Shampoo, a British singing duo consisting of Jacqueline "Jacqui" Blake (born 23 November 1974, in Woolwich) and Caroline "Carrie" Askew (born 4 May 1976, in Plumstead), formed in England in the early 1990s. The duo met at Plumstead Manor School in London and initially gained attention through their fanzine Last Exit for the Manic Street Preachers, later appearing in the video for "Little Baby Nothing" (1992). Their first single "Blisters and Bruises" was released by Icerink Records in 1993, followed by "Bouffant Headbutt", both of which received favorable reviews but sold few copies. In 1994, Shampoo achieved significant success with the release of their debut album We Are Shampoo, which included the hit single "Trouble", reaching number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and featured in the film Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. The album sold over a million copies, with the majority of sales in Japan and the rest of Asia. Their second album Girl Power was released in 1996. Shampoo's music often addressed themes of female empowerment and youth culture, with notable tracks including "Delicious" (which reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart in 1995), "Viva La Megababes" (1995), and '"I Know What Boys Like" (1996). Despite their initial success, the duo disbanded in 2000 after releasing their third album Absolute Shampoo. The band's complete discography was re-released as a box set in 2024.
