When to have a haircut in April? 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.
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
2 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Aries (from 17:52 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
3 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
4 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
5 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini (from 04:05)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
6 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
7 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini (from 16:31 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
8 Fr
First quarter Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
9 Sa
First quarter 07:48 Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
10 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Leo (from 05:00)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
11 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
12 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Leo (from 15:08 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
13 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
14 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 21:47 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
15 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
16 Sa
Full moon 19:57 Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
17 Su
Full moon Moon: Scorpio (from 01:23)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
19 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 03:17)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
20 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
21 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 04:53)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
22 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
23 Sa
Last quarter 12:58 Moon: Aquarius (from 07:18)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
24 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
25 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 11:15)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
27 We
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 17:10 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
28 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
29 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
30 Sa
New moon 21:30 Moon: Taurus (from 01:19)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
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.
New moon 07:27 Moon: Aries