Shampoo

Shampoo is a special soap made just for washing hair. It comes in bottles and is often thick and smooth. When you rub it into wet hair, it makes lots of bubbles. Shampoo washes out dirt and oil to keep hair clean.

How to Use Shampoo

To use shampoo, first wet your hair with warm water. Then pour a little bit of shampoo into your hand. Rub it into your hair and scalp to make bubbles. The bubbles lift away dirt and extra oil. Finally, rinse your hair with water until all the shampoo is gone.

Where Shampoo Came From

The word 'shampoo' comes from an old word in India. It meant to press or massage. British people learned about hair washing from India in the 1700s. At first, shampoo was made by boiling soap with herbs. Modern shampoo in bottles was invented in the early 1900s.

Fun Facts

• Shampoo comes in many scents like strawberry, apple, and coconut.
• Some shampoos have special formulas for curly, straight, or dry hair.
• Before shampoo, people washed their hair with plain soap or even eggs.

Did You Know?

Baby shampoo is made to be gentle so it does not sting if it gets in your eyes.