When to have a haircut in April? 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 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
2 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
3 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 08:26)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
4 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
5 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 17:49 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
6 Tu
New moon Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
7 We
New moon 00:53 Moon: Aries
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
8 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Taurus (from 00:11)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
9 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
10 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini (from 04:22)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
11 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
12 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer (from 07:33)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
13 Tu
First quarter 23:57 Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
14 We
First quarter Moon: Leo (from 10:31)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
15 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
16 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Leo (from 13:41 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
17 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
18 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 17:23 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
19 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
20 Tu
Full moon 23:27 Moon: Libra (from 22:22 Scorpio)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
21 We
Full moon Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
22 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
23 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 05:39)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
24 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
25 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 15:53 Capricorn)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
26 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
27 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
28 We
Last quarter 21:20 Moon: Aquarius (from 04:25)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
29 Th
Last quarter Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
30 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Aquarius (from 16:54 Pisces)
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: Aquarius