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 encourage faster regrowth
2 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra (from 07:10)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
3 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
4 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra (from 15:33 Scorpio)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
5 Fr
Full moon 18:36 Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
6 Sa
Full moon Moon: Scorpio (from 21:05 Sagittarius)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
7 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
8 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
9 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 00:34)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
10 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
11 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 03:06)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
12 Fr
Last quarter 15:29 Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
13 Sa
Last quarter Moon: Pisces (from 05:39)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
14 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
15 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Aries (from 08:56)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
16 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
17 We
Waning crescent Moon: Aries (from 13:28 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
18 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
19 Fr
New moon 16:55 Moon: Taurus (from 19:49 Gemini)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
20 Sa
New moon Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
21 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
22 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer (from 04:29)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
23 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
24 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer (from 15:35 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
26 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
27 Sa
First quarter 16:23 Moon: Virgo (from 04:06)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
28 Su
First quarter Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
29 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 15:52 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
30 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
31 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra
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.
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo