The subcategory · week of Nov 2 – 8

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Picked by AI, checked by people.

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  1. #1same place as last weekNo. 7 Bonding OilOlaplexAlso #1 Best Hair Oils · #12 Beauty & Personal CareLast week #1 · 20 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #1 · people #18 of 18

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#11
    3. Gemini#10
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#18people’s order, of 18 checked · AI #1 ?
    • Buyers’ rating3.931,066 ratings · Oct 2026
  2. #2same place as last weekDon't Despair Repair Deep Conditioning MaskBriogeoAlso #3 Best Hair Masks · #8 Best ConditionersLast week #2 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#14
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.417,036 ratings · Jun 2026
  3. #3same place as last weekHydrate ShampooPureologyAlso #1 Best Shampoos for Dry Hair · #16 Beauty & Personal CareLast week #3 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#22
    2. Claude#36
    3. Gemini#6
    4. AI Mode#1
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#35

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.513,920 ratings · Oct 2026
  4. #4same place as last weekIntense Hydrating MaskMoroccanoilAlso #1 Best Hair MasksLast week #4 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#43
    2. Claude#21
    3. Gemini#34
    4. AI Mode#16
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#72

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.714,208 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 3 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Press2/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • ByrdieRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • AllureRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • ReviewedMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • WIREDMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Good HousekeepingMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  5. #5up 1 place since last weekAll Soft ShampooRedkenAlso #2 Best Shampoos for Dry HairLast week #6 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#11
    2. Claude#27
    3. Gemini#19
    4. AI Mode#22
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#43

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.613,509 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press0/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • ByrdieMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • The New York TimesMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Business InsiderMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  6. #6up 3 places since last weekLeave-In Molecular Repair Hair MaskK18Also #2 Best Hair MasksLast week #9 · 15 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #6 · people #17 of 18

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#8
    2. Claude#12
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#3
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#17people’s order, of 18 checked · AI #6 ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.1129 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.8/5read from 2 videos · Oct 2026 ? 12
    • Press3/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • ByrdieRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • AllureRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Good HousekeepingRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  7. #7same place as last weekNo. 4 Bond Maintenance ShampooOlaplexAlso #3 Best Shampoos for Dry HairLast week #7 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemini#5
    4. AI Mode#29
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#42

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.744,278 ratings · Oct 2026

    Watch · TikTok ?

    3 TikTok clips · 804K views

    464K314K26.2K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  8. #8down 3 places since last weekNo. 5 Bond Maintenance ConditionerOlaplexAlso #1 Best ConditionersLast week #5 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemini#9
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.48,550 ratings · Oct 2026

    Watch · TikTok ?

    1 TikTok clip · 314K views

    314K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  9. #9down 1 place since last weekT/Sal Therapeutic ShampooNeutrogenaAlso #1 Best Anti-Dandruff ShampoosLast week #8 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claude#26
    3. Gemini#28
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#99
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.41,945 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  10. #10up 2 places since last weekHoney Infused Hair OilGisouAlso #2 Best Hair OilsLast week #12 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#23
    2. Claude#96
    3. Gemini#15
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#45

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.310,875 ratings · Jul 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  11. #11up 2 places since last weekAcidic Bonding Concentrate ConditionerRedkennot checkedAlso #2 Best ConditionersLast week #13 · 15 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#17
    2. Claude#28
    3. Gemini#26
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  12. #12up 7 places since last weekMedicated Maximum Strength ShampooSelsun BlueAlso #2 Best Anti-Dandruff ShampoosLast week #19 · 5 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claude#22
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#15
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.66,291 ratings · Oct 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  13. #13up 4 places since last weekT/Gel Therapeutic ShampooNeutrogenaAlso #3 Best Anti-Dandruff ShampoosLast week #17 · 12 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#29
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.22,548 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  14. #14up 2 places since last weekSoulfood Nourishing MaskAmikaSingle offer $20 · single offer, seen in OctMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #5 Best Hair MasksLast week #16 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#49
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Mode#23
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.610,652 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Price · seen in Oct 2026 ?

