When to have a haircut in January? 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.
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
9 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
10 We
Waning crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 01:34)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
11 Th
New moon 11:58 Moon: Capricorn
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
12 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius (from 03:02)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
13 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
14 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 03:30)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
15 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
16 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Aries (from 04:49)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
17 We
First quarter Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
18 Th
First quarter 03:53 Moon: Taurus (from 08:13)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
19 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
20 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 14:00 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
21 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
22 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 21:52 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
23 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
24 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25 Th
Full moon 17:54 Moon: Leo (from 07:38)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
26 Fr
Full moon Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
27 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo (from 19:13 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
28 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
29 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
30 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Libra (from 08:06)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
31 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower 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.
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo