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.
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
6 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
7 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
8 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 08:28)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
9 Sa
Last quarter 22:13 Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
10 Su
Last quarter Moon: Aquarius (from 18:41 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
11 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
12 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
13 We
Waning crescent Moon: Aries (from 01:06)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
14 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
15 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Taurus (from 03:32)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
16 Sa
New moon 21:03 Moon: Taurus
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
17 Su
New moon Moon: Gemini (from 03:24)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
18 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
19 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer (from 02:48)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
20 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
21 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo (from 03:49)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
22 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
23 Sa
First quarter 12:12 Moon: Virgo (from 07:59)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
24 Su
First quarter Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
25 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 15:36 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
26 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
27 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
28 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Scorpio (from 01:54)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
29 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
30 Sa
Full moon Moon: Scorpio (from 13:46 Sagittarius)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
31 Su
Full moon 09:46 Moon: Sagittarius
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.
Full moon 18:24 Moon: Scorpio