When to have a haircut in December? 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 Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
2 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries (from 04:42)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
3 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
4 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 11:39)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
5 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
6 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 20:49 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
7 We
Full moon Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
8 Th
Full moon 04:09 Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
9 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer (from 07:49)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
10 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
11 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer (from 20:09 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
12 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
13 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
14 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 08:46)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
15 Th
Last quarter Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
16 Fr
Last quarter 08:59 Moon: Virgo (from 19:50 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
17 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
18 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
19 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 03:32)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
20 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
21 We
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 07:14)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
22 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
23 Fr
New moon 10:17 Moon: Capricorn (from 07:51)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
24 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
25 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius (from 07:15)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
26 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
27 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 07:36)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
28 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
29 Th
First quarter Moon: Aries (from 10:37)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
30 Fr
First quarter 01:22 Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
31 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries (from 17:10 Taurus)
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.
First quarter Moon: Pisces