When to have a haircut in October? 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 slower regrowth
2 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 11:30)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
3 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
4 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 18:57 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
5 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
6 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
7 Tu
Last quarter Moon: Cancer (from 05:44)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8 We
Last quarter 11:51 Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
9 Th
Last quarter Moon: Cancer (from 18:17 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
10 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
11 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
12 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Virgo (from 06:09)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
13 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
14 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Virgo (from 15:36 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
15 We
New moon Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
16 Th
New moon 09:20 Moon: Libra (from 22:19 Scorpio)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
17 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
19 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 02:57)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
20 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
21 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 06:20)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
22 We
First quarter Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
23 Th
First quarter 08:38 Moon: Aquarius (from 09:08)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
24 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
25 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 11:57)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
27 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Pisces (from 14:26 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
28 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
29 We
Full moon Moon: Aries (from 19:28 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
30 Th
Full moon 07:33 Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
31 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
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.
Full moon Moon: Aries