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
13 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
14 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
15 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 07:22)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
16 Mo
Full moon Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
17 Tu
Full moon 08:30 Moon: Aquarius (from 20:13 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
18 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
19 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
20 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries (from 07:56)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
21 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
22 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries (from 17:35 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
23 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
24 Tu
Last quarter Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
25 We
Last quarter 03:28 Moon: Gemini (from 00:28)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
26 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
27 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer (from 04:22)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
28 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
29 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Leo (from 05:44)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
30 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
31 Tu
New moon 18:42 Moon: Virgo (from 05:45)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
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: Cancer (from 19:26 Leo)