Miss Shampoo

Throughout the film, Tai, a gang boss, and Fen, a struggling hairdresser, develop a humorous and unlikely romance. They start dating after Tai’s gang frequently visits Fen’s salon, despite her being a terrible hairdresser, mainly because Tai is charmed by her. Their relationship grows, and Tai even proposes to Fen, which she accepts, leading to a silly but happy couple. However, their happiness is short-lived when Fen unexpectedly breaks up with Tai over a misunderstanding involving her favorite baseball player, Xuxiang. She falsely believes that Tai’s influence made Xuxiang drunk and disheveled at a party, which causes her to doubt Tai’s character, even though Xuxiang is actually a childhood friend of Tai’s who is grateful for his support.

After the breakup, both characters try to move on—Tai cuts his dreadlocks and looks sharper, and Fen earns her hairdressing license. Xuxiang later visits Fen and recounts how Tai once stood up for his classmates in school, acting bravely to protect others and eventually becoming a gangster. Xuxiang’s story deeply moves Fen, highlighting Tai’s true nature as someone who is loyal and selfless. Meanwhile, Tai finds himself under threat from rival gang members sent by Boss Chuan, and in a dramatic attack, he is wounded but ultimately survives. The film’s climax reveals a vision where Fen imagines Tai has abandoned gang life and come back to her, but in reality, Tai is alive and has survived the attack. He has left the gangster world behind, becoming the new boss, and is ready to start anew with Fen.

The ending is deliberately absurd and playful, emphasizing that Tai’s survival and the gang’s chaos are secondary to the movie’s humor. When Fen sees Tai walk into the salon, she is overwhelmed with emotion, realizing that their story isn’t about violence or life in crime, but about love and new beginnings. The film concludes on a note of hope and possibility, emphasizing that every day can be a New Year when you are with someone you love, making the entire story an exaggerated, comic celebration of life’s unpredictable and silly moments. Ultimately, Tai’s return symbolizes a fresh start for both of them, leaving behind the chaos and embracing a simple, genuine happiness together. The movie’s entire tone underscores its purpose as a parody of serious gangster films, embracing its silliness and absurdity to remind viewers not to take life too seriously.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 09:01