Lunar Haircut Calendar 2026 — Best Days to Cut Hair
Cutting hair by the Moon is one of the oldest pieces of lunar lore: the phase and sign of the Moon are said to influence how fast and how strong hair grows back.
The rules are simple — the waxing moon supports growth, the full moon strength, and the signs of Leo and Virgo are the classic “haircut days”. Below you will find the favourable days computed for every day of the calendar.
Best upcoming days
| Day | Sign | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 (Wed) | Aquarius | Full Moon |
| 11 August 2026 (Tue) | Leo | Waning Crescent |
| 13 August 2026 (Thu) | Virgo | Waxing Crescent |
| 14 August 2026 (Fri) | Virgo | Waxing Crescent |
| 15 August 2026 (Sat) | Virgo | Waxing Crescent |
| 8 September 2026 (Tue) | Leo | Waning Crescent |
| 9 September 2026 (Wed) | Leo | Waning Crescent |
| 10 September 2026 (Thu) | Virgo | Waning Crescent |
| 26 September 2026 (Sat) | Aries | Full Moon |
| 5 October 2026 (Mon) | Leo | Waning Crescent |
| 6 October 2026 (Tue) | Leo | Waning Crescent |
| 7 October 2026 (Wed) | Virgo | Waning Crescent |
| 8 October 2026 (Thu) | Virgo | Waning Crescent |
| 26 October 2026 (Mon) | Taurus | Full Moon |
| 1 November 2026 (Sun) | Leo | Last Quarter |
| 2 November 2026 (Mon) | Leo | Waning Crescent |
| 3 November 2026 (Tue) | Virgo | Waning Crescent |
| 4 November 2026 (Wed) | Virgo | Waning Crescent |
| 5 November 2026 (Thu) | Virgo | Waning Crescent |
| 24 November 2026 (Tue) | Gemini | Full Moon |
Recommended today
- Waxing moon: hair grows back faster — ideal if you are growing your hair out.
- Full moon: cutting is said to bring strength and thickness.
- Moon in Leo: the “lion’s mane” days — volume and vitality.
- Moon in Virgo: the classic days for healthy, beautiful regrowth.
- Waning moon: regrowth slows — practical if you want the cut to last.
- Moon in Cancer or Pisces: tradition advises postponing the scissors.
Frequently asked questions
Do lunar haircuts really work?
There is no scientific evidence that the Moon affects hair growth — hair grows from follicles regardless of the sky. It is a beloved tradition: if it adds rhythm and intention to self-care, it costs nothing to follow.
What about colouring hair?
Tradition recommends colouring on Virgo days and during the waxing moon, when hair is said to absorb better and hold colour longer.
And shaving or waxing?
The logic reverses: do it during the waning moon, ideally in Capricorn, for slower regrowth.