When to have a haircut in January? 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.
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
4 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
5 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
6 We
Waning crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 09:19)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
7 Th
New moon 20:25 Moon: Capricorn
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
8 Fr
New moon Moon: Capricorn (from 22:13 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
9 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
10 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
11 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 10:37)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
12 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
13 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 21:15 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
14 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
15 Fr
First quarter 20:34 Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
16 Sa
First quarter Moon: Taurus (from 04:45)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
17 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
18 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 08:34)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
19 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
20 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Cancer (from 09:22)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
21 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
22 Fr
Full moon 12:18 Moon: Leo (from 08:46)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
23 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
24 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 08:45)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
25 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
26 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Libra (from 11:13)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
27 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
28 Th
Last quarter Moon: Libra (from 17:23 Scorpio)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
29 Fr
Last quarter 10:56 Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
30 Sa
Last quarter Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
31 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 03:15)
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: Scorpio (from 10:18)