Shampooing: meaning, definitions and examples

💆‍♀️
Add to dictionary

shampooing

 

[ ʃæmˈpuːɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

hair care

Shampooing is the process of cleaning hair using a special liquid called shampoo. This process usually involves massaging the scalp and working the shampoo through the hair to remove dirt, oil, and product buildup. Regular shampooing helps maintain hair hygiene and can contribute to a healthy scalp.

Synonyms

cleansing, hair wash, washing.

Examples of usage

  • I enjoy shampooing my hair every morning.
  • She prefers to use a gentle shampooing technique.
  • The salon offers a luxurious shampooing service.
  • Before styling, he often spends time shampooing his hair.

Translations

Translations of the word "shampooing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 xampu

🇮🇳 शैम्पूइंग

🇩🇪 Shampoonierung

🇮🇩 shampo

🇺🇦 шампунь

🇵🇱 szamponowanie

🇯🇵 シャンプー

🇫🇷 shampooing

🇪🇸 champú

🇹🇷 şampuanlama

🇰🇷 샴푸

🇸🇦 شامبو

🇨🇿 šamponování

🇸🇰 šampónovanie

🇨🇳 洗发

🇸🇮 šamponiranje

🇮🇸 sampó

🇰🇿 шампунь

🇬🇪 შამპუნი

🇦🇿 şampunlama

🇲🇽 champú

Etymology

The word 'shampoo' is derived from the Hindi word 'chāmpo', which means to press or massage. It was introduced to the English language around the 18th century, originally referring to a traditional head massage. The concept of shampooing evolved with the introduction of liquid cleansers that we know today. By the late 19th century, shampoo began to be used specifically to describe products formulated for cleaning hair, separate from the earlier massage practices. As personal care and grooming became more popular, the practice of shampooing gained traction, leading to the diverse range of shampoos available in modern times, each designed for different hair types and conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,826, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.