GIMME Beauty vs Machete:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Machete had more branded searches than GIMME Beauty among hair clips brands worldwide. Machete had about 5,700 branded searches, while GIMME Beauty had 2,400. Machete made up 0.97% of all hair clips brand searches we track, and GIMME Beauty accounted for 0.41%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hair clips brands, Machete appeared in three of the four answers and GIMME Beauty in two. Machete was mentioned before GIMME Beauty in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Machete, about 2 searches for every 1 for GIMME Beauty
Who does AI mention more?
Machete, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, GIMME Beauty in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Machete, named ahead of GIMME Beauty in 2 of 3 answers
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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. GIMME Beauty was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Machete was listed before GIMME Beauty in two out of three answers that named either.
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 GIMME Beauty or Machete more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for GIMME Beauty 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 Machete, GIMME Beauty. 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 GIMME Beauty and Machete comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Machete took it in November 2025, GIMME Beauty took it in February 2026, Machete took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GIMME Beauty’s share of searches among hair clips brands worldwide moved from 0.5% to 0.41%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 2.4K.
- 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
In September 2026, Machete rose from 7th to 6th among hair clips brands worldwide.

In September 2026, GIMME Beauty fell from 8th to 9th among hair clips brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GIMME Beauty’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.
GIMME Beauty
1 branded search term
- gimme beauty
Machete
2 branded search terms
- machete claw clip
- machete hair clip
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