The Curl Alchemist vs Zen Hair:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The Curl Alchemist had more branded searches than Zen Hair among Dunedin hair salons in New Zealand. The Curl Alchemist had about 190 branded searches, while Zen Hair had 170. The Curl Alchemist made up 10.3% of all Dunedin hair salon searches we track, and Zen Hair accounted for 9.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Dunedin hair salons, The Curl Alchemist appeared in all three answers and Zen Hair in two. The Curl Alchemist was mentioned before Zen Hair in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
The Curl Alchemist, about 12% more searches than Zen Hair
Who does AI mention more?
The Curl Alchemist, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
The Curl Alchemist, named ahead of Zen Hair in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Dunedin hair salons in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Curl Alchemist appeared in all three answers. Zen Hair was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. The Curl Alchemist was listed before Zen Hair in two out of three answers.
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 The Curl Alchemist or Zen Hair more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for The Curl Alchemist and Zen Hair 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 The Curl Alchemist, Zen Hair. 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 The Curl Alchemist and Zen Hair comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The Curl Alchemist was ahead of Zen Hair in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zen Hair’s share of searches among Dunedin hair salons in New Zealand moved from 3.2% to 9.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 170.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Dunedin hair salons in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Zen Hair overtook HairVn Hairdressing and 5 others to rank 4th among Dunedin hair salons in New Zealand, with 9.2% of the searches.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Curl Alchemist’s and Zen Hair’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.
The Curl Alchemist
2 branded search terms
- curl alchemist
- the curl alchemist
Zen Hair
1 branded search term
- zen hair dunedin
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