When to have a haircut in April? 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.
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
19 Tu
Waning gibbous Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
20 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn (from 01:55)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
21 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
22 Fr
Last quarter 12:42 Moon: Aquarius (from 08:03)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
23 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
24 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 11:29)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 12:44 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
27 We
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
28 Th
New moon Moon: Aries (from 13:03 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
29 Fr
New moon 03:48 Moon: Taurus
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
30 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Taurus (from 14:05 Gemini)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage 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.