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.
1 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 20:34 Capricorn)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
2 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
3 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
4 Fr
Full moon Moon: Aquarius (from 06:36)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
5 Sa
Full moon 09:11 Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
6 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 18:22 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
7 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
9 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries (from 07:03)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
10 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
11 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries (from 19:19 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
12 Sa
Last quarter Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
13 Su
Last quarter 12:48 Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
14 Mo
Last quarter Moon: Gemini (from 05:23)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
15 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
16 We
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer (from 11:57)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
17 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer (from 14:47 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
19 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
20 Su
New moon 11:44 Moon: Leo (from 15:00 Virgo)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
21 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
22 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo (from 14:29 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
23 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
24 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra (from 15:13 Scorpio)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
25 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26 Sa
First quarter Moon: Scorpio (from 18:52 Sagittarius)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
27 Su
First quarter 02:37 Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
28 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
29 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 02:08)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
30 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
31 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 12:29 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage 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 gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 20:34 Capricorn)