How popular isCHI in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 31K branded searches for CHI worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. CHI holds 0.31% estimated Share of Search among blow dryer brands worldwide and is ranked 6th of 7 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which blow dryer brands compete with CHI?
Share of Search by month for Dyson, Shark, BaByliss, CHI. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Dyson | Shark | BaByliss | Lange | T3 | CHI | GHD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81% | 10.1% | 5.8% | 2% | 0.67% | 0.31% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 80.4% | 11.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 0.62% | 0.28% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.4% | 12.4% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.37% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.5% | 10% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 0.75% | 0.26% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 81.1% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.5% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 2% | 1% | 0.31% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 80.1% | 9.3% | 7.2% | 2% | 0.95% | 0.32% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 79.4% | 10.1% | 7.1% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.31% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.8% | 9.2% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 0.79% | 0.3% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.4% | 10.4% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 0.77% | 0.32% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.3% | 10.1% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 0.76% | 0.29% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 81.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 0.82% | 0.31% | 0.04% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 81.3% | 8.1M | +10.4% | +1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 9.7% | 968K | +4.1% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.2% | 616K | +0.98% | -0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.7% | 172K | +1.3% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.82% | 82.2K | +17.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.31% | 31K | +16.5% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.04% | 4.4K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Dyson81.3%
Held 1st. 8.1M estimated branded searches, +10.4% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
2.
Shark9.7%
Held 2nd. 968K estimated branded searches, +4.1% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.
BaByliss6.2%
Held 3rd. 616K estimated branded searches, +0.98% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
4.
Lange1.7%
Held 4th. 172K estimated branded searches, +1.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
T30.82%
Held 5th. 82.2K estimated branded searches, +17.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
CHI0.31%
Held 6th. 31K estimated branded searches, +16.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
GHD
0.04%
Held 7th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between CHI and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for CHI changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CHI worldwide held steady, from 32.5K to 31K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CHI’s estimated Share of Search among blow dryer brands worldwide held steady at 0.31%.
How did search popularity change for blow dryer brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Dyson gained estimated Share of Search among blow dryer brands worldwide, from 80.3% to 81.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for T3 worldwide rose 17.5% over 12 measured months, from 70K to 82.2K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lange worldwide fell 19.5% over 12 measured months, from 213K to 172K in September 2026.
Where does CHI compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair styling tool brands | 6th of 7 | 0.29% | Show ranking |
| Blow dryer brands | 6th of 7 | 0.31% | Shown above |
| Flat iron brands | 4th of 6 | 0.35% | Show ranking |
| Shampoo and conditioner brands | 5th of 7 | 0.91% | Show ranking |
| Hot rollers brands | 4th of 5 | 3.9% | Show ranking |
How is CHI measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CHI’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
5 branded search terms
- chi hair
- chi hair dryer
- chi hair straightener
- chi hair styling
- chi straightener
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