When to have a haircut in January? 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 help the style keep its shape
2 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 04:53)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
3 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
4 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 16:46 Libra)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
5 Mo
Last quarter 22:06 Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
6 Tu
Last quarter Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
7 We
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 02:04)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
9 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 07:26)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
10 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
11 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 09:01)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
12 Mo
New moon 20:07 Moon: Capricorn
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
13 Tu
New moon Moon: Aquarius (from 08:24)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
14 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
15 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 07:44)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
16 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
17 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Aries (from 09:09)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
18 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
19 Mo
First quarter 12:14 Moon: Aries (from 14:09 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
20 Tu
First quarter Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
21 We
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 22:51 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
22 Th
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
23 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
24 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Cancer (from 10:06)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26 Mo
Full moon Moon: Cancer (from 22:29 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
27 Tu
Full moon 12:53 Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
28 We
Full moon Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
29 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 11:04)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
30 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
31 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo (from 23:03 Libra)
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.
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo