Shampoos

Shampoos

History of Shampoo

It is very easy to shop shampoos online now, but did you know that the origin of shampoo dates back to many centuries ago. Yes, shampoo has existed since the Indus Valley civilization times. Shampoo, in fact, comes from the Hindi word ‘champo’ which means press and massage. Chik Shampoo was the first shampoo in India.

Whenever you buy shampoo online, have you ever wondered where shampoo was first invented? Well, it was your very own country, India. Yes, shampoo was invented in India by an Indian Bengali entrepreneur and traveller named Sake Dean Mahomed. He used a blend of soap shavings, and essential herbs creating a concoction to cleanse your hair and scalp. He then introduced this concept of shampoo to Britain. He also launched an official shampoo booth in Brighton.

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