梳头 (shū tóu) literally means 'to comb hair' — 梳 (shū) means 'to comb', and 头 (tóu) means 'head'. Together, the phrase specifically refers to the action of running a comb or brush through one's hair to detangle, smooth, or style it. It is a common, everyday verb used in personal grooming contexts and appears frequently in descriptions of morning or bedtime routines.

This verb is typically used reflexively (e.g., 我梳头 — 'I comb my hair') or with an object when specifying whose hair is being combed (e.g., 给孩子梳头 — 'to comb a child’s hair'). It does not imply cutting or styling with heat tools — those would use other verbs like 剪 (jiǎn) or 吹 (chuī). The action conveys care, neatness, and routine, often carrying gentle or nurturing connotations, especially when done for others.