Spring Equinox: The Most Powerful Day to Cut Hair

Transformation, growth, and renewal–yes, spring, that wonderfully green season, is just around the corner. Flowers bloom; animals awaken from their wintry sleep. But while we’re lazily stretching our limbs, we must also remember that spring is a pivotal time to act. Now is the time to enliven and awaken our energy, celebrating our physical, energetic and spiritual bodies.

 

Spring Equinox

In accordance with the lunar hair chart, the best dates to cut during this 2023 Spring Equinox are March 15-16 and March 19-20th. These dates are thickening dates, meaning there is no better time than this year’s Spring Equinox for those wanting to thicken their hair. You may notice that the dates listed on our calendar for the Spring Equinox are not the same as on a traditional western calendar. You can read more about why some dates don't match up with traditional calendars in this blog post. Rest assured, the dates are carefully calculated with various calendars and conditions in mind.

 

So What Do I Do?

Cut your hair! As always, we recommend cutting your own hair using the blunt snip method. Salon cutting methods that shear, strip, or layer will often weaken your hair, causing breakage or damage later.

We recommend at least 1/4th of an inch to 1/2 of an inch, but up to a full inch if it's been a long time since your last trim. If you have a lot of splitting ends, this is the best time to cut them all off and start fresh. 

The Blunt Snip Cut – Explained

The blunt snip cut protects the hair strands from damage in addition to stimulating new growth. It achieves this because it is the most straightforward way of cutting the hair, minimizing thinning, fraying or damaging the hair.

It allows for the best results with all different hair types.

You will need a good pair of hair cutting scissors and go around the wet ends with blunt-end scissors. Our Blunt Snip Hair Cutting Kit comes with the Lunar Chart calendar and a link to a 10-part video series. It goes through how to cut your hair and the benefits of sustainable hair cutting.

Simple Blunt Snip Cut Tips

• Cut while your hair is wet.
• Section your hair instead of trying to cut it all at once.
• If you are having a hairdresser cut your locks, avoid chatter during this time. This will avoid any distractions so they can focus and not make a potentially avoidable mistake.
• If you are cutting your hair yourself, allow it to also be an opportunity to manifest your hair goals.
• Think of your hair like a masterpiece; it takes time to lay and preserve a strong foundation. This is your chance to give your hair a solid base for the rest of the year.

 

Anything Else? Yes! Spring Detox

Soil remediation is the act of purifying the soil from contaminants like pesticides, chemicals, and heavy metals. Wise farmers will do this before they plant seeds to ensure the crops are clean, vital and as nutrient-dense as possible. This also makes a positive impact on the planet and our ecosystem. 

Like mindful farmers preparing for the growing season, we too must ensure that the soil is clean before we lay down new seed, but in this case the soil is your scalp! For maximum results during this equinox, you should begin with a detox treatment for your hair and scalp. You can use Morrocco Method’s Zen Detox Hair and Scalp Mask to start this process by clearing away heavy metals and chemical residues from the scalp and follicles.

The Body Beyond

Detoxification isn't just for your body, but also your mind and spirit. Morrocco Method encourages a whole-listic approach to your health and wellness, which means taking care of your whole self. The Spring Equinox is the perfect time to spend some time in meditation and think about how you can detox your life in other ways. Now is the time to evaluate how you want to move into this season of abundance. Morrocco Method suggests adding fresh, local produce to your diet, and taking time each day to focus on breathing and being present in the moment. Anthony talks about the power of positivity and breathing exercises in the video below.