Today, shampoo used all over the world is an essential part of the modern lifestyle, but very few people know that this word and the traditions associated with it have their roots in India. It is believed that the word shampoo is derived from the Hindi Urdu word “shambu” or “shambi” which means massaging the head. This traditional Indian shampoo later reached abroad and gradually became a part of modern shampoo culture. One important name in this story is Sheikh Din Muhammad, who is among those who spread the Indian massage and bathing traditions to Europe.

Sheikh Din Muhammad was born in Patna, India, in the 18th century. He later went to England where he started spreading Indian methods of treatment and care to the people. At that time, the habits of regular hair washing and scalp care were not as common in Europe as they are today. The methods of cleaning the hair and body were different, and Indian traditions such as head massage began to be very popular there.

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