The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

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Picked by AI, checked by people.

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  1. #1up 1 place since last weekTrue Volume Thickening ShampooJack BlackNew #1Last week #2 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#15

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.5218 ratings · Oct 2026
  2. #2up 1 place since last weekDaily Cleansing ShampooAmerican CrewLast week #3 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.5815 ratings · Aug 2026
  3. #3down 2 places since last weekDaily Strengthening ShampooBrickellMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #1 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#15
    2. Claude#25
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#23

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.8987 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 2 videos · Oct 2026 ? 12
  4. #4up 2 places since last weekBrews Daily ShampooRedkennot checkedLast week #6 · 15 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#12
    2. Claude#17
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  5. #5same place as last weekTea Tree Special ShampooPaul MitchellMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #12 Best Anti-Dandruff ShampoosLast week #5 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#13
    2. Claude#18
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.68,957 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press2/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 3 publications
    • Business InsiderMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • ByrdieRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • AllureRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  6. #6down 2 places since last weekSystem 2 Cleanser ShampooNioxinLast week #4 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.61,734 ratings · Oct 2026
  7. #7up 2 places since last weekDaily Fortifying ShampooBaxter of CaliforniaLast week #9 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#19
    2. Claude#9
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.3245 ratings · Oct 2026
  8. #8up 5 places since last weekNizoral Anti-Dandruff ShampooNizoralnot checkedLast week #13 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#2
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  9. #9up 8 places since last weekThick & Strong Fortifying ShampooDove Men+Carenot checkedLast week #17 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#11
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#13
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  10. #10down 2 places since last weekDr. Groot Hair Thickening ShampooDr. GrootLast week #8 · 14 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #7 · people #10 of 10

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#19

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#10people’s order, of 10 checked · AI #7 ?
    • Score read from review videos3.3/5read from 2 videos · Oct 2026 ? 12
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 7 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    7 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  11. #11down 4 places since last weekGenesis Homme Bain de Force QuotidienKérastasenot checkedLast week #7 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  12. #12same place as last weekOUAI Anti-Dandruff ShampooOuainot checkedLast week #12 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  13. #13down 2 places since last weekSerene Scalp Anti-Dandruff ShampooOribeAlso #17 Best Anti-Dandruff ShampoosLast week #11 · 11 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.31,220 ratings · Aug 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  14. #14up 1 place since last weekGenesis Homme Bain De Masse Épaississant ShampooKérastasenot checkedLast week #15 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#1

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  15. #15up 6 places since last weekAnti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% KetoconazoleNizoralRe-entryAlso #6 Best Anti-Dandruff ShampoosLast week #21 · 5 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#30

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.58,027 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  16. #16up 2 places since last weekDallas Biotin Thickening ShampooR+Conot checkedLast week #18 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  17. #17up 14 places since last weekA-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% KetoconazoleNizoralDebutBiggest climbnot checkedLast week #31 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  18. #18up 1 place since last weekThick Fix ShampooHimsLast week #19 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 4 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
  19. #19up 10 places since last weekHydrating ShampooCeraVeDebutnot checkedLast week #29 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#8

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  20. #20up 3 places since last weekThickening ShampooKeepsRe-entrynot checkedLast week #23 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

