 100ml?
Yes. Security goes by the container size printed on the bottle, not whether it's sealed. New, unopened, half-full — none of that matters.