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 slower regrowth
2 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini (from 14:15 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
3 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
4 We
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
5 Th
New moon Moon: Leo (from 01:30)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
6 Fr
New moon 06:13 Moon: Leo
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
7 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Leo (from 13:56 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
8 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
9 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
10 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra (from 02:44)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
11 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
12 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Libra (from 14:32 Scorpio)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
13 Fr
First quarter Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
14 Sa
First quarter 08:52 Moon: Scorpio (from 23:32 Sagittarius)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
15 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
16 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
17 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 04:29)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
18 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
19 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aquarius (from 05:46)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
20 Fr
Full moon Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
21 Sa
Full moon 02:49 Moon: Pisces (from 05:02)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
22 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
23 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries (from 04:27)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
24 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
25 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 06:03)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
26 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
27 Fr
Last quarter 20:35 Moon: Gemini (from 11:13)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
28 Sa
Last quarter Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
29 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini (from 19:59 Cancer)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
30 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
31 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Waning crescent Moon: Gemini