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.
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
2 We
New moon 19:50 Moon: Libra
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
3 Th
New moon Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
4 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra (from 12:23 Scorpio)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
5 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
6 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
7 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 00:36)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
8 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
9 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 10:40)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
10 Th
First quarter 19:56 Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
11 Fr
First quarter Moon: Capricorn (from 17:32 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
12 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
13 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 20:57 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
14 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
15 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 21:36 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
16 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
17 Th
Full moon 12:27 Moon: Aries (from 21:01 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
18 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
19 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 21:08 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
20 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
21 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 23:51 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
22 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
23 We
Last quarter Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
24 Th
Last quarter 09:05 Moon: Leo (from 06:25)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
25 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
26 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Leo (from 16:48 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
27 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
28 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
29 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Libra (from 04:30)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
30 We
Waning crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
31 Th
New moon Moon: Libra (from 17:30 Scorpio)
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 crescent Moon: Virgo (from 23:21 Libra)