When to have a haircut in August? Folk tradition says hair grows back faster after a waxing-Moon haircut and keeps its shape longer after a waning-Moon haircut. Taurus, Leo, Virgo and Capricorn are considered favourable signs. These claims are not scientifically proven.
1 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
2 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 19:12 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
3 Mo
Full moon 16:59 Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
4 Tu
Full moon Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
5 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 03:28)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
6 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
7 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 14:05 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
9 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
10 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 02:29)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
11 Tu
Last quarter 17:47 Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
12 We
Last quarter Moon: Taurus (from 14:46 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
13 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
14 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
15 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer (from 00:36)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
16 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
17 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Leo (from 06:39)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
18 Tu
New moon Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
19 We
New moon 03:42 Moon: Virgo (from 09:21)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
20 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
21 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra (from 10:16)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
22 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
23 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 11:17)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
24 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25 Tu
First quarter 18:59 Moon: Scorpio (from 13:50 Sagittarius)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26 We
First quarter Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
27 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 18:38 Capricorn)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
28 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
29 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
30 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 01:38)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
31 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
This calendar follows folk traditions and the biodynamic calendar; its recommendations are not scientifically proven. The Moon’s sign is shown at local noon; times are UK local time.
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn