When to have a haircut in May? 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
3 Mo
Last quarter 20:51 Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
4 Tu
Last quarter Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
5 We
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 03:09)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
6 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
7 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 12:52 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
9 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
10 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Taurus (from 00:47)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
11 Tu
New moon 20:01 Moon: Taurus
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
12 We
New moon Moon: Taurus (from 13:43 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
13 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
14 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
15 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer (from 02:31)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
16 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
17 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer (from 13:45 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
19 We
First quarter 20:13 Moon: Leo (from 22:00 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
20 Th
First quarter Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
21 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
22 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra (from 02:37)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
23 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
24 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Scorpio (from 04:02)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26 We
Full moon 12:14 Moon: Sagittarius (from 03:40)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
27 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
28 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 03:24)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
29 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
30 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 05:05)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
31 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Aquarius
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.
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn