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 We
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
2 Th
New moon 20:53 Moon: Sagittarius (from 00:37)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
3 Fr
New moon Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
4 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 05:58)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
5 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
6 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius (from 09:25)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
7 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
8 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius (from 12:11 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
9 Th
First quarter 19:09 Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
10 Fr
First quarter Moon: Pisces (from 15:08 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
11 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
12 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries (from 18:41 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
13 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
14 Tu
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 23:08 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
15 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
16 Th
Full moon 20:49 Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
17 Fr
Full moon Moon: Cancer (from 05:08)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
19 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer (from 13:30 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
20 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
21 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
22 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 00:37)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
23 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
24 Fr
Last quarter 20:42 Moon: Virgo (from 13:23 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
25 Sa
Last quarter Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
26 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
27 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 01:21)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
28 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
29 We
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 10:09)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
30 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
31 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 15:08 Capricorn)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower 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.
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio