When to have a haircut in May? 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.
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
12 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
13 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
14 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 07:28)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
15 Mo
Last quarter Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
16 Tu
Last quarter 11:44 Moon: Aquarius (from 19:41 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
17 We
Last quarter Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
19 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Aries (from 08:14)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
20 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
21 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Aries (from 18:50 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
22 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
23 Tu
New moon Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
24 We
New moon 09:17 Moon: Gemini (from 02:37)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
25 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
26 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer (from 08:01)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
27 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
28 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo (from 11:56)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
29 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
30 Tu
First quarter Moon: Leo (from 15:02 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
31 We
First quarter 08:38 Moon: Virgo
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.
First quarter Moon: Leo (from 06:24)