Haircut Calendar by the Moon
- Cut for faster regrowth
- Colouring
The favourable haircut days in August 2026 are 5, 6, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23 and 24. No cutting on 1, 2, 9, 10, 12, 28 and 29 — the new and full moon and the Moon in Cancer or Pisces.
What to do when in August 2026
Under a waxing Moon — tradition says hair regrows faster after a cut.
Under a waning Moon — the cut lasts longer and regrowth slows.
The favourable signs (Leo, Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn, Libra) are also the traditional colouring days.
Under a waning Moon — the traditional time for masks, nourishing and root care.
How to read the calendar
New moon → full moon. Tradition says hair cut now regrows faster — the time to cut when you want length.
Full moon → new moon. The cut keeps its shape longer and the roots strengthen — the time for shaping, masks and care.
Each day's verdict comes from the zodiac sign holding the Moon, while the phase decides what the day suits. On the new and full moon days tradition does not cut at all.
| Verdict | Signs | Folk tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent day for a haircut | ♌ Leo · ♍ Virgo | strength and shine · fast, even regrowth |
| Favourable day | ♉ Taurus · ♎ Libra · ♑ Capricorn | thickness and resilience · flattering shape and volume · strong roots, a lasting cut |
| Neutral day | ♈ Aries · ♊ Gemini · ♏ Scorpio · ♐ Sagittarius · ♒ Aquarius | mixed folk readings — no clear call · the most contested sign in the almanacs |
| Unfavourable day by tradition | ♋ Cancer · ♓ Pisces | folk belief: thinning hair · folk belief: dandruff and unruly hair |
Haircut calendar by year
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day for a haircut?
Today the Moon is waxing and sits in Virgo (fast, even regrowth). Verdict by tradition: excellent day for a haircut.
Which are the best haircut days in August 2026?
In August 2026 the favourable haircut days are 5, 6, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23 and 24. Tradition's best are 11, 13, 14 and 15 — the days with the Moon in Leo or Virgo.
How does a lunar haircut calendar work?
Two rules combine. Under a waxing Moon (new → full) tradition cuts for faster regrowth; under a waning Moon, to keep the shape longer and strengthen the roots. The zodiac sign holding the Moon sets the day's verdict: Leo and Virgo are the best signs, Taurus, Capricorn and Libra favourable, Cancer and Pisces unfavourable, the rest neutral. The new moon and full moon days are rest days with no cutting.
When should I cut my hair for faster growth?
By tradition — under a waxing Moon, ideally on a day with the Moon in Leo or Virgo. The calendar lists the exact days for every month.
When does tradition say not to cut?
On the day of the new moon and the day of the full moon (rest days), and with the Moon in Cancer or Pisces — the signs folk belief links to thinning hair and dandruff.
What is the "Tibetan" haircut calendar?
A popular name for the widespread folk almanacs that assign each lunar day a meaning for hair. This page reproduces the more widely used phase + zodiac-sign system — both are published folk conventions, not science.
Is there scientific evidence?
No. The moon phase and its zodiac sign are computed astronomically and are verifiable, but their link to hair growth is folk belief. The calendar is entertainment and curiosity, not advice.
The moon phase and its zodiac sign are computed astronomically (tropical zodiac, sampled at 12:00 UTC) and check out against any ephemeris. The haircut rules are folk tradition from the popular lunar almanacs — reproduced faithfully, for entertainment and curiosity. They are not advice and have no scientific confirmation.