diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index cbf16e9..12e2ac7 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -340,8 +340,9 @@ checksums:
 shell: $(PREPROOT)
 	@scripts/echo 'Entering interactive shell for the $(APPLIANCE) build.'
 	@scripts/echo 'Type "exit" or "^D" to leave'
-	$(inroot)
-	rm -f $(CHROOT)/root/.bash_history
+	@scripts/echo
+	@$(inroot)
+	@rm -f $(CHROOT)/root/.bash_history
 
 help:
 	@scripts/echo 'Help targets (this is not a comprehensive list)'