Usage Note
Shampoing is the French adaptation of the English 'shampoo', which itself came from Hindi champo (to press/massage). Note the French spelling retains the '-ing' but is pronounced shahm-PWAHN without the /ŋ/ sound. It can refer to the product or the act of washing: faire un shampoing means 'to shampoo (one's hair)'. An alternative spelling shampooing is also accepted.
Examples
"Elle s'est fait un shampoing avant de sortir."
Natural Translation
She shampooed her hair before going out.
Literal Translation
She gave herself a shampoo before going out.
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