Aboki Hairdressers vs Zinc Hairdressing:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Aboki Hairdressers had more branded searches than Zinc Hairdressing among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand. Aboki Hairdressers had about 400 branded searches, while Zinc Hairdressing had 120. Aboki Hairdressers made up 37.4% of all Nelson hair salon searches we track, and Zinc Hairdressing accounted for 11.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson hair salons, Zinc Hairdressing appeared in all three answers and Aboki Hairdressers in none.
Who do people search for more?
Aboki Hairdressers, about 3 searches for every 1 for Zinc Hairdressing
Who does AI mention more?
Zinc Hairdressing, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Zinc Hairdressing, the only one of the two named
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Top Nelson hair salons in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Zinc Hairdressing appeared in all three answers. Aboki Hairdressers did not appear in any of the 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.
- The Cutting Bar3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Zinc Hairdressing3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Renaissance Organic Hair3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Mane Hair Studio2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Vibe Hair & Beauty1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Aboki Hairdressers0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Vivo Hair0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Capelli Hair Nelson0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Head Rush Hair Salon0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Nelson hair salons
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hair salon should I go to in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hair salons in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hair salon in Nelson, New Zealand for a haircut?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hair salon nelson”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hairdresser nelson”
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 Aboki Hairdressers or Zinc Hairdressing more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aboki Hairdressers and Zinc Hairdressing by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine Nelson hair salons we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Aboki Hairdressers, Zinc Hairdressing. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Aboki Hairdressers | The Cutting Bar | Zinc Hairdressing | Mane Hair Studio | The Vibe Hair & Beauty | Vivo Hair | Renaissance Organic Hair | Capelli Hair Nelson | Head Rush Hair Salon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.9% | 27.4% | 6.8% | 6% | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.85% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.7% | 30% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.7% | 25.8% | 5.3% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 2% | 0.66% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.2% | 23.6% | 7.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 0.61% | 0.61% |
| Feb 2026 | 34% | 33.3% | 6.3% | 9% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 0.69% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 26% | 6.7% | 8.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.67% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.6% | 19.4% | 6% | 9% | 19.4% | 6% | 1.5% | 0.75% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 41.2% | 21.8% | 6.7% | 10.9% | 11.8% | 5% | 0.84% | 0.84% | 0.84% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.5% | 21% | 8.1% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 4.8% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.9% | 17.9% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 7.7% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.8% | 21.7% | 8.3% | 10% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 0.83% | 0.83% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.4% | 24.3% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 0.93% | 0.93% |
How has the Aboki Hairdressers and Zinc Hairdressing comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Aboki Hairdressers was ahead of Zinc Hairdressing in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aboki Hairdressers’ share of searches among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand moved from 41.9% to 37.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 490 to 400.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zinc Hairdressing’s share of searches among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand moved from 6.8% to 11.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 120.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson hair salons in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Zinc Hairdressing overtook Mane Hair Studio and The Vibe Hair & Beauty to rank 3rd among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand, with 11.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Aboki Hairdressers lost share of searches among Nelson hair salons in New Zealand, from 40.8% to 37.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aboki Hairdressers’ and Zinc Hairdressing’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.
Aboki Hairdressers
2 branded search terms
- aboki hair
- aboki hair salon
Zinc Hairdressing
3 branded search terms
- zinc hairdressing
- zinc hairdressing nelson
- zinc-hairdressing
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