Which Japanese hair irons work in the UK?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 20 hair irons sold in Japan. In the UK (230V, 50Hz, Type G outlets): 3 work as is, 13 need an accessory, 3 will not work, 1 still pending.
Voltage 230V · Frequency 50Hz · Outlets Type G — The UK uses Type G three-pin outlets.
Works as is (3)
USB-powered: charge it with any USB charger or computer at your destination; voltage doesn't matter
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| ReFa RE-BL | TBD | JP¥12,980 ≈ £62 |
| Koizumi KHS-8660 | TBD | JP¥4,533 ≈ £22 |
| SALONIA KSAL26131 | TBD | JP¥4,930 ≈ £24 |
Needs an accessory (13)
Reasons:
- Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (13)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic EH-HS0J | 100–240V · A | JP¥13,499 ≈ £64 |
| ReFa RE-AT | 100–240V · A | JP¥23,000 ≈ £110 |
| Panasonic EH-HS9J | 100–240V · A | JP¥11,508 ≈ £55 |
| ReFa RE-BM | 100–240V · A | JP¥21,580 ≈ £103 |
| KINUJO DS200 | 100–240V · A | JP¥11,490 ≈ £55 |
| SALONIA SAL24112 | 100–240V · A | JP¥4,420 ≈ £21 |
| Panasonic EH-HS21 | 100–240V · A | JP¥4,740 ≈ £23 |
| Panasonic EH-HV2B | 100–240V · A | JP¥5,063 ≈ £24 |
| SALONIA KSAL25129 | 100–240V · A | JP¥8,800 ≈ £42 |
| KINUJO KM001 | 100–240V · A | JP¥9,270 ≈ £44 |
| TESCOM NIS500B | 100–240V · A | JP¥9,519 ≈ £45 |
| Holistic Cures HCC-G38DG | 100–240V · A | JP¥11,297 ≈ £54 |
| KINUJO KC32N | 100–240V · A | JP¥16,950 ≈ £81 |
Will not work (3)
Reasons:
- Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (3)
- Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (3)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| KINUJO LM225 | 100V · A | JP¥16,186 ≈ £77 |
| CREATE ION SR-32 | 100V · A | JP¥4,914 ≈ £23 |
| Panasonic EH-HN50 | 100V · A | JP¥25,740 ≈ £123 |
Pending (1)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson HS07 | TBD | JP¥18,080 ≈ £86 | — |
Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-24.
Other destinations for hair irons
- Australia 3/20
- Canada 16/20
- France 3/20
- Germany 3/20
- Hong Kong 3/20
- India 3/20
- Indonesia 3/20
- Italy 3/20
- Macao 3/20
- Mainland China 16/20
- Malaysia 3/20
- New Zealand 3/20
- Philippines 16/20
- Singapore 3/20
- South Korea 3/20
- Spain 3/20
- Taiwan 16/20
- Thailand 16/20
- United States 16/20
- Vietnam 16/20
See which models work as is, need an accessory or will not work, destination by destination (numbers: work as is / checked).
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