shampoo

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Shampoo is a cleaning product used to wash hair, creating lather as shown in the image. The product has been manufactured commercially for over a century, with companies like C.L. Hamilton Co. producing it since at least the early 20th century.

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Commons category: Shampoo

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History
Ancient Mesopotamia
Indian subcontinent
Europe
Indonesia
Philippines
Pre-Columbian North America
Pre-Columbian South America
Types
Composition
Commonly used ingredients
Benefit claims regarding ingredients
Health risks
Specialized shampoos
Dandruff
Colored hair
Baby
Sulfate-free shampoos
Animal
Solid shampoo bars
Jelly and gel
Paste and cream
Antibacterial
Hair wash without shampoo
Theory
See also
References
External links

Shampoo () is a hair care product, typically in the form of a viscous liquid, that is formulated to be used for cleaning (scalp) hair. Less commonly, it is available in solid bar format (not to be confused with "dry shampoo" which is a separate product). Shampoo is used by applying it to wet hair, massaging the product in the hair, roots and scalp, and then rinsing it out. Some users may follow a shampooing with the use of hair conditioner.