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.
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
2 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
3 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 07:11)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
4 Su
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
5 Mo
Full moon Moon: Gemini (from 07:49)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
6 Tu
Full moon 07:23 Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
7 We
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer (from 09:03)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8 Th
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
9 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer (from 12:46 Leo)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
10 Sa
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
11 Su
Waning gibbous Moon: Leo (from 20:23 Virgo)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
12 Mo
Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
13 Tu
Last quarter 15:30 Moon: Virgo
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
14 We
Last quarter Moon: Libra (from 07:44)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
15 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Libra
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
16 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Libra (from 20:46 Scorpio)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
17 Sa
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18 Su
Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
19 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius (from 08:48)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
20 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Sagittarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
21 We
New moon 18:47 Moon: Sagittarius (from 18:23 Capricorn)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
22 Th
New moon Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
23 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
24 Sa
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius (from 01:36)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
25 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
26 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 07:06)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
27 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
28 We
First quarter Moon: Aries (from 11:20)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
29 Th
First quarter 00:21 Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
30 Fr
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries (from 14:27 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
31 Sa
Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
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.
Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries (from 05:29)