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.
1 Su
First quarter 22:58 Moon: Pisces (from 05:28)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
2 Mo
First quarter Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
3 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 12:16 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
4 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
5 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries (from 22:15 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
6 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
7 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
8 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini (from 10:21)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
9 Mo
Full moon 22:42 Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
10 Tu
Full moon Moon: Gemini (from 23:18 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
11 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
12 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
13 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo (from 11:55)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
14 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
15 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo (from 22:57 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
16 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
17 Tu
Last quarter Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
18 We
Last quarter 00:02 Moon: Libra (from 07:10)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
19 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
20 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 11:53)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
21 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
22 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 13:22 Sagittarius)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
23 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
24 Tu
New moon 17:33 Moon: Sagittarius (from 12:55 Capricorn)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
25 We
New moon Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
26 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 12:28 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
27 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
28 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius (from 14:00 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
29 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
30 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 19:08 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
31 Tu
First quarter 13:37 Moon: Aries
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.