How popular isStephen Marr?
In September 2026, people searched for Stephen Marr by name about 1,080 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 22.1% of all New Zealand Auckland hair salon searches, placing Stephen Marr third out of five salons. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland hair salons, Stephen Marr appeared in two of the three answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
Stephen Marr is the third most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
ServillesShare of searches 28.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- The Cut CoShare of searches 27.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Stephen MarrShare of searches 22.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ASC SalonShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- Marcelo & Co Hair DesignShare of searches 10.4%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top Auckland hair salons in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Stephen Marr was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Stephen Marr is the third most recommended of the five.
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.
ASC Salon3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Marcelo & Co Hair Design3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Cut Co2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Stephen Marr2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Servilles0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Auckland hair salons
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hair salon should I go to in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hair salons in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hair salon in Auckland, New Zealand for a haircut?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hair salons auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hairdresser auckland”
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 20, 2026.
Which Auckland hair salons compete with Stephen Marr?
Share of searches by month for Servilles, The Cut Co, Stephen Marr, ASC Salon, Marcelo & Co Hair Design. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Servilles | The Cut Co | Stephen Marr | ASC Salon | Marcelo & Co Hair Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.4% | 26% | 21% | 14.4% | 8.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 30% | 25.8% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 8.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 23% | 25.9% | 27.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.5% | 32.7% | 21.9% | 12.1% | 10.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.6% | 23.4% | 25% | 13.8% | 11.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.1% | 29.8% | 20.1% | 16.4% | 7.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.6% | 27% | 22.5% | 15% | 10% |
| May 2026 | 24.9% | 26.1% | 21.5% | 17.7% | 9.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.6% | 26.6% | 21.7% | 14.7% | 8.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 27% | 26.8% | 21.4% | 14.8% | 9.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.1% | 22% | 23.1% | 15.8% | 11% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.1% | 27.1% | 22.1% | 12.3% | 10.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 28.1% | 1.4K | +5.5% | 0 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 27.1% | 1.3K | +30% | +5.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 22.1% | 1.1K | +0.95% | -1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.3% | 590 | -18.1% | -3.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.4% | 500 | 0% | -0.6 points |
28.1%
Held 1st. 1.4K estimated branded searches, +5.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
27.1%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +5.1 points.
22.1%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 1.1K estimated branded searches, +0.95% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
12.3%
Held 4th. 590 estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -3.5 points.
10.4%
Held 5th. 500 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
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How has branded search demand for Stephen Marr changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Stephen Marr in New Zealand held steady at 1.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stephen Marr’s share of searches among Auckland hair salons in New Zealand increased from 21% to 22.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stephen Marr’s share of searches among Auckland hair salons in New Zealand peaked at 27.1% in December 2025 and was lowest at 20.1% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland hair salons in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, The Cut Co overtook Stephen Marr to rank 2nd among Auckland hair salons in New Zealand, with 27.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, ASC Salon lost share of searches among Auckland hair salons in New Zealand, from 15.8% to 12.3%.

In September 2026, Stephen Marr lost share of searches among Auckland hair salons in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 22.1%.
In September 2026, Marcelo & Co Hair Design lost share of searches among Auckland hair salons in New Zealand, from 11% to 10.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Servilles in New Zealand fell 11.2% over 12 measured months, from 1.5K to 1.4K in September 2026.
How are Stephen Marr’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Stephen Marr’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.
- stephen marr
- stephen marr booking
- stephen marr hair
- stephen marr hairdresser
- stephen marr stylists
- stephenmarr
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Where does Stephen Marr compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair salon chains | 5th of 6 | 4.8% | Show ranking |
| Auckland hair salons | 3rd of 5 | 22.1% | Shown above |

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