When to have a haircut in February? 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 Tu
New moon 05:49 Moon: Aquarius
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
2 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 11:00)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
3 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
4 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 14:57 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
5 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
6 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Aries (from 22:53 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
7 Mo
First quarter Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
8 Tu
First quarter 13:51 Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
9 We
First quarter Moon: Gemini (from 10:27)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
10 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
11 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 23:27 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
12 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
13 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
14 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Leo (from 11:18)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
15 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
16 We
Full moon 16:59 Moon: Leo (from 20:44 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
17 Th
Full moon Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
18 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
19 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Libra (from 03:52)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
20 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
21 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Scorpio (from 09:20)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
22 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
23 We
Last quarter 22:34 Moon: Scorpio (from 13:30 Sagittarius)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
24 Th
Last quarter Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
25 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 16:29 Capricorn)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
26 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
27 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 18:37 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
28 Mo
Waning crescent 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.
New moon 05:49 Moon: Aquarius