headandshoulders

Head and Shoulders is a brand of personal care products, best known for its anti-dandruff shampoos. It is produced by Procter & Gamble and was introduced in 1961 in the United States. The flagship shampoo commonly uses the antifungal agent zinc pyrithione to reduce dandruff and scalp irritation. Over time the brand expanded to include conditioners, scalp treatments, and other hair-care products marketed worldwide. It remains one of the most recognizable anti-dandruff brands, with products distributed in many countries under formulations tailored to regional regulations and consumer needs.

In finance and technical analysis, head-and-shoulders refers to a chart pattern used to identify potential reversals of uptrends. The pattern consists of three peaks: a central peak (the head) flanked by two smaller peaks (the shoulders). A neckline is drawn by connecting the troughs between peaks. A break below the neckline after the right shoulder completes the pattern can signal a trend reversal from bullish to bearish. An inverse head-and-shoulders indicates a potential reversal from downtrend to uptrend. The pattern is considered more reliable when volume supports the move and when it appears after a sustained trend; however, like all chart patterns, it is not guaranteed and should be used in conjunction with other analysis tools.

The term head and shoulders can also be encountered in everyday language to describe the anatomical region consisting of the head and the shoulders, though in most contexts the brand and the chart pattern are the primary technical references.