Can you use urine to wash your hair?
Christopher Snyder
Updated on March 02, 2026
According to beauty experts, the best way to benefit from a wee-wash is to massage the urine into your scalp, leave it on for twenty minutes, then rinse it out. Easier said than done. Unlike shampoo, which foams nicely then sits obediently on your head until you're ready to wash it off, wee runs everywhere.
Is urine good for your hair?
The benefits of urine on hair are backed by science. Massaging the scalp with it has been shown to rejuvenate follicles, treating hair loss by stimulating growth. It's an antiseptic, which can help cure a number of scalp problems including infections, itchiness and dandruff.Does urine lighten hair?
But, this grimness does actually have some science behind it! See, pee contains ammonia, which acts as a bleach, which in turn, helps dye hair blonde.Is your pee good for your skin?
“Urine is high in urea, which is a natural exfoliant that helps soften skin and break down the top layer of skin cells,” says Dr. Gohara.What do you do with urine?
You should:
- collect your pee (urine) sample in a completely clean (sterile) container.
- store it in a fridge in a sealed plastic bag if you can't hand it in straight away.