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.
1 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
2 Sa
Full moon Moon: Aquarius (from 10:07)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
3 Su
Full moon 02:46 Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
4 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 09:42)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
5 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
6 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries (from 11:22)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
7 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
8 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries (from 16:49 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
9 Sa
Last quarter Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
10 Su
Last quarter 01:24 Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
11 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini (from 02:23)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
12 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
13 We
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini (from 14:41 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
14 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
15 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
16 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Leo (from 03:30)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
17 Su
New moon Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
18 Mo
New moon 05:32 Moon: Leo (from 15:17 Virgo)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
19 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
20 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
21 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra (from 01:25)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
22 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
23 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 09:38)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
24 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25 Mo
First quarter 19:41 Moon: Scorpio (from 15:31 Sagittarius)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26 Tu
First quarter Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
27 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 18:48 Capricorn)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
28 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
29 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 19:53 Aquarius)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
30 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
31 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 20:09 Pisces)
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 gibbous Moon: Capricorn