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.
1 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 08:54)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
2 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
3 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 21:37 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
4 Tu
First quarter Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
5 We
First quarter 01:41 Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
6 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 07:57)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
7 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
8 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 14:28 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
9 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
10 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 17:17 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
11 Tu
Full moon Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
12 We
Full moon 04:04 Moon: Cancer (from 17:45 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
13 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
14 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo (from 17:42 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
15 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
16 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 18:53 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
17 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
18 Tu
Last quarter 19:28 Moon: Libra (from 22:37 Scorpio)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
19 We
Last quarter Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
20 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
21 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 05:25)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
22 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
23 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 15:03 Capricorn)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
24 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
25 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
26 We
New moon 15:14 Moon: Aquarius (from 02:45)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
27 Th
New moon Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
28 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius (from 15:35 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
29 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
30 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
31 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Aries (from 04:24)
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: Pisces (from 08:54)