Shampoozel is a retelling of the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, done in a highly humorous and silly style. The book uses puns, wordplay, and absurd situations to transform the traditional story into a comedic romp. The focus is on a princess or young girl with incredibly long hair, making the title a pun on "shampoo." The narrative subverts the romantic expectations of the original tale, often with an inept hero and a ridiculously funny resolution.