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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>Aliya</span> Mon, 10/07/2024 - 18:59
Does it matter where you are located?
<span>Lori</span> Tue, 09/03/2024 - 01:58
I’ve been cutting my hair on the best days for about 2 years but this summer I was working so much I didn’t have time to cut it and my hair hasn’t grown an inch. I wish it would work on bangs because they seem to grow over night and I won’t go to have them cut every week.
<span>Melissa Miller</span> Tue, 10/22/2024 - 22:09
Cut your bangs on “Discourage” hair growth days
<span>Raquel</span> Sun, 09/15/2024 - 13:43
My hair is down to my hips. I correlate on or as close to a full moon before it completely peaks so if FA ( Farmers Almanac) says not to cut on the full moon and I have to trim I do it the day before. As long as the moon is as close to peak or increasing. Never when it has peaked or passed peak.
<span>Jacqueline Mcvay</span> Mon, 09/30/2024 - 08:43
I always grew up understanding that you cut your hair for growth on a new moon. New beginning water sign is best? The farmer's almanac recommendations do work though
<span>Antoinette Crawford</span> Mon, 09/02/2024 - 21:58
It’s never been wrong!
<span>Sharon Brown</span> Tue, 08/13/2024 - 11:25
Ok, I'll bite. I have 10/13/24 thru 10/15/24 in my calendar. I'm going to see if it will work better if I trim some all 3 days! I won't trim my bangs though. They grow too fast!
<span>Stephanie Lyne…</span> Sat, 08/24/2024 - 15:24
I trim mine every month on the day for growth every month and started I year ago and it is down my back now and my hair loss is coming back in!
<span>Kelly</span> Wed, 10/02/2024 - 23:38
How much do you trim each time? Just barely trim or more substantial? I'm going to start trimming by this and curious how you do it
<span>Jenny Tavarez</span> Thu, 05/30/2024 - 17:59
Darn I didn’t see this and I just cut my hair today!!!! What does that mean?