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Put that hair trimmer down

If you’re on the verge of freaking out, and shaving your head doesn’t seem like such a bad idea, check out the Britney Breakdown package available at San Francisco’s Personality Hotels. The deal, with rates starting at $189 nightly, includes overnight stay, a $50 gift certificate to a Union Square hair salon, a $25 gift certificate to H&M; clothing store, Hanky Panky lace thongs, a Marc Jacobs hand mirror -- useful for affirmations -- and Voss water. The package (based on availability) continues through May 31 at Hotel Diva, Hotel Metropolis, Hotel Union Square and Kensington Park Hotel. For reservations or information, call (800) 553-1900 or visit www.personalityhotels.com.

Rosemary McClure

Carry-on crunch

Pack some patience if you’re flying through Hong Kong. Travelers heading to and from the world’s fifth-busiest passenger airport have been warned to expect delays starting March 21, when the airport will enforce limits, similar to those in the U.S., on carry-on liquids and gels. All such containers must fit in a single, plastic 1-liter bag that passengers should carry separately from other baggage, according to the new rules. Exemptions will apply to medication, baby milk and food, and special dietary requirements (provided they are verified). Although Hong Kong has faced no direct threat, officials said, the move dovetailed with international guidelines issued last year after a failed plot to smuggle explosives onto an aircraft in Britain.

-- Mark Magnier

Enduring images

In the early 1900s, Edward S. Curtis was on a quest to photograph more than 80 traditional Native American tribes -- including those in the Plains, Great Basin, Southwest and West Coast -- before their culture disappeared into the mainstream. Descendants of these tribes reflect on the portraits in an exhibition “Edward S. Curtis Refocused” through November at the San Diego Museum of Man. “The interesting thing is the way we’re looking at his work through the eyes of Native Americans,” said curator Philip Hoog. The show includes reactions in the form of quotes interspersed with prints of the large-format photogravures. Today at 1 p.m., George P. Horse Capture speaks about his great-grandfather, who Curtis photographed in 1909. Info: (619) 239-2001, www.museumofman.org

-- Mary Forgione

Clearly zippier

Tired of feeling like a bag lady while waiting to pass through airport security checkpoints? A new line of see-through carry-on pouches and bags offers some options if you’ve had your fill of storing your toiletries in a zip-lock. The bags, called O2H (zero to hide) are available in six sizes and styles, including a 1-quart bag that’s good for storing the 3-ounce liquids and other toiletries allowed in carry-on luggage. “This line was created for those who are proud to show they have nothing to hide when they travel for work and pleasure,” says originator Mary Shriver-Bugatti. The bags range from $6 to $42 and are available at www.02hide.com. Part of the net proceeds from each 02H purchase is donated to the group Families of September 11, a nonprofit organization founded by family members of 9/11 victims.

-- R.M.