How popular isMoroccanoil?
In September 2026, people searched for Moroccanoil by name about 27,100 times in the United Kingdom, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 9.1% of all United Kingdom shampoo brand searches, placing Moroccanoil fourth out of 15 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shampoo brands, Moroccanoil appeared in one of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the 15.
Moroccanoil is the fourth most searched of 15 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
KérastaseShare of searches 24.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
K18Share of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
OlaplexShare of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MoroccanoilShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
RedkenShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top shampoo brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Moroccanoil was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Moroccanoil is the fifth most recommended of the 15.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
L'Oréal Paris Elvive1st
Kérastase2nd
Redken3rd
Olaplex4th
Moroccanoil5th
Dove6th
Herbal Essences7th
Head & Shoulders8th
K18–
OGX–- +5 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
L'Oréal Paris Elvive4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kérastase2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Redken2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Head & Shoulders2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Olaplex1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Moroccanoil1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dove1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Herbal Essences1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
K180 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OGX0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about shampoo brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which shampoo should I use in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best shampoo brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best shampoo for hair loss?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“shampoo”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best shampoo”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 26, 2026.
Which shampoo brands compete with Moroccanoil?
Share of searches by month for Kérastase, K18, Olaplex, Moroccanoil, Redken, OGX, Philip Kingsley, Aussie, TRESemmé, Dove, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, L'Oréal Paris Elvive. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kérastase | K18 | Olaplex | Moroccanoil | Redken | OGX | Philip Kingsley | Aussie | TRESemmé | Dove | Head & Shoulders | Herbal Essences | L'Oréal Paris Elvive | Pantene | Bumble and bumble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.2% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 3% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 25% | 16.8% | 20.6% | 11.2% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.4% | 16.3% | 19.9% | 10.9% | 6% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.7% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.2% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.5% | 15.7% | 19.2% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.4% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 21.1% | 14.1% | 17.3% | 14.1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 21.5% | 14.4% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.2% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.2% | 16.8% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.8% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 4% | 4% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.97% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 24.8% | 74K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.6% | 49.5K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.6% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +2.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.1% | 27.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.1% | 18.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.3% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 9, moved from 11th to 9th | 3.3% | 9.9K | +22.2% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 11th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 9th to 10th | 2.7% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 10th | |
| 11, moved from 10th to 11th | 2.7% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 10th to 11th | |
| 12, held 12th | 2.2% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 2.2% | 6.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 14, moved from 15th to 14th | 1.5% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 15th to 14th | |
| 15, moved from 14th to 15th | 0.97% | 2.9K | -46.3% | -0.9 pointsmoved from 14th to 15th |
24.8%
Held 1st. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
2.
K1816.6%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.
Olaplex16.6%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
9.1%
Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Redken6.1%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
OGX4%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
4%
Held 7th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
8.
Aussie3.3%
Held 8th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
9.
TRESemmé3.3%
Moved from 11th to 9th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
10.
Dove2.7%
Moved from 9th to 10th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.7%
Moved from 10th to 11th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.2%
Held 12th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.2%
Held 13th. 6.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
14.
Pantene1.5%
Moved from 15th to 14th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
0.97%
Moved from 14th to 15th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -46.3% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
Compare popularity between Moroccanoil and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Moroccanoil
14 comparisons
- K18 vs Moroccanoil
- Kérastase vs Moroccanoil
- Moroccanoil vs Olaplex
- Moroccanoil vs Redken
- Moroccanoil vs OGX
- Moroccanoil vs Philip Kingsley
- Aussie vs Moroccanoil
- Moroccanoil vs TRESemmé
- Dove vs Moroccanoil
- Head & Shoulders vs Moroccanoil
- Herbal Essences vs Moroccanoil
- L'Oréal Paris Elvive vs Moroccanoil
- Moroccanoil vs Pantene
- Bumble and bumble vs Moroccanoil
How has branded search demand for Moroccanoil changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Moroccanoil in the United Kingdom fell from 33.1K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Moroccanoil’s share of searches among shampoo brands in the United Kingdom decreased from 9.9% to 9.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Moroccanoil’s share of searches among shampoo brands in the United Kingdom peaked at 14.1% in May 2026 and was lowest at 9.1% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom shampoo brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, TRESemmé overtook Dove and Head & Shoulders to rank 9th among shampoo brands in the United Kingdom, with 3.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Olaplex gained share of searches among shampoo brands in the United Kingdom, from 13.8% to 16.6%.

In September 2026, OGX lost share of searches among shampoo brands in the United Kingdom, from 5% to 4%.

In September 2026, Bumble and bumble lost share of searches among shampoo brands in the United Kingdom, from 1.8% to 0.97%.

Moroccanoil’s share of searches among shampoo brands in the United Kingdom has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 11.7% to 9.1% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Pantene rose from 15th to 14th among shampoo brands in the United Kingdom.
How are Moroccanoil’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Moroccanoil’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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