shampoo

verb

sham·poo | \ sham-ˈpü

shampooed; shampooing; shampoos

Definition of shampoo

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 archaic : massage

2a : to wash (something, such as hair) with soap and water or with a special preparation

b : to wash the hair of

shampoo

noun

plural shampoos

Definition of shampoo (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : an act or instance of shampooing

2 : a preparation used in shampooing

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Verb

She shampoos her hair every morning. We need to shampoo the rug.

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Not shampooing your hair every day may lessen the amount of skin rashes, or a therapeutic oil cream can also do wonders. — Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, "7 Common Scalp Issues — And How to Treat Them," 31 July 2018 Sensitivity to shampoo or hair dyes, not shampooing enough and skin conditions like psoriasis are other potential culprits for flakes. — Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, "5 Dandruff Treatments That Actually Work, According to Dermatologists," 13 Dec. 2018 The night before shampooing, try Michael Van Clarke 3 More Inches Pre-wash Treatment to help your hair retain moisture during and after your shower. — Jessica Prince Erlich, Harper's BAZAAR, "13 Secrets to Long, Thick, Shiny Hair," 7 Nov. 2016 Instead, condition daily, both after shampooing and on the in-between days. — Adam Hurly, GQ, "How to Get Beach Hair If You're Not at the Beach," 19 June 2018 Leave it on for thee minutes after shampooing for a lightweight conditioner your hair will soak right up. — Allison Young, Sunset, "11 Best Biodegradable Beauty Products," 22 Jan. 2018 Some experts also recommend shampooing less frequently to preserve the hair's natural oils, but if this lady's testimonial was a bit extreme-sounding, try using the dry stuff or a gentle cleansing conditioner in between washes. — Chelsea Peng, Marie Claire, "The Complete Guide to Growing Out Your Hair," 16 Apr. 2015 Which is exactly what happens to my bleached-blonde hair after a week of daily shampooing. — Emily Rekstis, SELF, "5 Shampoos for People Who Actually Have to Wash Their Hair Every Day," 6 Apr. 2018 Just smooth it over clean, damp hair for 10 minutes once a week, then rinse out and shampoo and condition as usual. — Alex Warner, Marie Claire, "Drew Barrymore Swears This $28 Hair Product Fixed Her Damaged, Dyed Hair," 24 May 2018

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The company, which has a market value of more than $4.8 billion, makes chemical compounds for a range of products such as shampoo, paint and pill capsules. — Patrick Thomas, WSJ, "Hedge Fund Drops Proxy Battle With Chemicals Maker Ashland," 22 Jan. 2019 If your hair is fine or straight, mist each length of pigtail with a texture spray or dry shampoo, coil them, then wrap and pin them around an elastic. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "Gigi Hadid Just Reminded Us How Much We Love Space Buns," 4 Dec. 2018 To keep yours on point, be sure to use a sulfate-free shampoo to make sure your color lasts and your hair maintains its health. — Kelsi Zimmerman, Allure, "21 Bronde Hair Ideas That Look Amazing on Everyone," 7 Oct. 2018 Oregon’s Hair Design provides a beauty salon and supply store, where inmates can order basics, like shampoo, skin-care products, and makeup, through the program for low prices. — refinery29.com, "Makeup in Lockup: Beauty, Power, & Danger in Women's Prisons," 2 June 2018 Use dry shampoo instead of washing your hair, or have breakfast bars on hand to eat on your way to work. — Kristin Koch, Woman's Day, "How to Sync Up Your Sex Life," 20 Aug. 2012 The original brush helps detangle gnarly hair knots without being painful, gives hair a shampoo-commercial-ready sheen, and contributes to the best blowouts. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "This New Hairbrush Is Eco-friendly and Great for Your Hair," 22 Feb. 2018 Not to be confused with dry shampoo, volumizing powders like this one are designed to quickly inject a little lifting action to your roots. — refinery29.com, "This Is The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Dirty Fourth-Day Hair," 12 Mar. 2018 Mistake #1: Washing your hair with the wrong shampoo. — Leah Melby Clinton, Marie Claire, "Color Your Hair? Four Things You Should Never Do in the Shower," 16 Nov. 2018

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