To encourage hair growth, tradition and lunar haircare practices recommend cutting your hair during the waxing phase of the moon, which is the period from the new moon up to the full moon. Many sources suggest that trimming your hair in the days leading up to the full moon is particularly beneficial for stimulating fast and healthy growth.

Key Moon Phases for Hair Growth

• Waxing Moon (New to Full Moon): Trimming hair during this phase is widely believed to support faster, thicker growth. The moon’s energy is thought to promote expansion and vitality as its illumination increases.

• Full Moon: Some traditions hold that cutting hair on the full moon will strengthen hair, increase thickness, and improve its overall vitality. The full moon is seen as a time of peak energy for restorative and strengthening trims.

Additional Tips

• Schedule your trims to align with the waxing phase or just before the full moon for maximum growth promotion.

• If your goal is stronger and thicker hair, a full moon trim may add an extra boost to hair vitality.

Lunar Calendar Practice

• Plan haircuts every 8–10 weeks based on the moon’s cycle for consistent results.

For best results, check a lunar calendar to find the waxing moon and full moon dates each month, and schedule your haircuts accordingly.