Hair Iron Japan

[Anais Wachowski]

usinghair straightners in Japan2007/9/26 15:16 Hi everyone,

I am from Queensland, Australia and last time I went to Japan on a holiday I took my hair straightners along with me. I bought a converter plug in Australia so that I could plug them into the Japanese sockets. I tried to use them several times in several different places and they never ever worked the whole time I was there. I know there was nothing wrong with the converter plug as it worked for other things. Have any girls had this problem and can you offer any solutions?

I am going to Japan again early next year and would like them to work this time.

Thanksby carmilla

...2007/9/26 16:36 What you need is a step up transformer. Australia uses 240v while Japan is 100v and the reason your other items probably worked is because they are universal voltage items (ipod charger, laptop, anything with a big plug or "brick" on the cord) and hair straighteners, hair dryers, curlers, usually are not.

A converter only changes the physical shape of the plug so that it will fit the socket while a transformer changes the electricity.

One option is to purchase a step up transformer like ones on this page:

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(scroll down to this model: VM 230S - STEP UP/DOWN CONVERTER)

Unfortunately I couldn't find an Australian vendor online, so its probably best if you shop locally.

One problem though is that hair straighteners are high power use items (150-200 watts from what I've seen) and you need to get a transformer that can handle 2-3 times that power. Typically these are pretty heavy (3-5lbs). You probably don't want to lug all that weight either.

I think your best options are to go to a local travel store and see what they recommend for a transformer for your situation or if they have a travel model that you can buy, or even leave your straightener at home and buy a new one when you get to Japan (you could always buy a step down transformer and use it when you get back to Australia).by yllwsmrfrate this post as useful

Thanks for your help2007/9/27 09:31 Thanks for your responses. I had a feeling that it might be something to do with the voltage. I will have a hunt around and see if I can locate a transformer and if I have no luck with that then I guess I will have to pick up a cheap pair of straighteners when I get to Japan.

Thanks again!!by Camillarate this post as useful

...2007/9/28 10:32 it should work fine as long as the cord has the "brick" on it. That is a built in transformer that is universal. I haven't seen a laptop yet that isn't universal voltage, but to be safe, check on the "brick" for writing that says something like "100-240v". If it has that then all you need is a plug converter.by yllwsmrfrate this post as useful

28 watts2007/11/10 15:16 I've brought my humidifier from overseas and it's stated 28 watts for power consumption. Can i use it in japan or do i need a transformer? Thks.by helprate this post as useful

...2007/11/12 17:24 watts is a measure of how much energy the thing needs to work. Its not so important to know unless it is really high, like a vacuum cleaner or some kind of motor. What is more important is what country are you referring to as "overseas"?by yllwsmrfrate this post as useful

Just buy one in Japan!2008/5/3 12:41 H, I'm also from Australia and last time I lived in Japan I took my GHD straightener with me. I knew that I would have to purchase a step up/down converter but I was willing to do so since I didn't want to buy another straightener. I bought one from a denki-shop in Akihabara which ended up costing around 6000yen and weighed about 7kg!!! I plugged in my hair straightener and everything worked fine for about 30mins and then the converter fried!! So I know this time, although I will miss my GHD and know Japan doesn't sell them, I will buy a new straightener in Japan and save myself the trouble - I highly recommend anyone thinking about taking their electrical hair tools from Australia to Japan to think again!by Poppyrate this post as useful

GHDs2008/5/5 03:45 Well I don't know whether they were American or from the UK (because she studied in the UK before she went to live in Japan) but my American friend has ghd hair straighteners, not Japanese ones, and they work fine. All she uses is a plug converter, no kind of step-down converter or anything. I honestly don't know why this is, but they worked. I used them when I visited her!

Probably not very helpful, but I thought I'd mention it.by Rachelrate this post as useful

Which Japanese brands are good!2008/6/20 14:24 Hi Im in the same situation, I brought my straightners over from Australia and got what they said was the best adapter thingie, and they work but dont heat up enough. I want to buy some japanese ones dont mind paying 4 the best. Does anyone know of a good brand?

Sarah from Shin Urayasuby sarahrate this post as useful

@ Rachel2008/6/20 21:45 i expect they were from america. american appliances run on a voltage and currency more similar to that of japan, than uk appliances, and so are much more likely to function correctly.

as several have said, the reduced voltage will mean many appliances wont work. my phone charges just about works. it says it charges, and it says charge complete but the battery dies less than 24 hours later :Pby Shadow Jamrate this post as useful

Japanese brand hair straighner2008/6/24 08:39 Hi Im in the same situation as Sarah and im looking to buy a japanese hair straightner. Anyone know of a good brand and where to buy?by Ellarate this post as useful

The answer to your hair prayers?2008/11/19 18:05 I may have the answer, although I will have to let you know once I have tried.

Remington has brought out a mini straightener called the staightini, it retails at about $20 Australian. I bought mine at the shaver shop and I think I saw them in Big W too.

One of the main advertising points is that it can be used world wide. I will try when I go back to Japan and will post here to confirm.

It also straightens really well, heats to 200 degrees c and has the required ceramic plates. Great for short hair or bangs, maybe not for long hair though... you could spend your whole holiday straightening.by R.rate this post as useful

usa2008/11/19 19:10 this is a great thread as my hairdryer works in the USA with an adaptor but at half ratpower....REALLY SLOW...so what do I need??? I know I am ok in Japan cos all the places I stay provide everything I need...transformer?? Think I'll buy a US hairdryer in the US.....by fmjrate this post as useful

eah I'd say so....2008/11/25 06:53 I'd buy a hairdryer once you arrive in the US. They can be quite bulky, even the travel ones, so you may find that you would rather have the space for other things. Besides, I'm sure you could pick up a cheap one for less than twenty dollars at Walmart or something, probably cheaper than wasting time and money trying to find adaptors : )by R.rate this post as useful

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