When to have a haircut in October? 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 faster regrowth
13 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
14 Su
First quarter 12:10 Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
15 Mo
First quarter Moon: Aquarius (from 03:54)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
16 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
17 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 12:40 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
18 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
19 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 23:39 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
20 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
21 Su
Full moon Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
22 Mo
Full moon 10:29 Moon: Taurus (from 11:58)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
23 Tu
Full moon Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
24 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
25 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 00:46)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
26 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
27 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 12:59 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
28 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
29 Mo
Last quarter Moon: Cancer (from 21:56 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
30 Tu
Last quarter 11:33 Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
31 We
Waning crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
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.