Last updated: August 10, 2026 · 5 min read
The Airstyler Pro Ceramiq, the Föhn PrecisionAir, and the AirStraight don't have dual voltage and are built for the European 220 to 240V outlet. Within the EU and in countries with similar mains voltage, a simple plug adapter is enough. If you're traveling to a country with 100 to 127V, like the US or Canada, you'll need an actual voltage converter, not just an adapter, or you risk damaging the device.
In short
- Ace & Taylor airstylers, hair dryers, and the AirStraight run on 220-240V and don't have dual voltage.
- Within Europe (and countries with similar mains voltage), a plug adapter is all you need for the outlet.
- In countries with 100-127V, like the US and Canada, you need a voltage converter, not just an adapter.
- An adapter only changes the shape of the plug, a converter changes the actual voltage.
- Never use a device without dual voltage on the wrong mains voltage without a converter, it can damage the motor.
Below, you'll learn how to tell the difference between an adapter and a converter, and which countries you can visit without needing one.
Why doesn't the Ace & Taylor airstyler have dual voltage?
Devices without dual voltage are built for a single fixed voltage, in this case the European standard of 220 to 240V. That keeps the internal electronics simpler than in travel hair dryers with switchable voltage, but it also means the device won't just work at any outlet in the world.
The product pages for the Airstyler Pro Ceramiq, the Föhn PrecisionAir, and the AirStraight state this explicitly: no dual voltage, EU plug. That's not fine-print trickery, it's a practical fact you need to account for the moment you cross a border.
What's the difference between a plug adapter and a voltage converter?
A plug adapter only adjusts the shape of the plug so it fits a different outlet, the electrical voltage stays the same. A voltage converter actually transforms the destination country's mains voltage into the voltage the device is built for.
So if you use a device without dual voltage in a country with a different mains voltage, you'll need a converter, an adapter alone isn't enough. Using only an adapter on the wrong voltage can make the device run too fast or too hot, risking a short circuit or permanent damage.
In which countries can you use the tools without a converter?
Large parts of the world use a mains voltage between 220 and 240V, similar to the Netherlands: most of Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and many countries in Asia and Africa. There, a plug adapter for the right plug shape is usually all you need.
Countries with 100-127V, such as the United States, Canada, and Japan, are the exception. Always check your destination's voltage before you leave, for example through your local energy provider's website or a travel guide, before packing a device without dual voltage.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my Ace & Taylor airstyler to the United States?
Only with a suitable voltage converter that converts 100-127V to 220-240V, a regular plug adapter isn't enough. Without a converter, you risk the device running too fast and getting damaged.
Will my airstyler just work in Spain, France, or Italy?
Yes, these countries use the same mains voltage as the Netherlands (220-240V), so a regular European plug, or at most a shape adapter, is all you need.
How do I know if a country has the same mains voltage as the Netherlands?
Look up the voltage of your destination before you leave, for example through a travel guide or a local energy provider's website. Countries with 220-240V are generally not a problem, countries with 100-127V are.
Should I just buy a travel hair dryer with dual voltage instead?
If you travel to countries with lower mains voltage often, a separate travel device with dual voltage can indeed be more practical than dragging a converter along for your regular airstyler or hair dryer.
Stay in Europe and style just like you do at home.
The Airstyler Pro Ceramiq is built for the European outlet and works on all hair types, from 1A to 4C, with a fully ceramic-coated curling attachment for even heat distribution. For destinations with a different mains voltage, a voltage converter is the safest choice.
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Written by the Ace & Taylor Team, based on questions we regularly get from customers who want to bring their styling tools on their travels.