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

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

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  1. #21A-D Anti-Dandruff ShampooNizoral · last wk #10 17 wks in top 20
  2. #22Men Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo + ConditionerHead & Shoulders · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  3. #232% Salicylic Acid Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + ConditionerRogaine · last wk #16 2 wks in top 20
  4. #24Royal Oils Sulfate Free Scalp Care ShampooHead & Shoulders · last wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  5. #25Pine Tar ShampooDr. Squatch · last wk #22 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26T/Sal Therapeutic ShampooNeutrogena · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Amino Acid ShampooKiehl's · last wk #41 15 wks in top 20
  8. #28Classic Clean Dandruff ShampooHead & Shoulders · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Pure Clean Daily Facial CleanserJack Black · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Peppermint ShampooMalin + Goetz · last wk #44 4 wks in top 20
  11. #31Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense ShampooHead & Shoulders · last wk #50 2 wks in top 20
  12. #32Daily Shampoo 2026 EditionAmerican Crew · last wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33T/Gel Therapeutic ShampooNeutrogena · last wk #92 2 wks in top 20
  14. #34The Essential ShampooBLVD & CO · last wk #24 5 wks in top 20
  15. #35The WashHighland · last wk #32 3 wks in top 20
  16. #36Revita Hair Density ShampooDS Laboratories · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Daily Silver ShampooAmerican Crew · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Daily Strengthening ShampooBrickell Men's Products · last wk #36 1 wk in top 20
  19. #39No. 4 Bond Maintenance ShampooOlaplex · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Scalp Relief Cleansing ShampooNioxin · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Redken Daily ShampooRedken · last wk #88 10 wks in top 20
  22. #42Serene Scalp Densifying ShampooOribe · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Moisturizing ShampooSachajuan · last wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Atlantis Moisturizing ShampooR+Co · last wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Medicated Maximum Strength ShampooSelsun Blue · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Billy Jealousy Hydrating ShampooBilly Jealousy · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  27. #472-in-1 Daily Shampoo + ConditionerEvery Man Jack · last wk #34 7 wks in top 20
  28. #48Hydrate ShampooPureology · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Ulo Thickening ShampooUlo · last wk #20 2 wks in top 20
  30. #50Daily Protein ShampooBaxter of California · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Tea Tree Special Shampoo 2026Paul Mitchell · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Invati Ultra Advanced Exfoliating Shampoo LightAveda · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Perfect Hair Day ShampooLiving Proof · last wk #14 7 wks in top 20
  34. #54Original Gold Label Anti-Thinning ShampooPura D'or · last wk #93 2 wks in top 20
  35. #55BluMaan Clarifying ShampooBluMaan · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Baxter of California Deep Clean ShampooBaxter of California · last wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Daily Deep Moisturizing ShampooAmerican Crew · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Clinical Strength Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 2026 FormulaHead & Shoulders · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Bold Bourbon ShampooPete & Pedro · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Purifying Daily Shampoo Charcoal and ClayDove Men+Care · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Dove Men+Care Thickening Shampoo 2025Dove Men+Care · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Men+Care Thickening 2026 ShampooDove · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Thickening Shampoo 2025 EditionDove Men+Care · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo & ConditionerDove Men+Care · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Men's Natural Shampoo (Wood Barrel Bourbon)Dr. Squatch · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Old Spice Swagger 2-in-1 Shampoo & ConditionerHead & Shoulders · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Clinical Strength Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 2025Head & Shoulders · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68High Endurance 2026Old Spice · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Men+Care Thickening Shampoo 2026Dove · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Invati Men Nourishing Exfoliating ShampooAveda · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Royal Oil Moisturizing ShampooHead & Shoulders · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Daily Clean ShampooNative · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Swagger 2-in-1 Shampoo 2026 ReleaseOld Spice · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Hair Thickening Shampoo For MenParticle · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Oil Control Balancing ShampooCeraVe · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Anti-Dandruff + Dry Scalp ShampooAmerican Crew · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Since 1851 Amino Acid ShampooKiehl's · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Hydro Wash 2-in-1 Shampoo 2026Old Spice · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Apollo 2025AXE · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Genesis Homme Bain de MasseKérastase · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying ShampooOlaplex · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Men Active Cleanse 2-in-1Nutrafol · last wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo 2026Old Spice · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Swagger 3-in-1 ShampooOld Spice · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo Extra StrengthNeutrogena · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Anti-Dandruff 2026Head & Shoulders · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Caldera The ShampooCaldera · last wk #84 1 wk in top 20
  68. #88Aspen 2-in-1 Shampoo & ConditionerHarry's · last wk #42 3 wks in top 20
  69. #89No. 4 Bond Maintenance Hair Strengthening ShampooOlaplex · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Thickening 2-in-1Every Man Jack · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Apollo Daily Clean Shampoo 2026AXE · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Clinical Strength Dandruff ShampooHead & Shoulders · last wk #37 4 wks in top 20
  73. #93Clinical Strength 2026 EditionHead & Shoulders · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Kérastase Genesis Homme Bain de Force Quotidien ShampooKérastase · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95SH1 Daily Thickening ShampooPatricks · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Caffeine Shampoo C1Alpecin · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Daily ShampooAmerican Crew · last wk #28 16 wks in top 20
  78. #98Swagger 2-in-1 Shampoo + ConditionerOld Spice · last wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Feel Thickening ShampooFeel · last wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100for Men Active Man Daily ShampooBlackwood · last wk #96 0 wks in top 20

