Kérastase vs OGX:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kérastase had more branded searches than OGX among shampoo and haircare brands in New Zealand. Kérastase had about 12,300 branded searches, while OGX had 2,880. Kérastase made up 26.1% of all shampoo and haircare brand searches we track, and OGX accounted for 6.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shampoo and haircare brands, Kérastase appeared in two of the five answers and OGX in one. Kérastase was mentioned before OGX in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Kérastase, about 4 searches for every 1 for OGX
Who does AI mention more?
Kérastase, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, OGX in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Kérastase, named ahead of OGX in 2 of 3 answers
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Top shampoo and haircare brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kérastase was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. OGX was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kérastase was listed before OGX in two out of three answers that named either.
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.
Redken5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
L'Oréal Paris Elvive3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kérastase2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Olaplex2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pantene2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ecostore2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ethique2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Nak Hair2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- ELEVEN Australia2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OGX1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which shampoo or haircare brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best shampoo and haircare brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best shampoo or haircare brand in New Zealand for everyday hair care?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“shampoo brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“shampoo for dry hair”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Kérastase or OGX more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kérastase and OGX by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 shampoo and haircare brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Kérastase, OGX. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kérastase | Garnier | Olaplex | Redken | Pantene | L'Oréal Paris Elvive | OGX | TRESemmé | ecostore | Head & Shoulders | Ethique | Nak Hair | ELEVEN Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.4% | 12.1% | 10.8% | 9.6% | 7.6% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 5.4% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.5% | 11.1% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 4.8% | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.22% |
| Dec 2025 | 32% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 9.3% | 6.9% | 7% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.17% |
| Jan 2026 | 28% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.8% | 12.3% | 10.2% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 6% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.6% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.22% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% | 10% | 8.4% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.22% |
| May 2026 | 28.4% | 12.9% | 9.6% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 8.5% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.17% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.3% | 12.9% | 9.7% | 10% | 6.8% | 9.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.21% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.8% | 13% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 7.8% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.15% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.2% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 8.5% | 9% | 8.7% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.1% | 13.9% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 5% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.15% |
How has the Kérastase and OGX comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kérastase was ahead of OGX in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kérastase’s share of searches among shampoo and haircare brands in New Zealand moved from 26.4% to 26.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.5K to 12.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OGX’s share of searches among shampoo and haircare brands in New Zealand moved from 4.5% to 6.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand shampoo and haircare brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Kérastase lost share of searches among shampoo and haircare brands in New Zealand, from 29.2% to 26.1%.

In September 2026, OGX lost share of searches among shampoo and haircare brands in New Zealand, from 6.6% to 6.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
19 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kérastase’s and OGX’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
OGX
7 branded search terms
- argan ogx oil
- ogx
- ogx coconut oil
- ogx conditioner
- ogx hair
- ogx shampoo
- ogx thick
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