When to have a haircut in December? 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.
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
9 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
10 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
11 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 01:45)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
12 We
First quarter 17:49 Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
13 Th
First quarter Moon: Aries (from 11:32)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
14 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
15 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries (from 23:50 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
16 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
17 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
18 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 12:35 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
19 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
20 Th
Full moon 22:47 Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
21 Fr
Full moon Moon: Cancer (from 00:05)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
22 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
23 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo (from 09:33)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
24 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
25 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo (from 16:48 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
26 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
27 Th
Last quarter Moon: Virgo (from 21:51 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
28 Fr
Last quarter 09:49 Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
29 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
30 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 00:56)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
31 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
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.