Ok, there is a difference between an adapter and a voltage converter. You will need a regular adapter for things like your camera charger, your phone charger, etc. and you will need a converter for things like your hairdryer, straightener, or curler. Basically because the outlets in the UK (and Europe) put out too much electricity for an American appliance to handle, you need a device that will tone it down. You can find these at sharper image - they normally sell them in packs of adapters and one converter. Your best bet is to write down the voltage of your current hair appliances, go to a store that sells converters, and ask the sales person to help you find what will work for you. It may just be easier, however, to buy a hairdryer or whatever once you're here, since you can find them for relatively cheap prices. It's also important to note what country your going to - France and the UK have different adapters, for example. Good luck!
Ok, there is a difference between an adapter and a voltage converter. You will need a regular adapter for things like your camera charger, your phone charger, etc. and you will need a converter for things like your hairdryer, straightener, or curler. Basically because the outlets in the UK (and Europe) put out too much electricity for an American appliance to handle, you need a device that will tone it down. You can find these at sharper image - they normally sell them in packs of adapters and one converter. Your best bet is to write down the voltage of your current hair appliances, go to a store that sells converters, and ask the sales person to help you find what will work for you. It may just be easier, however, to buy a hairdryer or whatever once you're here, since you can find them for relatively cheap prices. It's also important to note what country your going to - France and the UK have different adapters, for example. Good luck!
You need an adaptor. The US is not wired in the same voltage( I think is the word) as many countries.
They sell one that has adapters for everywhere in the world. I think I got mine on sale for $19.99 at Sharper Image.