When to have a haircut in April? 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 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
2 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 11:38)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
3 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
4 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 15:11 Capricorn)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
5 Th
Last quarter 20:53 Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
6 Fr
Last quarter Moon: Capricorn (from 22:41 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
7 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
8 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
9 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 09:21)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
10 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
11 We
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 21:39 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
12 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
13 Fr
New moon 22:42 Moon: Aries
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
14 Sa
New moon Moon: Taurus (from 10:20)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
15 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
16 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Taurus (from 22:30 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
17 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
18 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
19 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer (from 09:14)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
20 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
21 Sa
First quarter 20:51 Moon: Cancer (from 17:16 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
22 Su
First quarter Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
23 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Leo (from 21:45 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
24 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
25 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 22:56 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
26 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
27 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra (from 22:21 Scorpio)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
28 Sa
Full moon 11:37 Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
29 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Scorpio (from 22:05 Sagittarius)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
30 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
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 gibbous Moon: Scorpio