Korean Dictionary
How to say "Shampoo" in Korean
“Shampoo” in Korean is 샴푸 (pronounced "shampoo").
샴푸
shampoo
Usage & Context
Shampoo is used for washing hair. The term 샴푸 is a loanword from English. Korean shampoos often contain natural ingredients like ginseng.
Example Sentence
매일 샴푸로 머리를 감아요.
I wash my hair with shampoo every day.
How to use 샴푸 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Shampoo” is 샴푸, romanized as shampoo.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 샴푸.
Pronunciation Guide
샴 (shyam) sounds like 'sham' (as in 'shamrock'). 푸 (pu) sounds like 'poo' (as in 'pool' but with a shorter 'oo' sound). Put it together as 'sham-poo'. It's a direct loanword, so the pronunciation is very similar to English.
More Example Sentences
Asking for a hair product recommendation.
어떤 샴푸가 제 머릿결에 잘 맞을까요?
Which shampoo would be good for my hair type?
Packing essentials for a trip.
여행 갈 때 작은 샴푸 샘플을 챙겨가요.
When I travel, I bring small shampoo samples.
Reviewing a hair product's effectiveness.
이 샴푸는 두피에 좋다고 해서 써봤는데 효과가 있네요.
I tried this shampoo because they said it's good for the scalp, and it works.
Cultural Context
Korean hair care is a huge industry, with many brands focusing on scalp health, traditional herbal ingredients (like ginseng or camellia oil), and specific hair concerns. K-beauty trends often highlight elaborate hair routines, and many K-pop idols and actors are known for their healthy, shiny hair, influencing product choices.
Editorial note
We review entries like 샴푸 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
샴푸로 머리 감다
to wash hair with shampoo
샴푸 냄새
shampoo smell
탈모 샴푸
anti-hair loss shampoo
Related Expressions
머리 감다
meori gamda
to wash hair
린스
rinseu
conditioner
트리트먼트
teuriteumeonteu
hair treatment
헤어팩
heeopaek
hair pack/mask
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