When to have a haircut in December? 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 Su
New moon 06:22 Moon: Sagittarius
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
2 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 21:10 Capricorn)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
3 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
4 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
5 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius (from 04:22)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
6 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
7 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 09:50)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8 Su
First quarter 15:27 Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
9 Mo
First quarter Moon: Pisces (from 13:39 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
10 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
11 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries (from 15:56 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
12 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
13 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 17:22 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
14 Sa
Full moon Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
15 Su
Full moon 09:02 Moon: Gemini (from 19:22 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
16 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
17 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer (from 23:40 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
19 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
20 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 07:38)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
21 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
22 Su
Last quarter 22:19 Moon: Virgo (from 19:09 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
23 Mo
Last quarter Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
24 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
25 We
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 08:07)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
27 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 19:47 Sagittarius)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
28 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
29 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
30 Mo
New moon 22:27 Moon: Capricorn (from 04:38)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
31 Tu
New moon Moon: Capricorn
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.
New moon 06:22 Moon: Sagittarius