How popular isKess Hair & Beauty?
In September 2026, people searched for Kess Hair & Beauty by name about 3,810 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 5.9% of all New Zealand Palmerston North hair salon searches, placing Kess Hair & Beauty ninth out of 11 salons. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North hair salons, Kess Hair & Beauty did not appear in any of the answers.
Kess Hair & Beauty is the ninth most searched of 11 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
- The Hair CompanyShare of searches 22.2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
- Alchemy & IShare of searches 14.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
- The Right CutShare of searches 14.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
NV Hair DesignShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Kess Hair & BeautyShare of searches 5.9%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Palmerston North hair salons in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Kess Hair & Beauty did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Alchemy & I3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- NV Hair Design3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Sphere Hair3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Blush Hair Boutique3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- The Hair Company2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- The Right Cut2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bijonei Hair Design1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Veronica Jayne0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Vivo Hair0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Kess Hair & Beauty0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Palmerston North hair salons
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hair salon should I go to in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hair salons in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hair salon in Palmerston North, New Zealand for a haircut?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hair salon palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hairdresser palmerston north”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which Palmerston North hair salons compete with Kess Hair & Beauty?
Share of searches by month for The Hair Company, Alchemy & I, The Right Cut, NV Hair Design, Veronica Jayne, Sphere Hair, Vivo Hair, Bijonei Hair Design, Kess Hair & Beauty. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The Hair Company | Alchemy & I | The Right Cut | NV Hair Design | Veronica Jayne | Sphere Hair | Vivo Hair | Bijonei Hair Design | Kess Hair & Beauty | Blush Hair Boutique | Sphere Hair Salon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 13.9% | 12.2% | 22.2% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 7.8% | 10% | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 0.56% |
| Nov 2025 | 16% | 13.9% | 20.6% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 5.7% | 12.4% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1% | 0.52% |
| Dec 2025 | 15% | 10.4% | 23.1% | 8.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 11% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 0.58% | 0.58% |
| Jan 2026 | 14.9% | 10.6% | 19.2% | 12.5% | 4.8% | 7.2% | 12% | 5.8% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 0.48% |
| Feb 2026 | 17.1% | 12.2% | 18.2% | 11.6% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 11% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 0.55% |
| Mar 2026 | 15.1% | 13.2% | 16.1% | 12.7% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 0.49% |
| Apr 2026 | 14.8% | 10.8% | 18.8% | 14.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.7% | 8% | 8% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 13.7% | 12.1% | 17.4% | 13.7% | 7.4% | 8.4% | 7.4% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 0.53% |
| Jun 2026 | 16.6% | 12.3% | 17.6% | 11.2% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 0.53% |
| Jul 2026 | 19% | 12.6% | 15.5% | 14.9% | 6.9% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 0.57% |
| Aug 2026 | 16.4% | 9.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 7.4% | 11.6% | 9% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 0.53% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.2% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 9.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 0.54% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 22.2% | 410 | +32.3% | +5.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 5th to 2nd | 14.6% | 270 | +50% | +5.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 1st to 3rd | 14.6% | 270 | -18.2% | -2.9 pointsmoved from 1st to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 9.2% | 170 | -34.6% | -4.6 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 7th to 5th | 8.6% | 160 | +14.3% | +1.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 4th to 6th | 8.1% | 150 | -31.8% | -3.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 8.1% | 150 | -11.8% | -0.9 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 6.5% | 120 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 5.9% | 110 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.6% | 30 | -25% | -0.5 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.54% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
22.2%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 410 estimated branded searches, +32.3% vs prior month. Share +5.8 points.
14.6%
Moved from 5th to 2nd. 270 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +5.1 points.
14.6%
Moved from 1st to 3rd. 270 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
9.2%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 170 estimated branded searches, -34.6% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
8.6%
Moved from 7th to 5th. 160 estimated branded searches, +14.3% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
8.1%
Moved from 4th to 6th. 150 estimated branded searches, -31.8% vs prior month. Share -3.5 points.
8.1%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 150 estimated branded searches, -11.8% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
6.5%
Held 8th. 120 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.9%
Held 9th. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.6%
Held 10th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
0.54%
Held 11th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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Every comparison with Kess Hair & Beauty
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How has branded search demand for Kess Hair & Beauty changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kess Hair & Beauty in New Zealand held steady at 3.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kess Hair & Beauty’s share of searches among Palmerston North hair salons in New Zealand decreased from 7.8% to 5.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kess Hair & Beauty’s share of searches among Palmerston North hair salons in New Zealand peaked at 12.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 4.8% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kess Hair & Beauty fell from 6th to 9th among Palmerston North hair salons in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North hair salons in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, The Hair Company overtook The Right Cut to become the leader among Palmerston North hair salons in New Zealand, with 22.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Veronica Jayne overtook Sphere Hair and Vivo Hair to rank 5th among Palmerston North hair salons in New Zealand, with 8.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Alchemy & I overtook The Right Cut and 2 others to rank 2nd among Palmerston North hair salons in New Zealand, with 14.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, NV Hair Design lost share of searches among Palmerston North hair salons in New Zealand, from 13.8% to 9.2%.
In September 2026, Sphere Hair lost share of searches among Palmerston North hair salons in New Zealand, from 11.6% to 8.1%.
In September 2026, The Right Cut lost share of searches among Palmerston North hair salons in New Zealand, from 17.5% to 14.6%.
How are Kess Hair & Beauty’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kess Hair & Beauty’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.
- kess hair
- kess hair & beauty
- kess hair and beauty
- kess hair beauty
- kess hair chartwell
- kess hair salon
- kess hairdressers
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Where does Kess Hair & Beauty compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair salon chains | 6th of 6 | 2.6% | Show ranking |
| Palmerston North hair salons | 9th of 11 | 5.9% | Shown above |
| Hamilton hair salons | 6th of 6 | 2.9% | Show ranking |
| New Plymouth hair salons | 4th of 9 | 10.2% | Show ranking |
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