How popular isKérastase?
In September 2026, people searched for Kérastase by name about 12,300 times in New Zealand, a 29.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 25.7% of all New Zealand professional haircare and styling brand searches, placing Kérastase second out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about professional haircare and styling brands, Kérastase appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the 12.
Kérastase is the second most searched of 12 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
ghdShare of searches 34.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
KérastaseShare of searches 25.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
OlaplexShare of searches 9.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
RedkenShare of searches 8.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
PureologyShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
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Top professional haircare and styling brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kérastase was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kérastase is the most recommended of the 12.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Kérastase1st
- Redken2nd
Wella Professionals3rd- ghd4th
- De Lorenzo5th
- Olaplex6th
Kevin.Murphy7th
K188th- Pureology9th
Moroccanoil–- +2 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Kérastase4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Redken4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Wella Professionals3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- ghd2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Olaplex2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- De Lorenzo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Pureology1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- K181 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Kevin.Murphy1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Moroccanoil0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about professional haircare and styling brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which professional haircare and styling brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best professional haircare and styling brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best professional haircare and styling brand in New Zealand for damaged hair?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“salon hair products”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hair styling products”
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 professional haircare and styling brands compete with Kérastase?
Share of searches by month for ghd, Kérastase, Olaplex, Redken, Pureology, Moroccanoil, K18, Ethique. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ghd | Kérastase | Olaplex | Redken | Pureology | Moroccanoil | K18 | Ethique | Monday Haircare | Wella Professionals | Kevin.Murphy | De Lorenzo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.1% | 22.3% | 9.1% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.92% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.3% | 23.1% | 7.4% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.71% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.9% | 25.9% | 9.5% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 4% | 2% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.79% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.3% | 28.8% | 9.8% | 9% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 30% | 27.8% | 9.9% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.81% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.4% | 25.7% | 9.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.72% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.9% | 27.7% | 8.8% | 9% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.72% |
| May 2026 | 31.7% | 26.1% | 8.9% | 8.3% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.72% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.3% | 26.4% | 9.1% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.71% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.6% | 29.4% | 8% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.66% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.7% | 29.8% | 8.4% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.54% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.2% | 25.7% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.67% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34.2% | 16.3K | +7.7% | +2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.7% | 12.3K | -13.7% | -4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.9% | 4.7K | +17.7% | +1.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.9% | 4.3K | +7.6% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.4% | 2.6K | -3% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.2% | 2K | -6% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.9% | 1.9K | +8.7% | +0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.1% | 1K | -23.1% | -0.6 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.9% | 910 | +4.6% | +0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.9% | 890 | +3.5% | +0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 1.2% | 560 | -9.7% | -0.1 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.67% | 320 | +23.1% | +0.1 points |
1.
ghd34.2%
Held 1st. 16.3K estimated branded searches, +7.7% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
25.7%
Held 2nd. 12.3K estimated branded searches, -13.7% vs prior month. Share -4 points.
3.
Olaplex9.9%
Held 3rd. 4.7K estimated branded searches, +17.7% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
4.
Redken8.9%
Held 4th. 4.3K estimated branded searches, +7.6% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
5.4%
Held 5th. 2.6K estimated branded searches, -3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.2%
Held 6th. 2K estimated branded searches, -6% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
7.
K183.9%
Held 7th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +8.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
8.
Ethique2.1%
Held 8th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
1.9%
Held 9th. 910 estimated branded searches, +4.6% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.9%
Held 10th. 890 estimated branded searches, +3.5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.
Kevin.Murphy1.2%
Held 11th. 560 estimated branded searches, -9.7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
12.De Lorenzo
0.67%
Held 12th. 320 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Kérastase and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Kérastase
20 comparisons
- ghd vs Kérastase
- Garnier vs Kérastase
- Kérastase vs Olaplex
- Kérastase vs Redken
- Kérastase vs Pantene
- Kérastase vs L'Oréal Paris Elvive
- Kérastase vs OGX
- Kérastase vs Pureology
- Kérastase vs TRESemmé
- ecostore vs Kérastase
- Kérastase vs Moroccanoil
- K18 vs Kérastase
- Head & Shoulders vs Kérastase
- Ethique vs Kérastase
- Kérastase vs Monday Haircare
- Kérastase vs Wella Professionals
- Kérastase vs Nak Hair
- Kérastase vs Kevin.Murphy
- De Lorenzo vs Kérastase
- ELEVEN Australia vs Kérastase
How has branded search demand for Kérastase changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kérastase in New Zealand rose from 9.5K to 12.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kérastase’s share of searches among professional haircare and styling brands in New Zealand increased from 22.3% to 25.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kérastase’s share of searches among professional haircare and styling brands in New Zealand peaked at 29.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 22.3% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand professional haircare and styling brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, ghd gained share of searches among professional haircare and styling brands in New Zealand, from 31.7% to 34.2%.
In September 2026, Olaplex gained share of searches among professional haircare and styling brands in New Zealand, from 8.4% to 9.9%.
In September 2026, Redken gained share of searches among professional haircare and styling brands in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 8.9%.
In September 2026, Kérastase lost share of searches among professional haircare and styling brands in New Zealand, from 29.8% to 25.7%.
In September 2026, Ethique lost share of searches among professional haircare and styling brands in New Zealand, from 2.7% to 2.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for K18 in New Zealand rose 22.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.5K to 1.9K in September 2026.
How are Kérastase’s branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kérastase’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.
- kerastase
- kerastase conditioner
- kerastase elixir ultime
- kerastase genesis serum
- kerastase genesis shampoo
- kerastase hair
- kerastase hair mask
- kerastase hair oil
- kerastase hair serum
- kerastase oil
- kerastase serum
- kerastase shampoo
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Where does Kérastase compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional haircare and styling brands | 2nd of 12 | 25.7% | Shown above |
| Shampoo and haircare brands | 1st of 13 | 26.1% | Show ranking |
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