When to have a haircut in May? 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
20 Fr
Waning gibbous Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
21 Sa
Last quarter 19:29 Moon: Aquarius (from 17:45 Pisces)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
22 Su
Last quarter Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
23 Mo
Waning crescent Moon: Pisces (from 20:30 Aries)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
24 Tu
Waning crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
25 We
Waning crescent Moon: Aries (from 22:16 Taurus)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
26 Th
Waning crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
27 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
28 Sa
New moon 12:38 Moon: Gemini (from 00:04)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
29 Su
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
30 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Cancer (from 03:21)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
31 Tu
Waxing 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.
Waxing crescent Moon: Gemini