When to have a haircut in February? 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
17 Fr
Waning crescent Moon: Aquarius
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
18 Sa
New moon 23:12 Moon: Aquarius (from 22:35 Pisces)
Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
19 Su
New moon Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
20 Mo
Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
21 Tu
Waxing crescent Moon: Aries (from 00:26)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
22 We
Waxing crescent Moon: Aries
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
23 Th
Waxing crescent Moon: Taurus (from 01:59)
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
24 Fr
Waxing crescent Moon: Taurus
Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
25 Sa
First quarter 16:36 Moon: Gemini (from 04:23)
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
26 Su
First quarter Moon: Gemini
Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
27 Mo
Waxing gibbous Moon: Cancer (from 08:20)
Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
28 Tu
Waxing gibbous 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.