How popular isMane Hair Studio?
In September 2026, people searched for Mane Hair Studio by name about 110 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 10.3% of all New Zealand Nelson hair salon searches, placing Mane Hair Studio fourth out of nine salons. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson hair salons, Mane Hair Studio appeared in two of the three answers and was the joint second most recommended of the nine.
Mane Hair Studio is the fourth most searched of 9 competitors and the joint second most recommended in AI answers.
- Aboki HairdressersShare of searches 37.4%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
- The Cutting BarShare of searches 24.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
- Zinc HairdressingShare of searches 11.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
- Mane Hair StudioShare of searches 10.3%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
The Vibe Hair & BeautyShare of searches 6.5%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top Nelson hair salons in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Mane Hair Studio was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Mane Hair Studio is the joint second most recommended of the nine.
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.
- The Cutting Bar3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Zinc Hairdressing3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Renaissance Organic Hair3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Mane Hair Studio2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Vibe Hair & Beauty1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Aboki Hairdressers0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Vivo Hair0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Capelli Hair Nelson0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Head Rush Hair Salon0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hair salon should I go to in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hair salons in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hair salon in Nelson, New Zealand for a haircut?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hair salon nelson”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hairdresser nelson”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Nelson hair salons compete with Mane Hair Studio?
Share of searches by month for Aboki Hairdressers, The Cutting Bar, Zinc Hairdressing, Mane Hair Studio, The Vibe Hair & Beauty, Vivo Hair. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Aboki Hairdressers | The Cutting Bar | Zinc Hairdressing | Mane Hair Studio | The Vibe Hair & Beauty | Vivo Hair | Renaissance Organic Hair | Capelli Hair Nelson | Head Rush Hair Salon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.9% | 27.4% | 6.8% | 6% | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.85% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.7% | 30% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.7% | 25.8% | 5.3% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 2% | 0.66% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.2% | 23.6% | 7.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 0.61% | 0.61% |
| Feb 2026 | 34% | 33.3% | 6.3% | 9% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 0.69% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 26% | 6.7% | 8.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.67% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.6% | 19.4% | 6% | 9% | 19.4% | 6% | 1.5% | 0.75% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 41.2% | 21.8% | 6.7% | 10.9% | 11.8% | 5% | 0.84% | 0.84% | 0.84% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.5% | 21% | 8.1% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 4.8% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.9% | 17.9% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 7.7% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.8% | 21.7% | 8.3% | 10% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 0.83% | 0.83% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.4% | 24.3% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 0.93% | 0.93% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.4% | 400 | -18.4% | -3.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.3% | 260 | 0% | +2.6 points | |
| 3, moved from 5th to 3rd | 11.2% | 120 | +20% | +2.9 pointsmoved from 5th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 10.3% | 110 | -8.3% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 6.5% | 70 | -36.4% | -2.6 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.5% | 70 | -12.5% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.9% | 20 | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.93% | 10 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.93% | 10 | 0% | +0.1 points |
37.4%
Held 1st. 400 estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -3.5 points.
24.3%
Held 2nd. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
11.2%
Moved from 5th to 3rd. 120 estimated branded searches, +20% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
10.3%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 110 estimated branded searches, -8.3% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.5%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, -36.4% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
6.5%
Held 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, -12.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.9%
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.93%
Held 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.93%
Held 9th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Mane Hair Studio and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Mane Hair Studio changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Mane Hair Studio in New Zealand held steady at 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mane Hair Studio’s share of searches among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand increased from 6% to 10.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mane Hair Studio’s share of searches among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand peaked at 11.3% in June 2026 and was lowest at 6% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mane Hair Studio rose from 5th to 4th among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson hair salons in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Zinc Hairdressing overtook Mane Hair Studio and The Vibe Hair & Beauty to rank 3rd among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand, with 11.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, The Cutting Bar gained share of searches among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand, from 21.7% to 24.3%.
In September 2026, Aboki Hairdressers lost share of searches among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand, from 40.8% to 37.4%.

In September 2026, The Vibe Hair & Beauty lost share of searches among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand, from 9.2% to 6.5%.
Renaissance Organic Hair’s share of searches among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.81% to 1.9% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mane Hair Studio in New Zealand rose 57.1% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 110 in September 2026.
How are Mane Hair Studio’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mane Hair Studio’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.
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