Even haircuts have inauspicious days, and apart from babies, adults should carefully consider the dates to welcome good luck and avoid potential misfortunes.
1. Avoid haircut at the beginning of the year or month
In folklore, there is a saying “a good start promises a good end,” and people believe that if the 1st day of the month is lucky, then the whole year or month will bring good luck. Therefore, cutting hair on this day can dissipate fortune and luck, and it is considered a sign of impending misfortune. Therefore, people usually avoid cutting their hair on the 1st day of the year, especially on the New Year’s Day.
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Therefore, if you are not in a rush for a haircut, it is better to wait until the 2nd or 3rd day to avoid unnecessary questions or reminders, especially for families with superstitious beliefs.
2. Avoid haircut on the 7th, 12th, 16th, 21st, and 29th lunar days
7th lunar day: A time when conflicts and disputes are likely to arise and can lead to lawsuits.
12th and 29th lunar days: A time when financial risks and economic challenges are more likely.
16th lunar day: A day that may bring many obstacles and difficulties in life.
21st lunar day: A day prone to illness and poor health.
3. Avoid haircut during the Ghost Month
According to ancient beliefs, the Ghost Month (the 7th lunar month) is a time when the gates to the afterlife are opened, and ghosts and spirits come to disturb the living. Hair is connected to the soul and the health of a person. Cutting hair during this period may provoke restless spirits. Therefore, it is advised not to cut hair during the Ghost Month to avoid misfortunes and illnesses.
However, there is no scientific evidence to prove or disprove the practice of avoiding haircuts during the Ghost Month. It is just a folk belief, similar to the saying “better safe than sorry.” The decision to cut hair or believe in spiritual stories entirely depends on individuals. If you’re not superstitious, you can still have a normal haircut during this period.
4. Avoid haircut before exams
For a long time, many people believed that hair is an antenna for the brain, and cutting hair before exams will make the knowledge learned dissipate from the mind, leading to exam failures or unexpected outcomes. Some even believe that washing hair before exams can make the knowledge “slip away,” preferring dirty hair over unfavorable exam results.
These beliefs are rooted in folklore and have no specific scientific evidence. However, if you feel concerned about your exam performance, it’s better to take the exam first and then cut your hair. The results of each exam depend on the preparation process, so don’t worry too much about accidentally cutting your hair before an exam.
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5. Avoid haircut while pregnant
Elderly members of the family often advise pregnant women not to cut their hair. The reason is that hair acts as a protection against cold weather, and cutting it means giving away one’s life energy, making both the mother and the fetus weaker, leading to unexpected misfortunes or sudden illnesses.
According to experts, cutting hair for pregnant women during the 9-month period is completely fine. It helps the mother feel comfortable and makes hair washing easier, reducing the discomfort caused by excessive heat. However, pregnant women should limit hair treatments such as perming or dyeing, as they may come into contact with chemicals that are not good for the fetus.
6. Avoid haircut and hairstyling during mourning
If there is a funeral in the family, the mourning family members are not allowed to cut their hair from the day they receive the news until 100 days later. This is not just a superstition but also a tradition that most people follow.
Not cutting the hair expresses gratitude, reverence, and remembrance for the deceased. Additionally, according to ancient beliefs, cutting hair during mourning will change one’s appearance, and the departed spirits may not recognize them anymore.
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