When to have a haircut in January? 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.
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
2 Su
New moon 18:35 Moon: Capricorn
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
3 Mo
New moon Moon: Capricorn (from 22:45 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
4 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
5 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
6 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 00:18)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
7 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Aries (from 05:27)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
9 Su
First quarter 18:13 Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
10 Mo
First quarter Moon: Aries (from 14:48 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
11 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
12 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
13 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 03:09)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
14 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
15 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 16:11 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
16 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
17 Mo
Full moon 23:51 Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18 Tu
Full moon Moon: Leo (from 04:04)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
19 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
20 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo (from 14:03 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
21 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
22 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 22:03 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
23 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
24 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
25 Tu
Last quarter 13:42 Moon: Scorpio (from 03:58)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26 We
Last quarter Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
27 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 07:36)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
28 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
29 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 09:10)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
30 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
31 Mo
New moon Moon: Aquarius (from 09:43)
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 crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 23:03 Capricorn)