Loft Studio vs The Curl Alchemist:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Loft Studio had more branded searches than The Curl Alchemist among Dunedin hair salons in New Zealand. Loft Studio had about 390 branded searches, while The Curl Alchemist had 190. Loft Studio made up 21.2% of all Dunedin hair salon searches we track, and The Curl Alchemist accounted for 10.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Dunedin hair salons, both Loft Studio and The Curl Alchemist appeared in all three answers. Loft Studio was mentioned before The Curl Alchemist in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Loft Studio, about 2 searches for every 1 for The Curl Alchemist
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Loft Studio, named ahead of The Curl Alchemist in every answer
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Top Dunedin hair salons in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, both Loft Studio and The Curl Alchemist showed up in all three answers. Loft Studio was listed before The Curl Alchemist in every answer.
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.
- Loft Studio3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Curl Alchemist3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Zen Hair2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Aurum Hairstylists2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Pure Hairdressing2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Bellissima Hair1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Zaibatsu Hair Art1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Klone Hair0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
HairVn Hairdressing0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Vivo Hair0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Dunedin hair salons
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hair salon should I go to in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hair salons in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hair salon in Dunedin, New Zealand for a haircut?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hair salon dunedin”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hairdresser dunedin”
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.
Is Loft Studio or The Curl Alchemist more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Loft Studio and The Curl Alchemist by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 Dunedin hair salons we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Loft Studio, The Curl Alchemist. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Loft Studio | Klone Hair | The Curl Alchemist | Zen Hair | HairVn Hairdressing | Aurum Hairstylists | Vivo Hair | Bellissima Hair | Zaibatsu Hair Art | Headquarters Hairdressing | Pure Hairdressing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 14.7% | 14.7% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 6.9% | 10.1% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 21.1% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 19% | 15.6% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 8.3% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.1% | 16% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 6.8% | 11.7% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 8% | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 21.7% | 14.4% | 10.6% | 5% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.4% | 14.9% | 8.6% | 4% | 8% | 9.7% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 4% |
| Mar 2026 | 28% | 15.2% | 10% | 3.3% | 9.5% | 5.7% | 9.5% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.4% | 14.9% | 13.1% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 8% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% |
| May 2026 | 24.2% | 13.1% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 8.1% | 8.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 21.7% | 17.8% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 8.3% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 21.5% | 17.7% | 12.7% | 3.9% | 9.9% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 7.2% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 19% | 15.6% | 10.2% | 5.4% | 8.8% | 8.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 21.2% | 14.1% | 10.3% | 9.2% | 8.7% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 6% | 4.9% | 3.8% |
How has the Loft Studio and The Curl Alchemist comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Loft Studio was ahead of The Curl Alchemist in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Loft Studio’s share of searches among Dunedin hair salons in New Zealand moved from 14.7% to 21.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Curl Alchemist’s share of searches among Dunedin hair salons in New Zealand moved from 8.3% to 10.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 180 to 190.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Dunedin hair salons in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Loft Studio gained share of searches among Dunedin hair salons in New Zealand, from 19% to 21.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Loft Studio’s and The Curl Alchemist’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.
Loft Studio
1 branded search term
- loft studio dunedin
The Curl Alchemist
2 branded search terms
- curl alchemist
- the curl alchemist
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