Kérastase vs Olaplex:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Kérastase had more branded searches than Olaplex among hair mask brands worldwide. Kérastase was estimated to have 1.8M branded searches compared to Olaplex’s 550K, and held a 58.4% Share of Search versus Olaplex’s 17.6%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Kérastase or Olaplex?
Compare the hair mask brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Kérastase, Olaplex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Kérastase | Olaplex | Moroccanoil | Redken | K18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.3% | 23% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.3% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.2% | 23% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.1% | 20.3% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.2% | 20.2% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.1% | 20.3% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.8% | 23.7% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 49.6% | 22.3% | 18.2% | 10% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.2% | 20.2% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 60% | 18% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.4% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Kérastase and Olaplex comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kérastase was ahead of Olaplex in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kérastase’s estimated Share of Search among hair mask brands worldwide moved from 51.3% to 58.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5M to 1.8M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Olaplex’s estimated Share of Search among hair mask brands worldwide moved from 23% to 17.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 673K to 550K.
How did search popularity change for hair mask brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Kérastase lost estimated Share of Search among hair mask brands worldwide, from 60% to 58.4%.
Olaplex’s estimated Share of Search among hair mask brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 22.3% to 17.6% in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kérastase’s and Olaplex’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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