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Cut Hair to Encourage Growth

best days to cut hair for growth

Is Today a Good Day to Cut My Hair?

Would you like to grow longer, thicker, more luxurious hair? Check out our Best Days Calendar for cutting hair to encourage growth and thickness! The dates are based on the Moon’s phases and planetary positions to help you grow (and maintain) a full head of hair and luscious locks.

Check out these tips for natural hair health.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should you cut your hair for growth?

For healthy growth, aim to trim your hair every 8 to 12 weeks. Regular trims prevent split ends from traveling up the strand, helping your hair stay strong and appear longer over time.

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.

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

Five Next Best Days

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

  • July 19, 2026
  • July 20, 2026
  • August 15, 2026
  • August 16, 2026
  • August 17, 2026
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Comments

<span>Cynthia Brooks</span> Mon, 06/15/2026 - 04:55
I have decided to wear my hair natural as opposed to perming it. My hair growth is usually slow, therefore when should I cut my hair for growth and how much can I trim to cut off the split ends?
<span>Debi</span> Mon, 06/29/2026 - 23:53
As a rule of thumb I’ve always cut my hair going into a full moon for growth and strength. It’s always best to trim more than not enough. And every so often add a little baking soda to your shampoo and massage really well into your scalp to help remove excess buildup. Can also rinse your hair with ACV w/ mother occasionally… smell subsides fairly quickly. BS and ACV help keep scalp healthy and hair shafts unclogged 🤙
<span>Stephanie Go</span> Wed, 06/17/2026 - 18:50
I swear by this. For split ends, it would be best to talk to the person cutting your hair, you may only need a couple inches or a nice big chop.
<span>Sally Stevers</span> Mon, 05/04/2026 - 22:42
I have a different site that I also use and looking at both set of dates and they differ a good bit and none of this site dates are listed on the other site looking at just month of may 2026
<span>Kaitlyn Zimmerman</span> Fri, 04/24/2026 - 01:56
I swear by this. I trim my hair and do my layers and face frame my bangs, on the days to encourage hair growth and my hair is SO long!! I recommend this to everyone.
<span>Lucis</span> Thu, 04/02/2026 - 18:09
What about days that are in-between the growth days and the non growth days ? What effect do they have ?
<span>Andrea Jeffress</span> Wed, 04/01/2026 - 17:08
My hair grows VERY fast, I would like it to grow more slowly (fewer haircuts necessary!), but my hair is THINNING and I would love to know when to cut it for THICKNESS and strength. Also... isn't there a sign under which it is said to promote curly/wavy hair? Thank you so much! Andréa
<span>Gill</span> Sat, 06/27/2026 - 02:49
For Slowing Growth (Maintaining Short Styles): Cut during the Waning Moon (from the Full Moon to the New Moon). This phase is ideal if you want your cuts to last longer.
<span>Jae</span> Fri, 05/08/2026 - 17:47
May 23, 24 and 31 are best to cut for hair thickness and strength, according to kleinsorganic .com/ blogs/ hair-care/ when-is-it-favorable-to-cut-hair
<span>Julie</span> Wed, 12/31/2025 - 11:21
Why is the farmers alamanac being discontinued?