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.
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
2 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini (from 09:47)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
3 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
4 We
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini (from 22:18 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
5 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
6 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
7 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Leo (from 08:32)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
8 Su
New moon 14:50 Moon: Leo
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
9 Mo
New moon Moon: Leo (from 15:57 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
10 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
11 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo (from 21:09 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
12 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
13 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
14 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 01:03)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
15 Su
First quarter 16:21 Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
16 Mo
First quarter Moon: Sagittarius (from 04:13)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
17 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
18 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 06:59)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
19 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
20 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 09:50)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
21 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
22 Su
Full moon 13:02 Moon: Aquarius (from 13:44 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
23 Mo
Full moon Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
24 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 19:58 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
26 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
27 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 05:27)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
28 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
29 Su
Last quarter Moon: Taurus (from 17:43 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
30 Mo
Last quarter 08:15 Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
31 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower 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.
Last quarter Moon: Taurus