What is Shampoo?
Shampoo is a leansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for
washing the hair. The word shampoo dates back to 1877, and its origin
is believed to come from the Hindi word for massage. During the early
stages of shampoo, English hairdressers boiled soap in soda water and
added herbs to give the hair health and fragrance. The major types of
surfactants are used in shampoos include: Anionic; Cationic; Nonionic;
Amphoteric.
