When to have a haircut in May? 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.
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
2 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
3 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 20:50 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
4 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
5 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
6 Tu
Full moon Moon: Scorpio (from 01:12)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
7 We
Full moon 04:42 Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius (from 03:03)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
9 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
10 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 03:57)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
11 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
12 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 05:24)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
13 Tu
Last quarter 20:08 Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
14 We
Last quarter Moon: Pisces (from 08:32)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
15 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
16 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 14:00 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
17 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
18 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Aries (from 21:56 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
19 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
20 Tu
New moon Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
21 We
New moon 08:19 Moon: Gemini (from 08:09)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
22 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
23 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini (from 20:11 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
24 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo (from 09:01)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
27 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
28 We
First quarter Moon: Leo (from 20:56 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
29 Th
First quarter 12:20 Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
30 Fr
First quarter Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
31 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Libra (from 06:03)
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: Leo (from 12:57 Virgo)