When to have a haircut in October? 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 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
2 Su
First quarter Moon: Capricorn (from 08:39)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
3 Mo
First quarter 01:15 Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
4 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 11:22)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
5 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
6 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 13:48 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
7 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 16:58 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
9 Su
Full moon 21:54 Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
10 Mo
Full moon Moon: Aries (from 22:05 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
11 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
12 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
13 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 06:09)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
14 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
15 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 17:12 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
16 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
17 Mo
Last quarter 18:16 Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18 Tu
Last quarter Moon: Leo (from 05:46)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
19 We
Waning crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
20 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Leo (from 17:27 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
21 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
22 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
23 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Libra (from 02:25)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
24 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
25 Tu
New moon 11:48 Moon: Scorpio (from 08:20)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
26 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
27 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 11:55)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
28 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
29 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 14:22 Capricorn)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
30 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
31 Mo
First quarter Moon: Capricorn (from 15:44 Aquarius)
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: Sagittarius