When to have a haircut in May? 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 help the style keep its shape
21 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
22 Su
Last quarter 19:44 Moon: Aquarius (from 16:50 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
23 Mo
Last quarter Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
24 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 22:39 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25 We
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
26 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
27 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Taurus (from 07:22)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
28 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
29 Su
New moon Moon: Taurus (from 18:23 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
30 Mo
New moon 12:32 Moon: Gemini
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
31 Tu
New moon Moon: Gemini
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.
New moon Moon: Taurus