    Single offer$20one-timesingle offer1 store

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  15. #15down 4 places since last weekNo. 8 Bond Intense Moisture MaskOlaplexAlso #4 Best Hair MasksLast week #11 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#8
    4. AI Mode#9
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.57,172 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 8 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    8 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  16. #16down 6 places since last weekTreatment OriginalMoroccanoilMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #3 Best Hair OilsLast week #10 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#18
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#27
    4. AI Mode#10
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#65

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.9156 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press3/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • AllureRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Refinery29Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Harper's BAZAARRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  17. #17down 2 places since last weekGhost OilVerbMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #4 Best Hair OilsLast week #15 · 14 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#74
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#51
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#78

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.77,392 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 6 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    6 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  18. #18same place as last weekHydrate ConditionerPureologyAlso #3 Best ConditionersLast week #18 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#34
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#31
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#56

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.612,406 ratings · Oct 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  19. #19up 2 places since last weekHair OilOuaiRe-entryAlso #5 Best Hair OilsLast week #21 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#42
    2. Claude#29
    3. Gemini#32
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.513,920 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  20. #20up 2 places since last weekDon't Despair Repair Super Moisture ShampooBriogeoRe-entrynot checkedAlso #4 Best Shampoos for Dry HairLast week #22 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#59
    2. Claude#9
    3. Gemini#38
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#76

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

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  1. #21Nutritive Bain Satin Riche ShampooKérastase · last wk #26 3 wks in top 20
  2. #22Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% KetoconazoleNizoral · last wk #24 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Hydrating ShampooMoroccanoil · last wk #14 14 wks in top 20
  4. #24FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying SystemShark · last wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  5. #25Elixir Ultime L’Huile OriginaleKérastase · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26A-D Anti-Dandruff ShampooNizoral · last wk #23 17 wks in top 20
  7. #27AireLuxe Hair DryerT3 · last wk #20 2 wks in top 20
  8. #28Gold Lust Nourishing Hair OilOribe · last wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Classic Clean Anti-Dandruff ShampooHead & Shoulders · last wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Fine Hair ConditionerOuai · last wk #30 3 wks in top 20
  11. #31True Volume Thickening ShampooJack Black · last wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Restore ShampooLiving Proof · last wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Hydro Rush Intense Moisture ShampooAmika · last wk #34 2 wks in top 20
  14. #34Tea Tree Special ShampooPaul Mitchell · last wk #33 17 wks in top 20Passes the check
  15. #35Supersonic rDyson · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  16. #36Daily Cleansing ShampooAmerican Crew · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37All Soft ConditionerRedken · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38No. 3 Hair PerfectorOlaplex · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Helios Professional Hair Dryerghd · last wk #48 9 wks in top 20
  20. #40Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening OilMielle Organics · last wk #32 9 wks in top 20
  21. #41Moisture Repair ConditionerMoroccanoil · last wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense ShampooHead & Shoulders · last wk #64 2 wks in top 20
  23. #43Gold Lust Transformative MasqueOribe · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive TreatmentRedken · last wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Daily Strengthening ShampooBrickell · last wk #29 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  26. #46Ghost ConditionerVerb · last wk #47 2 wks in top 20
  27. #47Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hair MaskGisou · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Serene Scalp Anti-Dandruff ShampooOribe · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Moisture Repair ShampooMoroccanoil · last wk #56 3 wks in top 20
  30. #50Intensive ConditionerPattern Beauty · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51SpeedStyle Pro FLEX Hair DryerShark · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Hairdresser's Invisible OilBumble and Bumble · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Nutritive Lait Vital ConditionerKérastase · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54All Soft Argan-6 OilRedken · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Gold Lust Repair & Restore ShampooOribe · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Omega Hydrating Hair OilDyson · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Gold Lust Repair & Restore ConditionerOribe · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Brews Daily ShampooRedken · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Dandruff Relief Treatment ShampooJason · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60System 2 Cleanser ShampooNioxin · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61OUAI Anti-Dandruff ShampooOuai · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Nizoral Anti-Dandruff ShampooNizoral · last wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Dermacare Scalp Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff ShampooDove · last wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64HoliRoots Pre-Wash Hair Treatment OilFable & Mane · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Damage Shield Protective ConditionerK18 · last wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Daily Fortifying ShampooBaxter of California · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Clinical Strength Dry Scalp Rescue ShampooHead & Shoulders · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Molecular Repair Hair OilK18 · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Supersonic OriginDyson · last wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Anti-Dandruff Hydrating ShampooCeraVe · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Classic Clean Dandruff ShampooHead & Shoulders · last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Genesis Homme Bain de Force QuotidienKérastase · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Living Proof Full ConditionerLiving Proof · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant ConditionerAmika · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Moroccanoil Treatment OriginalMoroccanoil · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Triple Bond ComplexLiving Proof · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Dr. Groot Hair Thickening ShampooDr. Groot · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Reconstructing Treatment MaskCÉCRED · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Intensive Repair ConditionerDove · last wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Elvive Extraordinary OilL'Oréal Paris · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Clinical Strength Seborrheic Dermatitis ShampooHead & Shoulders · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating ShampooBriogeo · last wk #98 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Moisture Recovery ShampooJoico · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  64. #8410X Pro Ultralight Speed DryerBio Ionic · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Silky Smooth ConditionerTRESemmé · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Thick & Strong Fortifying ShampooDove Men+Care · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Atlantis Moisturizing ShampooR+Co · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88OI OilDavines · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89No Frizz Vanishing OilLiving Proof · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter ShampooMaui Moisture · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91MOMO ShampooDavines · last wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Perfect Hair Day ConditionerLiving Proof · last wk — 4 wks in top 20
  73. #93Genesis Homme Bain De Masse Épaississant ShampooKérastase · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Nutritive Bain Satin Hydrating ShampooKérastase · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Nutritive Masquintense RicheKérastase · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal ConditionerPantene · last wk — 3 wks in top 20
  77. #97Hair-Oil: Everyday GlossBread Beauty Supply · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair OilKérastase · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Serie Expert Absolut Repair ShampooL'Oréal Professionnel · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Scalp Relief Dandruff Control ShampooRedken · last wk — 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

