When to have a haircut in October? 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
Waxing crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
5 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
6 We
First quarter Moon: Capricorn (from 09:00)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
7 Th
First quarter 12:47 Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
8 Fr
First quarter Moon: Capricorn (from 21:11 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
9 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
10 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
11 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 10:02)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
12 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
13 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 21:10 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
14 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
15 Fr
Full moon 14:48 Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
16 Sa
Full moon Moon: Taurus (from 05:37)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
17 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
18 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 11:47)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
19 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
20 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 16:26 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
21 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
22 Fr
Last quarter 18:30 Moon: Cancer (from 20:04 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
23 Sa
Last quarter Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
24 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Leo (from 22:55 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
25 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
26 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
27 We
Waning crescent Moon: Libra (from 01:22)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
28 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
29 Fr
New moon 14:36 Moon: Scorpio (from 04:24)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
30 Sa
New moon Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
31 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 08:26)
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: Libra (from 18:47 Scorpio)