When to have a haircut in December? 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 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
2 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 12:28 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
3 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
4 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
5 Su
First quarter Moon: Pisces (from 01:22)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
6 Mo
First quarter 05:22 Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
7 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 13:32 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
9 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries (from 22:37 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
10 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
11 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
12 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 03:57)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
13 Mo
Full moon 16:10 Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
14 Tu
Full moon Moon: Cancer (from 06:26)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
15 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
16 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo (from 07:43)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
17 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
18 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 09:18)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
19 Su
Last quarter Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
20 Mo
Last quarter 09:13 Moon: Virgo (from 12:15 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
21 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
22 We
Waning crescent Moon: Libra (from 17:02 Scorpio)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
23 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
24 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 23:51 Sagittarius)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
26 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
27 Mo
New moon 20:13 Moon: Capricorn (from 08:52)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
28 Tu
New moon Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
29 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 20:05 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
30 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
31 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
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.
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn