When to have a haircut in July? 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 encourage faster regrowth
2 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
3 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo (from 13:32 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
4 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
5 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo (from 23:25 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
6 We
First quarter Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
7 Th
First quarter 03:14 Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
8 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Scorpio (from 06:16)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
9 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
10 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 09:35)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
11 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
12 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 10:02)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
13 We
Full moon 19:38 Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
14 Th
Full moon Moon: Aquarius (from 09:15)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
15 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
16 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 09:19)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
17 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 12:18 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
19 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
20 We
Last quarter 15:19 Moon: Aries (from 19:24 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
21 Th
Last quarter Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
22 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
23 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini (from 06:12)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
24 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
25 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini (from 18:55 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
26 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
27 We
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
28 Th
New moon 18:55 Moon: Leo (from 07:37)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
29 Fr
New moon Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
30 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo (from 19:12 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
31 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage 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.
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo (from 01:40)