When To Cut And Dye Your Hair According To The Moon In 2024

The Moon calendar is about to become your hair's best friend and will help you decide when the best time is to cut it, for your desired result. Up until now, this has been one of these well-kept secrets, but, it's a fact, having beautiful locks and a good, classy cut really does depend on the Moon’s phases 👩‍🦰. 

Hair cutting Moon calendar and color treatments for 2024 🗓️

Are you thinking of trimming the ends or taking off a few inches, so your locks grow back quickly and in a healthier state? If so, the most opportune time to cut your hair is during a crescent moon: this is the stage between the New Moon and the Full Moon. If you cut your hair during this expansive phase, your hair will undoubtedly grow back quicker!

Cutting hair on Full Moon - For the perfect cut ✂️

Many legends exist about the full moon, including the one that says its effects will enhance your hair. It would therefore be beneficial for you to have a "moon cut". This consists in sacrificing a few centimeters of your length, during a night of a full moon. And the promises are tempting: your hair would then grow faster, stronger, and more numerous. Moreover, there are a handful of convinced hairdressers in the world. These hairdressers even offer nightly sessions at these times of the year, which are always performed outdoors.

Even if the cutting hair on Full Moon thesis remains very attractive, it has never been scientifically proven. The positive influence of the moon on your hair remains an unverified belief to this day. For the majority of hairdressers, there is no ideal period! It is only recommended to cut your lengths by a few centimeters every 3 months or so, in order to avoid split ends and to give a boost to your hair.

On the other hand, it is recommended to cut them just before your summer vacation. The reason? If your ends are already damaged, they will be even more so when they come into contact with the sea, sand, or sun. But this advice is still for aesthetic reasons... Generally speaking, human hair that is in good health grows from 0.5 to 2 cm per month. And no phenomenon can change that!

Cutting hair New Moon - Avoid getting the chop on these dates ❌

It is generally not recommended to cut your hair on a new moon day because during this phase your hair would be more fragile, thinner, and more likely to fall out. Therefore, if you want to avoid damaging your hair, it is best to avoid new moon phases. According to astrology, new moons are favorable to new beginnings, so if you want to try a new color or get a drastic haircut the new moon would be a good time to make a radical change in hairstyle.

Do your hair mask during a crescent phase

The crescent phase of the Moon, which occurs every 2 weeks, is a regenerative phase and is the right moment to do a hair mask! It’s suggested to color your hair during these periods as your body and hair will be in its best possible condition and so your color will take noticeably better if you dye your hair during this phase.

- Discover how the Full Moon affects each zodiac sign -

Astrologist Susan Taylor's insights:

'The effects of the Moon on hair could cause it to grow back more or less quickly depending on the care given to it in accordance with different lunar phases. Some hairdressers are convinced of the benefits of a "moon cut", despite the fact that its effects are not scientifically proven.'

When to cut your hair to slow down growth? - During the Waning Moon period

If you don't want to visit the hairdresser a few weeks after your haircut and want to enjoy your new cut for as long as possible... it's possible! Schedule an appointment with your hairdresser or grab your scissors during the waning moon phases. The waning moon phase is the period between the full moon and the new moon, this phase is in fact known to slow down growth.

Days to prioritize for cutting your hair if you want to slow down growth:

The best days to cut hair for growth and thickness, 2024

In 2024, the best days to cut hair for promoting growth and thickness are aligned with the lunar calendar, particularly during the waxing moon phase, when the moon is transitioning from new to full. This period is believed to enhance the body's natural regenerative processes, including hair growth. For optimal results, consider trimming your hair during the first and second quarters of the waxing moon, especially when the moon is in fertile and water signs like Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, which are thought to be particularly beneficial for hair health. Key dates to mark on your calendar include January 15-27, March 11-24, May 9-22, July 7-20, September 5-18, and November 3-16. By aligning your haircuts with these lunar phases, you may encourage thicker and more robust hair growth.

* Literature Source: The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need, Author; Joanna Martine Woolfolk, Published in 2012 and available here: Amazon - The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need