Which days are good for haircuts per Hindu tradition?

Do you ever wonder why, in most Indian households, cutting hair in the evening or on specific days was strictly prohibited? While many of us still find this traditional mandate strange, as per experts of astrology, this norm was deeply rooted in ancient Vedic text and was believed to bring in bad luck, losses and misfortune.

Here’s all you need to know about why grooming was restricted to only a few days of the week.

What does astrology say?

According to ancient texts and Vedic astrology, a haircut is considered a Kshoura Karma, which is basically a grooming ritual that is associated with planetary energies and lunar tithis for prosperity, beauty, and prana balance. As per the books of Vedic astrology, it is recommended that Kshoura karma should be done only on specific days, as this karma is ruled by Mercury and Venus, which hold the power to invoke blessings from Lakshmi and Vishnu and help avoid Mars and Shani conflicts that may lead to doshas.

Wednesday

It is believed that Wednesdays (Budhvar) are governed by Mercury, which is basically one of the most suited dates for haircuts, attracting wealth, intellect, and Goddess Lakshmi's fortune. It is also believed, as per ancient texts, that cutting hair after doing pooja can sharpen communication skills for Gemini and Virgo natives, enhancing career luck without karmic debts.

Friday

Fridays (Shukravar) is another day when one can go for grooming.

This is because the planet of beauty and grooming, Venus, is associated with Friday. It is believed that the energy of Venus helps amplify elegance, romance, and charm, which is ideal for personal grooming and aura renewal as per Hindu beliefs, and doing this will be beneficial for certain zodiac signs. It is also believed that it because of Shukra's grace that brings by fostering relationships and creativity, much like surprise gifts for spontaneous signs.

Monday

Mondays (Somvar), another auspicious day, which is ruled by the moon, and cutting hair on this day does not attract any negativity. This is because Monday is ruled by moon’s energy that brings in peace, mental calm and longevity for most signs.