Conair vs Machete:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Conair had more branded searches than Machete among hair clips brands worldwide. Conair had about 60,500 branded searches, while Machete had 5,700. Conair made up 10.3% of all hair clips brand searches we track, and Machete accounted for 0.97%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hair clips brands, Machete appeared in three of the four answers and Conair in none.
Who do people search for more?
Conair, about 11 searches for every 1 for Machete
Who does AI mention more?
Machete, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Conair in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Machete, 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, Machete 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 Machete more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Conair and Machete 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 Conair, Machete. 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 Machete comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Conair was ahead of Machete 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, Machete’s share of searches among hair clips brands worldwide moved from 0.34% to 0.97%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2K to 5.7K.
How did search popularity change for hair clips brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
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.
In September 2026, Machete rose from 7th to 6th among hair clips brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Conair’s and Machete’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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