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 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 21:24 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
2 Tu
New moon 23:04 Moon: Aries
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
3 We
New moon Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
4 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Taurus (from 08:17)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
5 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
6 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Taurus (from 20:52 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
7 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
8 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
9 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer (from 09:49)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
10 We
First quarter Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
11 Th
First quarter 03:58 Moon: Cancer (from 20:46 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
12 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
13 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
14 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 03:52)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
15 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
16 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra (from 06:54)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
17 We
Full moon Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
18 Th
Full moon 04:21 Moon: Scorpio (from 07:18)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
19 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
20 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 07:01)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
21 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
22 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 07:57)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
23 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
24 We
Last quarter 19:40 Moon: Aquarius (from 11:27)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
25 Th
Last quarter Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
26 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Aquarius (from 17:59 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
27 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
28 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
29 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Aries (from 03:14)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
30 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
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 crescent Moon: Pisces (from 21:24 Aries)