Bumble and bumble vs Head & Shoulders:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Head & Shoulders had more branded searches than Bumble and bumble among shampoo brands in the United Kingdom. Head & Shoulders had about 8,100 branded searches, while Bumble and bumble had 2,900. Head & Shoulders made up 2.7% of all shampoo brand searches we track, and Bumble and bumble accounted for 0.97%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shampoo brands, Head & Shoulders appeared in two of the five answers and Bumble and bumble in none.
Who do people search for more?
Head & Shoulders, about 3 searches for every 1 for Bumble and bumble
Who does AI mention more?
Head & Shoulders, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Bumble and bumble in 0
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Top shampoo brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Head & Shoulders was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bumble and bumble did not appear in any of the five 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.
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
Bumble and bumble0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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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.
Is Bumble and bumble or Head & Shoulders more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bumble and bumble and Head & Shoulders by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 shampoo brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Head & Shoulders, Bumble and bumble. 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% |
How has the Bumble and bumble and Head & Shoulders comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Head & Shoulders was ahead of Bumble and bumble in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bumble and bumble’s share of searches among shampoo brands in the United Kingdom moved from 1.1% to 0.97%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Head & Shoulders’ share of searches among shampoo brands in the United Kingdom moved from 3% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 8.1K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom shampoo brands in September 2026?
3 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, Bumble and bumble lost share of searches among shampoo brands in the United Kingdom, from 1.8% to 0.97%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Head & Shoulders in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 8.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bumble and bumble’s and Head & Shoulders’ 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.
Bumble and bumble
1 branded search term
- bumble and bumble
Head & Shoulders
1 branded search term
- head and shoulders
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