Taking Toppik / Nanogen through airport customs

[outhere27]

Hi,

 

This may seem like a very random thread, but here goes:

 

I am a big Toppik and Nanogen user (never leave the house without it on) and am still amazed at the results that both give.

 

Here is my situation:

 

In a few weeks, I will be travelling to Bali (Indonesia) for a few days for a holiday with my close friends -- none of which know about my Toppik / Nanogen usage.

 

It has just dawned on me today that customs at international airports go through *everything* in your suitcase before and after your flight. Now I'm not too worried about friends seeing the Nanogen fibre jar or locking mist spray - because the packaging on both is pretty discrete and looks like any other toiletries.

 

However, what I'm now concerned about is that customs are going to scan or inspect my Nanogen jar -- and will treat it very suspiciously if/when they find out there's powder inside. I'm not worried that they won't eventually believe me that it's just a hair concealer (and not 100 grams of cocaine), but more worried that they will at least want to inspect it and ask questions about it - no doubt in front of my friends whom I'm travelling with.

 

My question is this: For those of you who have brought either Nanogen or Toppik with you when you've flown overseas, has customs ever stopped or questioned you regarding it?

 

Would love to hear any experiences.

 

Thanks

[Ozguy]

I've taken Toppik right around the world with me. I am in Australia and have flown with it to South America, North America, Hong Kong, Thailand and the UK and Europe (multiple times) and have never had any problems with customs. I always expect it at Australian customs because it's so strict here, but never had any problems. I do always put it in check in luggage though, rather than carry on. I am sure Customs have seen it all before anyway...

[outhere27]

Hi juz,

 

Thanks for the reply :-)

 

I'm from Australia as well! You have given me some peace of mind over this - so thank you.

 

You are right -- customs officers would have gone through tens of thousands of bags before and would have come across it in the past, so hopefully I won't end up next to Schapelle Corby.

 

Thanks again mate

[paul5913]

Hi I am in the same boat I have never been away while I've been using these product and am also worried I will get stopped in customs.did you pack it in your hand luggage or suitcase? And we're did you pack your hold spray? Thanks paul

[Squatch]

Trust me they see this stuff everyday....all day long.

[paul5913]

Thanks.So would you put this in hand luggage or in a suitcase? And we're would you put the spray? Paul

[Squatch]

I hand carry everything that I can't be without. Yes I have had lost luggage. I also carry minoxidil. I have not had any issues. You know what women carry? A small drug store.

[paul5913]

Thanks

[Madhuri]

Hi,

 

That's a breather...? Do I have to declare in Australian customs ?

 

 

 

 

I've taken Toppik right around the world with me. I am in Australia and have flown with it to South America, North America, Hong Kong, Thailand and the UK and Europe (multiple times) and have never had any problems with customs. I always expect it at Australian customs because it's so strict here, but never had any problems. I do always put it in check in luggage though, rather than carry on. I am sure Customs have seen it all before anyway...