Conair vs Emi Jay:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Emi Jay had more branded searches than Conair among hair clips brands worldwide. Emi Jay had about 90,500 branded searches, while Conair had 60,500. Emi Jay made up 15.4% of all hair clips brand searches we track, and Conair accounted for 10.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hair clips brands, Emi Jay appeared in three of the four answers and Conair in none.
Who do people search for more?
Emi Jay, about 50% more searches than Conair
Who does AI mention more?
Emi Jay, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Conair in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Emi Jay, the only one of the two named
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Top hair clips brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Emi Jay was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Conair did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Emi Jay1st
Kitsch2nd
TELETIES3rd- Machete4th
GIMME Beauty5th
Scunci6th
Tangle Teezer–
Conair–
Fancii–
Goody–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Emi Jay3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
TELETIES3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Kitsch3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Machete3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Scunci2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
GIMME Beauty2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Tangle Teezer0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Conair0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Fancii0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Goody0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about hair clips brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hair clips brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hair clips brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hair clips brand for everyday hairstyles?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hair clips”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hair clips for thick hair”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Conair or Emi Jay more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Conair and Emi Jay by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten hair clips brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Emi Jay, Conair. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tangle Teezer | Emi Jay | Conair | TELETIES | Kitsch | Machete | Scunci | Fancii | GIMME Beauty | Goody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.7% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 0.34% | 1.1% | 0.42% | 0.5% | 0.42% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.7% | 21.5% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 0.49% | 0.86% | 0.57% | 0.47% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.9% | 17% | 14% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1% | 1% | 0.56% | 0.29% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.1% | 16.6% | 13.5% | 7.4% | 3% | 0.77% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.44% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.8% | 16.8% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 0.54% | 1.2% | 0.54% | 0.66% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.2% | 14.5% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 0.59% | 1.3% | 0.47% | 0.71% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.4% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.38% | 0.71% | 0.38% |
| May 2026 | 58% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.56% | 0.69% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.6% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 0.82% | 1.1% | 0.37% | 0.56% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.4% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 7% | 3.4% | 0.84% | 1.1% | 0.33% | 0.41% | 0.33% |
| Sep 2026 | 62.8% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 0.97% | 0.92% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.27% |
How has the Conair and Emi Jay comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Emi Jay was ahead of Conair in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Conair’s share of searches among hair clips brands worldwide moved from 12.8% to 10.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Emi Jay’s share of searches among hair clips brands worldwide moved from 12.8% to 15.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for hair clips brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Emi Jay gained share of searches among hair clips brands worldwide, from 12.7% to 15.4%.

Conair’s share of searches among hair clips brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 14.4% to 10.3% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Conair’s and Emi Jay’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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