Shampoo (Massage)

The word 'shampoo' or 'champi' was popularized in England in 1785 by Mr Dean Mahomed who was the first Indian writer to be published in English with his book "The Travels of Dean Mahomet". He opened a bath in Brighton and also became assistant to Sir Basil Cochrane at his vapour bath in Cochrane Square, London. He became known as the 'shampooing surgeon' as he introduced the Indian therapeutic massage of shampooing and made it popular in Brighton and fashionable amongst the London clientele. In September 2005, Mr Mahomed was honored with a commemorative wall plaque in London for his other initiative, which was opening London's first curry house.