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Genius Travel Hack: Safely Pack a Hot Hair Straightener in Your Suitcase

Genius Travel Hack: Safely Pack a Hot Hair Straightener in Your Suitcase

Just straightened your hair but need to pack up and go? No problem. This simple trick lets you store your straightener—even while still hot—right in your suitcase.

All you need is a potholder (or oven mitt):

Genius Travel Hack: Safely Pack a Hot Hair Straightener in Your Suitcase

Wrap the potholder around your hair straightener. As a frequent traveler and beauty enthusiast, I've relied on this method countless times to protect my clothes and luggage from heat damage. It's quick, effective, and endorsed by packing pros.