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How popular isDyson?

In September 2026, people searched for Dyson by name about 53,100 times in New Zealand, an 18.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 55.8% of all New Zealand hair styling tool brand searches, placing Dyson first out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hair styling tool brands, Dyson appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Dyson is the most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. DysonShare of searches 55.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. ghdShare of searches 29.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. Shark BeautyShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. RemingtonShare of searches 2.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  5. BaBylissShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top hair styling tool brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dyson appeared in all five answers. Dyson is the most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Dyson1st
  2. ghd2nd
  3. Shark Beauty3rd
  4. Cloud Nine4th
  5. Remington5th
  6. VS Sassoon6th
  7. 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

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5 answers

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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 Dyson?

Dyson against hair styling tool brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Dyson, ghd, Shark Beauty, Remington, BaByliss. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDysonghdShark BeautyRemingtonBaBylissVS SassoonCloud Nine
Oct 202553.8%30.2%9.7%2.2%2.5%0.88%0.73%
Nov 202557%27.8%10.5%1.8%1.5%0.66%0.7%
Dec 202556.8%25.3%12.2%2.4%1.8%0.92%0.64%
Jan 202656.2%25.6%11.3%2.6%2.6%1%0.73%
Feb 202651.9%31.4%8.6%2.5%2.8%0.95%1.8%
Mar 202653.5%33.1%6.9%2.2%2.7%0.86%0.73%
Apr 202652.8%32.5%8%2.7%2.7%0.83%0.58%
May 202653.1%29.6%10.3%2.9%2.5%1.2%0.57%
Jun 202651.9%31.3%9.7%2.6%3%0.78%0.66%
Jul 202652.9%29.1%11.5%2.7%2.3%0.88%0.49%
Aug 202652.9%30%9.6%3.2%2.6%1.1%0.63%
Sep 202655.8%29.1%8.6%2.9%2.2%0.8%0.57%

  1. 1.Dyson

    55.8%

    Held 1st. 33.4K estimated branded searches, +16.1% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.

  2. 2.ghd

    29.1%

    Held 2nd. 17.4K estimated branded searches, +7.1% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  3. 3.Shark Beauty

    8.6%

    Held 3rd. 5.1K estimated branded searches, -1.3% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  4. 4.Remington

    2.9%

    Held 4th. 1.8K estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  5. 5.BaByliss

    2.2%

    Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -6.4% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  6. 6.VS Sassoon

    0.8%

    Held 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  7. 7.Cloud Nine

    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 Dyson changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Dyson in New Zealand rose from 44.7K to 53.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dyson’s share of searches among hair styling tool brands in New Zealand increased from 53.8% to 55.8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dyson’s share of searches among hair styling tool brands in New Zealand peaked at 57% in November 2025 and was lowest at 51.9% in February 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand hair styling tool brands in September 2026?

5 changes

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

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

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Dyson’s branded searches counted?

16 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dyson’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.

  • dyson
  • dyson air cleaner
  • dyson air wrap
  • dyson airwrap
  • dyson cool fan
  • dyson curling wand
  • dyson fan
  • dyson hair dryer
  • dyson hair styler
  • dyson stick vacuum
  • dyson straightener
  • dyson submarine
  • dyson supersonic
  • dyson vacuum
  • dyson vacuum cleaner
  • dyson wash g1

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Dyson compete?

Dyson is ranked in 12 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Vacuum cleaner brands1st of 951.4%Show ranking
Hair styling tool brands1st of 755.8%Shown above
Handheld vacuum brands1st of 757.2%Show ranking
Cordless vacuum brands1st of 858.6%Show ranking
Portable heater brands1st of 665.9%Show ranking
Standing fan brands1st of 571.7%Show ranking
Stick vacuum brands1st of 872.6%Show ranking
Pet vacuum brands1st of 480.9%Show ranking
Hair brush brands1st of 877.7%Show ranking
Bagless canister vacuum brands1st of 479.3%Show ranking
Mini vacuum brands1st of 386.7%Show ranking
Mop vacuum brands2nd of 36.7%Show ranking
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