This week ?

Kérastase holds #1.

#1 in 5 of the last 23 weeks

1 back1 out

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  1. #1same place as last weekKérastaseModels here: #21 Nutritive Bain Satin Riche Shampoo · #25 Elixir Ultime L’Huile Originale · +6Last week #1 · 23 weeks in top 20
  2. #2up 1 place since last weekRedkenModels here: #5 All Soft Shampoo · #11 Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner · +5Last week #3 · 23 weeks in top 20
  3. #3down 1 place since last weekOlaplexModels here: #1 No. 7 Bonding Oil · #7 No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo · +3Last week #2 · 23 weeks in top 20
  4. #4same place as last weekMoroccanoilModels here: #4 Intense Hydrating Mask · #16 Treatment Original · +4Last week #4 · 23 weeks in top 20
  5. #5same place as last weekBriogeoModels here: #2 Don't Despair Repair Deep Conditioning Mask · #20 Don't Despair Repair Super Moisture Shampoo · +1Last week #5 · 23 weeks in top 20
  6. #6same place as last weekLiving ProofModels here: #32 Restore Shampoo · #73 Living Proof Full Conditioner · +3Last week #6 · 23 weeks in top 20
  7. #7same place as last weekPureologyModels here: #3 Hydrate Shampoo · #18 Hydrate ConditionerLast week #7 · 23 weeks in top 20
  8. #8same place as last weekAmikaModels here: #14 Soulfood Nourishing Mask · #33 Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo · +1Last week #8 · 23 weeks in top 20
  9. #9same place as last weekHead & ShouldersModels here: #29 Classic Clean Anti-Dandruff Shampoo · #42 Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Shampoo · +3Last week #9 · 20 weeks in top 20
  10. #10up 1 place since last weekOuaiModels here: #19 Hair Oil · #30 Fine Hair Conditioner · +1Last week #11 · 21 weeks in top 20
  11. #11down 1 place since last weekNizoralModels here: #22 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% Ketoconazole · #26 A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo · +1Last week #10 · 19 weeks in top 20
  12. #12same place as last weekOribeModels here: #28 Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil · #43 Gold Lust Transformative Masque · +3Last week #12 · 20 weeks in top 20
  13. #13same place as last weekK18Models here: #6 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask · #65 Damage Shield Protective Conditioner · +1Last week #13 · 13 weeks in top 20
  14. #14same place as last weekSheaMoistureAlso #9 Best Hair Masks · #9 Best Shampoos for Dry Hair · +3Last week #14 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#33
    2. Claude#16
    3. Gemini#14
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#8
    6. Perplexity#71

