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Cut Hair to Encourage Growth

best days to cut hair for growth

Want longer, healthier-looking hair? Consult our Best Days Calendar to find the best dates to cut your hair for growth and thickness. These dates are calculated using the Moon’s phase, astrological position, and traditional lunar practices.

When Is the Best Time to Cut Hair for Growth?

According to lunar tradition, cutting hair during certain phases and astrological positions of the Moon may encourage growth and thickness. The Old Farmer’s Almanac calculates its Best Days using the Moon’s phase and position in the zodiac.

These dates are based on traditional astrological practices rather than scientific evidence. Cutting your hair does not change how quickly it grows from the follicle, although regular trims remove split ends and reduce breakage, helping hair look fuller and healthier.

Check out these tips for natural hair health.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should you cut your hair for growth?

How often you need a trim depends on your hair type, length, style, and overall condition. Many people schedule trims every 8 to 12 weeks, but those growing out healthy hair may be able to wait longer. Regular trims don’t speed up growth, but they remove split ends and reduce breakage, helping hair look healthier and retain length.

Does cutting your hair make it grow faster?

Not exactly! Hair grows from your scalp, not your ends—but regular trims keep your hair healthy and prevent breakage, which makes it seem like it’s growing faster.

What Moon phase is best for cutting hair?

Lunar tradition commonly associates the waxing Moon—the period between the New Moon and Full Moon—with growth and renewal. However, our Best Days calculations consider the Moon’s astrological position as well as its phase.

Can trimming split ends help hair grow longer?

Trimming does not make hair grow faster, but it removes split ends before they travel farther up the hair shaft. This reduces breakage and can help you retain more length.

How much hair should you trim?

For a maintenance trim, removing about ¼ to ½ inch may be enough, depending on the condition of your ends. Your stylist can recommend an amount based on your hair type and goals.

Is it good to cut hair on a Full Moon?

Many people believe that cutting your hair on a full moon encourages faster, thicker growth—an idea rooted in lunar beauty traditions. While it’s not scientifically proven, it is an age-old practice with plenty of anecdotal evidence!

However, our calculations use more than the Moon. We have calculated our Best Days based on the Moon phase as well as its astrological location and planetary positions for more precise results. Try it out and tell us what you think!

Do you follow a lunar hair-cutting chart? What have been your experiences with the best days for haircuts?

Best Days to Cut Hair for Growth

Five Next Best Days

These are the next five best days to Cut Hair to Encourage Growth, based on the Moon’s sign.

  • November 22, 2026
  • November 23, 2026
  • December 20, 2026
  • December 21, 2026

Comments

<span>Holly</span> Fri, 10/31/2025 - 08:17
I use to cut my hair on the full moon in my thirties and it never grew. Since following this guide in my forties my hair is super long. Thanks! 🖤
<span>D. Holloway</span> Mon, 09/29/2025 - 13:44
I've been following the almanac for cutting my hair for years . Try to trim my hair once a month, it's gotten thicker and grows atleast 2 inches a month maybe more but no less. I cut no less than an inch off each time usually more, and, within 6 months it gets atleast 6-7 inches longer. Don't knock it till you try it.
<span>Vicki Price</span> Mon, 02/16/2026 - 08:53
I am 73 and have followed the almanac all my life, for gardening, hair growth, weaning and potty training my kids, house painting, digging post holes...everything. Both my kids wear weaned and potty trained by 14 months. I am devastated they will not longer provide this vital information.
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/jennifer-keating">Jennifer Keating</a> Mon, 02/16/2026 - 11:07
Vicki- Since 1792, this little yellow book has guided generations with trusted forecasts, gardening tips, and timeless wisdom. If you’ve heard the news that another almanac is closing its doors, rest assured: Your Old Farmer’s Almanac is here to stay—and even growing. Together, we turn the page with every season—and look forward to the next!
<span>Jamie</span> Tue, 09/30/2025 - 12:07
Does the fast/ thicker hair growth only work for younger women or does it also work for post menopausal women as well? Just wondering. Thanks
<span>Sylvia</span> Sat, 09/20/2025 - 19:53
I have been following this for almost 2 years now. Dust, my ends off once a month.And my hair is down to my waist. Thick and full. I do not think the farmers almanac needs to do better. I think you need to be a little more open-minded.
<span>Cia</span> Mon, 09/08/2025 - 02:21
Information is misleading. For hair growth, trim in a waxing moon- YES, but IN CONJUNCTION with when stars are in a WATERSIGN! (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). This is following the ancient farmers Almanac calendars. Phase of the moon alone is not enough and is misleading. Do better.
<span>Bibi</span> Tue, 11/18/2025 - 12:46
Hi - can you explain and give us the beat times that you think are the best for cutting hair to make it grow healthy and long / length? Thank you!
<span>Opt</span> Wed, 10/29/2025 - 12:17
It's ridiculous to call this misleading. They have their method and recommendation. There are other methods and if you want to point them out and offer some evidence why you think it works best, then do so. You can't prove their method works or doesn't it.
<span>Kathy</span> Mon, 09/01/2025 - 14:22
I have followed the Farmer's almanac for cutting my hair since I was in my early twenties I am now 71. My hair is below my behind and I have very little gray hair.