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.
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
6 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
7 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
8 Fr
Full moon Moon: Aquarius (from 02:19)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
9 Sa
Full moon 08:57 Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
10 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 07:52)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
11 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
12 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries (from 11:34)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
13 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
14 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries (from 14:23 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
15 Fr
Last quarter Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
16 Sa
Last quarter 06:14 Moon: Taurus (from 17:02 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
17 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
18 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini (from 20:06 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
19 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
20 We
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
21 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Leo (from 00:18)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
22 Fr
New moon Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
23 Sa
New moon 07:07 Moon: Virgo (from 06:25)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
24 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
25 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo (from 15:10 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
26 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
27 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
28 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 02:29)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
29 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
30 Sa
First quarter Moon: Scorpio (from 15:06 Sagittarius)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
31 Su
First quarter 07:25 Moon: Sagittarius
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.
First quarter 13:41 Moon: Scorpio