How popular isCloud Nine?
In September 2026, people searched for Cloud Nine by name about 340 times in New Zealand, a 15% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.57% of all New Zealand hair styling tool brand searches, placing Cloud Nine seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hair styling tool brands, Cloud Nine appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Cloud Nine is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
DysonShare of searches 55.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ghdShare of searches 29.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Shark BeautyShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
RemingtonShare of searches 2.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Cloud NineShare of searches 0.57%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top hair styling tool brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cloud Nine was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Cloud Nine is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Dyson1st
ghd2nd
Shark Beauty3rd
Cloud Nine4th
Remington5th
VS Sassoon6th
BaByliss–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Dyson5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ghd5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Remington4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Shark Beauty3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cloud Nine2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
VS Sassoon1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BaByliss0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hair styling tool brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hair styling tool brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hair styling tool brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hair styling tool brand in New Zealand for smooth styling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hair dryer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hair straightener nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which hair styling tool brands compete with Cloud Nine?
Share of searches by month for Dyson, ghd, Shark Beauty, Remington, BaByliss, Cloud Nine. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dyson | ghd | Shark Beauty | Remington | BaByliss | VS Sassoon | Cloud Nine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.8% | 30.2% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.88% | 0.73% |
| Nov 2025 | 57% | 27.8% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.66% | 0.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.8% | 25.3% | 12.2% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.92% | 0.64% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.2% | 25.6% | 11.3% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1% | 0.73% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.9% | 31.4% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.95% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.5% | 33.1% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.86% | 0.73% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.8% | 32.5% | 8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.83% | 0.58% |
| May 2026 | 53.1% | 29.6% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.57% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.9% | 31.3% | 9.7% | 2.6% | 3% | 0.78% | 0.66% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 29.1% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.88% | 0.49% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.9% | 30% | 9.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.63% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.8% | 29.1% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.57% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.8% | 33.4K | +16.1% | +2.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.1% | 17.4K | +7.1% | -0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.6% | 5.1K | -1.3% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.9% | 1.8K | +1.2% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.2% | 1.3K | -6.4% | -0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.8% | 480 | -18.6% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.57% | 340 | 0% | -0.1 points |
1.
Dyson55.8%
Held 1st. 33.4K estimated branded searches, +16.1% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
2.
ghd29.1%
Held 2nd. 17.4K estimated branded searches, +7.1% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
8.6%
Held 3rd. 5.1K estimated branded searches, -1.3% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
2.9%
Held 4th. 1.8K estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
BaByliss2.2%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -6.4% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
0.8%
Held 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.57%
Held 7th. 340 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Cloud Nine changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cloud Nine in New Zealand fell from 400 to 340.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cloud Nine’s share of searches among hair styling tool brands in New Zealand peaked at 1.8% in February 2026 and was lowest at 0.49% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hair styling tool brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Dyson gained share of searches among hair styling tool brands in New Zealand, from 52.9% to 55.8%.

In September 2026, Shark Beauty lost share of searches among hair styling tool brands in New Zealand, from 9.6% to 8.6%.

In September 2026, ghd lost share of searches among hair styling tool brands in New Zealand, from 30% to 29.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Remington in New Zealand rose 47.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.2K to 1.8K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Cloud Nine in New Zealand fell 15% over 12 measured months, from 400 to 340 in September 2026.
How are Cloud Nine’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cloud Nine’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- cloud nine hair
- cloud nine straightener
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