When to have a haircut in August? 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
Full moon 19:33 Moon: Aquarius (from 04:59)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
2 We
Full moon Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
3 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 04:07)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
4 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
5 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries (from 04:20)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
6 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
7 Mo
Last quarter Moon: Taurus (from 07:25)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
8 Tu
Last quarter 11:29 Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
9 We
Waning crescent Moon: Taurus (from 14:07 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
10 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
11 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini (from 23:53 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
12 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
13 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
14 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Leo (from 11:37)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
15 Tu
New moon Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
16 We
New moon 10:38 Moon: Leo
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
17 Th
New moon Moon: Virgo (from 00:16)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
18 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
19 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo (from 12:54 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
20 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
21 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
22 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 00:23)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
23 We
First quarter Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
24 Th
First quarter 10:58 Moon: Sagittarius (from 09:08)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
25 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
26 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 14:06 Capricorn)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
27 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
28 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 15:32 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
29 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
30 We
Full moon Moon: Aquarius (from 14:58 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
31 Th
Full moon 02:37 Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Full moon 19:33 Moon: Aquarius (from 04:59)