Conair vs ghd:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ghd had more branded searches than Conair among hair dryer brands worldwide. ghd had about 450,000 branded searches, while Conair had 60,500. ghd made up 7.1% of all hair dryer brand searches we track, and Conair accounted for 0.95%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hair dryer brands, Conair appeared in four of the five answers and ghd in two. Conair and ghd were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
ghd, about 7 searches for every 1 for Conair
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top hair dryer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Conair was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. ghd was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Conair and ghd were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Dyson4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Shark4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Conair4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
BaBylissPRO4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- ghd2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
BaByliss0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Parlux0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Remington0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hair dryer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hair dryer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hair dryer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hair dryer brand for fast drying hair?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hair dryer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ionic hair dryer”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Conair or ghd more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Conair and ghd by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight hair dryer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for ghd, Conair. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dyson | BaByliss | ghd | Shark | Conair | Parlux | BaBylissPRO | Remington |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.5% | 9.5% | 8.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.62% | 0.19% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 75.4% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 0.75% | 0.61% | 0.27% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.1% | 11.1% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.49% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.4% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.63% | 0.42% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 77.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.68% | 0.19% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 75.7% | 11.3% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.67% | 0.27% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 77% | 11.4% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.68% | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 76.8% | 11.4% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.68% | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.2% | 11.3% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.62% | 0.34% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 72% | 13% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.39% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 77% | 11.5% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.62% | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 78.8% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 0.95% | 0.58% | 0.16% | 0.04% |
How has the Conair and ghd comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ghd 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 dryer brands worldwide moved from 1.1% to 0.95%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ghd’s share of searches among hair dryer brands worldwide moved from 8.5% to 7.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 450K.
How did search popularity change for hair dryer brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Conair’s and ghd’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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