Kérastase vs Pureology:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kérastase had more branded searches than Pureology among professional haircare and styling brands in New Zealand. Kérastase had about 12,300 branded searches, while Pureology had 2,580. Kérastase made up 25.7% of all professional haircare and styling brand searches we track, and Pureology accounted for 5.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about professional haircare and styling brands, Kérastase appeared in four of the five answers and Pureology in one. Kérastase was mentioned before Pureology in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Kérastase, about 5 searches for every 1 for Pureology
Who does AI mention more?
Kérastase, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Pureology in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Kérastase, named ahead of Pureology in every answer
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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. Pureology was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kérastase was listed before Pureology in every answer.
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.
Is Kérastase or Pureology more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kérastase and Pureology by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 professional haircare and styling brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Kérastase, Pureology. 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% |
How has the Kérastase and Pureology comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kérastase was ahead of Pureology in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kérastase’s share of searches among professional haircare and styling brands in New Zealand moved from 22.3% to 25.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.5K to 12.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pureology’s share of searches among professional haircare and styling brands in New Zealand moved from 5.3% to 5.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 2.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand professional haircare and styling brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Kérastase lost share of searches among professional haircare and styling brands in New Zealand, from 29.8% to 25.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pureology in New Zealand rose 15.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.2K to 2.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
20 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kérastase’s and Pureology’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Kérastase
12 branded search terms
- 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
Pureology
8 branded search terms
- pureology
- pureology color fanatic
- pureology conditioner
- pureology cure shampoo
- pureology hydrate conditioner
- pureology hydrate shampoo
- pureology shampoo
- pureology shampoo conditioner
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