Best Days to Dye Hair in January 2026
The best days to dye your hair in January 2026 are 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 26 and 27, with 7, 8, 9, 10, 26 and 27 the most favourable (Moon in Taurus, Virgo or Libra). Skip 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 18, 21, 22, 23, 30 and 31 (Full Moon — 3 January · New Moon — 18 January). These readings follow lunar folk tradition — the Moon’s phase and zodiac sign.
What to do when
Waxing Moon in a favourable sign — tradition says the colour is richer and lasts longer.
Waning Moon in a favourable sign — hair grows more slowly, so roots show later.
Moon in Virgo or Libra; in Leo — tighter curls.
Moon in Taurus — by tradition the gentlest day if dye irritates your scalp.
Day by day
| Day | Phase | Sign | Verdict | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thu | 95% · waxing | Gemini | Neutral day | |
| 2 Fri | 99% · waxing | Gemini | Neutral day | |
| 3 Sat | 100% · waning | Cancer | Rest day — no colouring | |
| 4 Sun | 98% · waning | Cancer | Unfavourable day by tradition | |
| 5 Mon | 94% · waning | Leo | Good day | Roots and refresh Perm |
| 6 Tue | 88% · waning | Leo | Good day | Roots and refresh Perm |
| 7 Wed | 80% · waning | Virgo | Excellent day to colour | Roots and refresh Perm |
| 8 Thu | 71% · waning | Virgo | Excellent day to colour | Roots and refresh Perm |
| 9 Fri | 61% · waning | Libra | Excellent day to colour | Roots and refresh Perm |
| 10 Sat | 51% · waning | Libra | Excellent day to colour | Roots and refresh Perm |
| 11 Sun | 42% · waning | Scorpio | Unfavourable day by tradition | |
| 12 Mon | 33% · waning | Scorpio | Unfavourable day by tradition | |
| 13 Tue | 24% · waning | Scorpio | Unfavourable day by tradition | |
| 14 Wed | 17% · waning | Sagittarius | Neutral day | |
| 15 Thu | 10% · waning | Sagittarius | Neutral day | |
| 16 Fri | 5% · waning | Capricorn | Good day | Roots and refresh |
| 17 Sat | 2% · waning | Capricorn | Good day | Roots and refresh |
| 18 Sun | 0% · waning | Capricorn | Rest day — no colouring | |
| 19 Mon | 1% · waxing | Aquarius | Neutral day | |
| 20 Tue | 3% · waxing | Aquarius | Neutral day | |
| 21 Wed | 8% · waxing | Pisces | Unfavourable day by tradition | |
| 22 Thu | 14% · waxing | Pisces | Unfavourable day by tradition | |
| 23 Fri | 22% · waxing | Pisces | Unfavourable day by tradition | |
| 24 Sat | 32% · waxing | Aries | Neutral day | |
| 25 Sun | 43% · waxing | Aries | Neutral day | |
| 26 Mon | 54% · waxing | Taurus | Excellent day to colour | New colour Sensitive scalp |
| 27 Tue | 65% · waxing | Taurus | Excellent day to colour | New colour Sensitive scalp |
| 28 Wed | 76% · waxing | Gemini | Neutral day | |
| 29 Thu | 85% · waxing | Gemini | Neutral day | |
| 30 Fri | 92% · waxing | Cancer | Unfavourable day by tradition | |
| 31 Sat | 97% · waxing | Cancer | Unfavourable day by tradition |
Phase and sign are computed for 12:00 UTC on each day. The Moon changes sign every ~2.3 days — the exact moments are listed below.
The Moon changes sign
- Cancer(Water · folk belief: colour does not take well)2 Jan, 13:12
- Leo(Fire · rich colour and shine)4 Jan, 13:48
- Virgo(Earth · colour takes evenly and covers well)6 Jan, 16:59
- Libra(Air · the best day to change colour or shade)9 Jan, 00:08
- Scorpio(Water · folk belief: unpredictable result)11 Jan, 11:01
- Sagittarius(Fire · mixed folk readings — no clear call)13 Jan, 23:38
- Capricorn(Earth · lasting coverage, grey hair included)16 Jan, 11:47
- Aquarius(Air · for bold experiments — no clear call)18 Jan, 22:19
- Pisces(Water · folk belief: colour fades fast)21 Jan, 06:51
- Aries(Fire · mixed folk readings — no clear call)23 Jan, 13:27
- Taurus(Earth · lasting colour, gentle on a sensitive scalp)25 Jan, 18:07
- Gemini(Air · mixed folk readings — no clear call)27 Jan, 20:59
- Cancer(Water · folk belief: colour does not take well)29 Jan, 22:36
Times are UTC.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best days to dye hair in January 2026?
The good days are 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 26 and 27; the best — 7, 8, 9, 10, 26 and 27 (Moon in Taurus, Virgo or Libra).
When should I go for a new colour in January?
Under a waxing Moon in a favourable sign — in January 2026 that is 26 and 27.
When should I do my roots in January?
Under a waning Moon in a favourable sign — 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17 January.
Which days should I avoid in January 2026?
Tradition skips 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 18, 21, 22, 23, 30 and 31 — the new and full moon (Full Moon — 3 January · New Moon — 18 January) and the days with the Moon in Cancer, Pisces or Scorpio.
When is a good day for a perm in January 2026?
With the Moon in Virgo, Libra or Leo — 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 January.
Is there scientific evidence?
No. The moon phase and sign are astronomically computed and verifiable, but their link to hair colour is folk belief. This page reproduces the rules of the popular lunar almanacs as entertainment — it is not advice.
The moon phase and its zodiac sign are computed astronomically (tropical zodiac). The colouring rules are folk tradition from the popular lunar almanacs — reproduced for entertainment and curiosity; they are not advice and have no scientific confirmation.