When to have a haircut in August? 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
10 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
11 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
12 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 00:41)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
13 Tu
Full moon 11:44 Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
14 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 03:41)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
15 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
16 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries (from 09:10)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
17 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
18 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries (from 18:10 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
19 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
20 Tu
Last quarter Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
21 We
Last quarter 02:16 Moon: Gemini (from 06:13)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
22 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
23 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini (from 19:02 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
24 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Leo (from 06:00)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
27 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
28 We
New moon Moon: Leo (from 13:52 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
29 Th
New moon 00:07 Moon: Virgo
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
30 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo (from 19:05 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
31 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with 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.
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo (from 06:31)