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

  15. #15up 4 places since last weekNeutrogenaModels here: #9 T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo · #13 T/Gel Therapeutic ShampooLast week #19 · 13 weeks in top 20
  16. #16up 1 place since last weekDysonModels here: #35 Supersonic r · #56 Omega Hydrating Hair Oil · +1Last week #17 · 20 weeks in top 20
  17. #17down 2 places since last weekBumble and BumbleModels here: #52 Hairdresser's Invisible OilLast week #15 · 23 weeks in top 20
  18. #18down 2 places since last weekVerbModels here: #17 Ghost Oil · #46 Ghost ConditionerLast week #16 · 15 weeks in top 20
  19. #19up 1 place since last weekSelsun BlueModels here: #12 Medicated Maximum Strength ShampooLast week #20 · 11 weeks in top 20
  20. #20up 1 place since last weekDoveRe-entryModels here: #63 Dermacare Scalp Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff Shampoo · #79 Intensive Repair ConditionerLast week #21 · 5 weeks in top 20

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

  • Aveda was #18, now #21 22 weeks in the top 20
Show places 21–100Hide places 21–100
  1. #21Avedalast wk #18 22 wks in top 20
  2. #22Sharklast wk #24 6 wks in top 20
  3. #23Gisoulast wk #22 1 wk in top 20
  4. #24Davineslast wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  5. #25L'Oréal Parislast wk #26 1 wk in top 20
  6. #26Paul Mitchelllast wk #25 9 wks in top 20
  7. #27Pantenelast wk #27 4 wks in top 20
  8. #28T3last wk #28 4 wks in top 20
  9. #29American Crewlast wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30BaBylissPROlast wk #31 3 wks in top 20
  11. #31ghdlast wk #30 4 wks in top 20
  12. #32Jack Blacklast wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33R+Colast wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Joicolast wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35Mielle Organicslast wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Matrixlast wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Laifenlast wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Dove Men+Carelast wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Conairlast wk #40 2 wks in top 20
  20. #40CeraVelast wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41OGXlast wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42L'Oréal Professionnellast wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43CÉCREDlast wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Garnierlast wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Brickelllast wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Kiehl'slast wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Panasoniclast wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Revlonlast wk #53 3 wks in top 20
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  30. #50Every Man Jacklast wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Pattern Beautylast wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Baxter of Californialast wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53TRESemmélast wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Rusklast wk #56 0 wks in top 20
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  36. #56Nioxinlast wk #46 1 wk in top 20
  37. #57Bio Ioniclast wk #58 0 wks in top 20
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  39. #59Old Spicelast wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Harry'slast wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Shu Uemuralast wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Kristin Esslast wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Remingtonlast wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Jasonlast wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Wella Professionalslast wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Maui Moisturelast wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Garnier Fructislast wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Hot Toolslast wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Biolagelast wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Parluxlast wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Kerastaselast wk #45 5 wks in top 20
  52. #72AXElast wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Himslast wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Drybarlast wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Shu Uemura Art of Hairlast wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Christophe Robinlast wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Miellelast wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Patternlast wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Dr. Grootlast wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Sachajuanlast wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81The Ordinarylast wk #88 7 wks in top 20
  62. #82Mizanilast wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Nexxuslast wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Function of Beautylast wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Keepslast wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Herbal Essenceslast wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87DAElast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Ouidadlast wk #98 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Aveenolast wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Bread Beauty Supplylast wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Dr. Squatchlast wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92DHSlast wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Virtuelast wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94CHIlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
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  76. #96Rogainelast wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Aussielast wk #100 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Clearlast wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Harry Joshlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Suavelast wk — 0 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

Questions and their #1 ?

