The Voguegenics Lunar Haircut Guide: When to Trim, Chop, or Let It Flow (According to the Moon)

🌙 Wait, Lunar Haircuts Are a Thing?

Yes. And before you roll your eyes, let me just say: even your hairstylist schedules around Mercury Retrograde now. The moon affects tides, sleep, mood… why not your hair?

Lunar haircare isn’t just woo — it’s ancient. Cultures from the Celts to the Chinese aligned beauty rituals with lunar phases. And whether you believe it’s mystical or metaphorical, there’s something undeniably empowering about syncing your glow-up with the moon.

This is your no-fluff, high-style Voguegenics guide to when (and why) to cut your hair by the light of the moon.

🌑 The New Moon: The Emotional Reset Trim

Best For: Letting go, fresh starts, intention-setting.
Vibe: A micro trim or a symbolic snip — just enough to say: “I’m starting over.”

The New Moon is a clean slate. If you’re shedding old energy, trauma, or ex-boyfriend vibes, this is the time to do a small trim and focus on what you’re calling in.

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Style tip: Journal your intentions before your trim. What are you cutting off emotionally?

🌒 The Waxing Moon: The Growth Boost Cut

Best For: Anyone trying to grow long, strong hair.
Vibe: Trim with a plan. Manifest inches.

From New to Full Moon, the energy is building. This is the prime time to cut if you want faster growth, thickness, or new layers to fill in strong.

Style tip: Use a scalp massage oil afterward and visualize abundance — on your head and in your life.

🌕 The Full Moon: The Dramatic Transformation

Best For: Big energy, bold cuts, bangs, bobs, bleach, and brave moments.
Vibe: Main Character Hair.

The Full Moon is emotionally charged. If you’ve been craving a transformation, this is your go-big-or-go-buzzed moment.

Style tip: Book your appointment at least a day before the exact Full Moon time. Let your look develop with the moonlight.

🌖 The Waning Moon: Strengthening & Sealing

Best For: Strength, healing, and cutting to reduce (breakage, damage, split ends, overprocessing).
Vibe: Practical glam.

From Full to New, the moon is decreasing. This is the phase for damage control: deep conditioning, trimming bad ends, or cutting styles you want to keep low maintenance.

Style tip: Follow up with a nourishing hair mask. Trim what no longer serves (your ends and your energy).

🧿 Final Tips from the Voguegenics Glowbar:

• 💇‍♀️ Don’t cut during Mercury Retrograde if you’re unsure. You’ll regret the bangs.
• 🗓 Save a printable Moon Haircut Calendar to your phone. (Coming soon!)
• 📷 Take a photo each lunar haircut to track not just your hair… but your healing.

💖 Want More Lunar Beauty Magic?

Check out our Moon Ritual Guides, Charged Crystal Guides, and Self-Care for Burnt-Out Moon Babes below:

🔗 voguegenics.com/moon

Dorey Duncan Scott Senior Litigation Paralegal

Hi! I’m Dorey Duncan Scott, a mother of three, wife and fashion entrepreneur. I started my career in fashion back in the early 90’s when I did print, still and runway modeling. I studied Fashion Merchandising, Music Business and Marketing, while also obtaining certificates in such industry-necessary areas such as make-up, styling and runway choreography. In addition, I had work as a spokesmodel for several brands, appearing in print and in person. As a former model, turned senior litigation paralegal, artist manager and on-air personality with a passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development, I bring a unique combination of style, strategic thinking, and legal expertise to my work. My years navigating the legal world have sharpened my attention to detail, while my experience and passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development drives my desire to help others feel empowered and help them in their journey toward self-empowerment. My experience in the fashion world has taught me the power of confidence. 

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