Question#1 product#1 brand
Best Shampoos for Dry HairPureology Hydrate ShampooRedken
Best ConditionersOlaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance ConditionerRedken
Best Hair DryersShark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System New #1Dyson
Best Hair OilsOlaplex No. 7 Bonding OilOlaplex
Best Anti-Dandruff ShampoosNeutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic ShampooHead & Shoulders
Best Hair MasksMoroccanoil Intense Hydrating MaskOlaplex
Best Shampoo for MenJack Black True Volume Thickening Shampoo New #1Head & Shoulders

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10, if its answers alone made this chart. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named, or below #100.well above the other AIs well below not named, or below #100 ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1No. 7 Bonding Oil711103/6
#2Don't Despair Repair Deep Conditioning Mask1422/6
#3Hydrate Shampoo2236, well below the others6, well above the others1, well above the others35, well below the others5/6
#4Intense Hydrating Mask43, well below the others21, well above the others3416, well above the others72, well below the others5/6
#5All Soft Shampoo11271922435/6
#6Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask81233/6
#7No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo4, well above the others5, well above the others29, well below the others42, well below the others4/6
#8No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner6393/6
#9T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo5, well above the others262899, well below the others4/6
#10Honey Infused Hair Oil23, well above the others96, well below the others15, well above the others45, well below the others4/6

Further down: ChatGPT’s #1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% Ketoconazole (#22 on this chart)Gemini’s #1 A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (#26 on this chart)Grok’s #1 Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Shampoo (#42 on this chart)Perplexity’s #1 Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo (#71 on this chart)Claude’s #1 A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% Ketoconazole (not in the top 100)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands and each AI’s own #1, if its answers alone made this chart. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named, or below #100.well above the other AIs well below not named, or below #100 ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Kérastase133328, well below the others16/6
#2Redken34245116/6
#3Olaplex4246146/6
#4Moroccanoil25712186/6
#5Briogeo7153105/6
#6Living Proof81394295/6
#7Pureology14191071366/6
#8Amika10121352436/6
#9Head & Shoulders13715196126/6
#10Ouai24, well below the others6874, well below the others5, well above the others5/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#12Oribe, Gemini’s #11674, well below the others1, well above the others89, well below the others8, well above the others5/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

18 of the top 20 checked

  1. Olaplex No. 7 Bonding OilPeople disagreeAI saysIts order1stof 18 checked · #1 in the chartPeople sayTheir order18thof 18 checked · by buyer ratingsBuyers3.9/531,066 ratings
  2. K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair MaskPeople disagreeAI saysIts order6thof 18 checked · #6 in the chartPeople sayTheir order17thof 18 checked · by buyer ratings and video reviewsBuyers4.1/5129 ratingsVideo reviews3.8/52 videos12Press3 of 3outlets recommend it
  3. Amika Soulfood Nourishing MaskPasses the checkAI saysChart place#14named by 3 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/510,652 ratingsVideo reviews4.5/55 videos123
  4. Moroccanoil Treatment OriginalPasses the checkAI saysChart place#16named by 4 of 6People sayBuyers4.9/5156 ratingsPress3 of 3outlets recommend it

See all checked products in the chart ↓ ?

Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

38 review videos · one shown per product

4 more reviewsFewer reviews

Short clips TikTok

11 clips · 3.9M views

8 more clips5 more clipsFewer clips

The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 889 AI answers over 26 weeks from 6 assistants 7 buying questions

From people

  • Buyer ratings587,000
  • Review videos97
  • Owner threads139
  • Press outlets10
  • Recall checks71

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Hair Care”, and for how long?

    Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 4 of the last 23 weeks. Kérastase is the #1 brand, #1 for 5 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    5 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil, and it is still #1. Among brands, 2 new names joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    18 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: none fails the check, and people place 2 much lower than the AI does. 3 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

Chart changes, by email.

New #1s, debuts and the picks that fail the check, from every chart. We will write only when there is news.