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  1. #1same place as last weekHead & ShouldersModels here: #22 Men Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner · #24 Royal Oils Sulfate Free Scalp Care Shampoo · +9Last week #1 · 18 weeks in top 20
  2. #2same place as last weekAmerican CrewModels here: #2 Daily Cleansing Shampoo · #32 Daily Shampoo 2026 Edition · +4Last week #2 · 18 weeks in top 20
  3. #3same place as last weekJack BlackModels here: #1 True Volume Thickening Shampoo · #29 Pure Clean Daily Facial CleanserLast week #3 · 18 weeks in top 20
  4. #4same place as last weekNizoralModels here: #8 Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo · #15 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% Ketoconazole · +2Last week #4 · 18 weeks in top 20
  5. #5up 3 places since last weekKérastaseModels here: #11 Genesis Homme Bain de Force Quotidien · #14 Genesis Homme Bain De Masse Épaississant Shampoo · +2Last week #8 · 18 weeks in top 20
  6. #6same place as last weekRedkenModels here: #4 Brews Daily Shampoo · #41 Redken Daily ShampooLast week #6 · 18 weeks in top 20
  7. #7down 2 places since last weekDove Men+CareModels here: #9 Thick & Strong Fortifying Shampoo · #60 Purifying Daily Shampoo Charcoal and Clay · +3Last week #5 · 18 weeks in top 20
  8. #8down 1 place since last weekBrickellModels here: #3 Daily Strengthening ShampooLast week #7 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Brickell products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #3 Daily Strengthening ShampooPasses the check: buyers 4.8★

    Where Brickell is strong · top 20 ?

  9. #9same place as last weekEvery Man JackModels here: #47 2-in-1 Daily Shampoo + Conditioner · #90 Thickening 2-in-1Last week #9 · 18 weeks in top 20
  10. #10up 3 places since last weekBaxter of CaliforniaModels here: #7 Daily Fortifying Shampoo · #50 Daily Protein Shampoo · +1Last week #13 · 18 weeks in top 20
  11. #11down 1 place since last weekPaul MitchellModels here: #5 Tea Tree Special Shampoo · #51 Tea Tree Special Shampoo 2026Last week #10 · 18 weeks in top 20
  12. #12same place as last weekKiehl'sModels here: #27 Amino Acid Shampoo · #77 Since 1851 Amino Acid ShampooLast week #12 · 18 weeks in top 20
  13. #13down 2 places since last weekNioxinModels here: #6 System 2 Cleanser Shampoo · #40 Scalp Relief Cleansing ShampooLast week #11 · 18 weeks in top 20
  14. #14same place as last weekOld SpiceModels here: #68 High Endurance 2026 · #73 Swagger 2-in-1 Shampoo 2026 Release · +4Last week #14 · 18 weeks in top 20
  15. #15up 1 place since last weekHarry'sModels here: #88 Aspen 2-in-1 Shampoo & ConditionerLast week #16 · 14 weeks in top 20
  16. #16up 2 places since last weekNeutrogenaModels here: #26 T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo · #33 T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo · +1Last week #18 · 7 weeks in top 20
  17. #17down 2 places since last weekHimsModels here: #18 Thick Fix ShampooLast week #15 · 18 weeks in top 20
  18. #18down 1 place since last weekAXEModels here: #79 Apollo 2025 · #91 Apollo Daily Clean Shampoo 2026Last week #17 · 6 weeks in top 20
  19. #19same place as last weekOribeModels here: #13 Serene Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo · #42 Serene Scalp Densifying ShampooLast week #19 · 3 weeks in top 20
  20. #20up 1 place since last weekR+CoDebutModels here: #16 Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo · #44 Atlantis Moisturizing ShampooLast week #21 · 1 week in top 20

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

  • Dr. Groot was #20, now #21 6 weeks in the top 20
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  1. #21Dr. Grootlast wk #20 6 wks in top 20
  2. #22Ouailast wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Rogainelast wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Keepslast wk #24 10 wks in top 20
  5. #25Dr. Squatchlast wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26Avedalast wk #22 12 wks in top 20
  7. #27CeraVelast wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Olaplexlast wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Selsun Bluelast wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Pura D'orlast wk #30 4 wks in top 20
  11. #31Bulldoglast wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32SheaMoisturelast wk #31 3 wks in top 20
  13. #33Living Prooflast wk #23 7 wks in top 20
  14. #34Malin + Goetzlast wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35Dovelast wk #35 2 wks in top 20
  16. #36Highlandlast wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Billy Jealousylast wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38BLVD & COlast wk #34 1 wk in top 20
  19. #39Gillettelast wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Sachajuanlast wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41DS Laboratorieslast wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Brickell Men's Productslast wk #39 3 wks in top 20
  23. #43Suavelast wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Pete & Pedrolast wk #48 1 wk in top 20
  25. #45L'Oréal Men Expertlast wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Pureologylast wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47L'Oréal Parislast wk #55 4 wks in top 20
  28. #48Davineslast wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49BluMaanlast wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50Ulolast wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51ArtNaturalslast wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Bumble and Bumblelast wk #71 2 wks in top 20
  33. #53Patrickslast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Calderalast wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Nativelast wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Nutrafollast wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Biolagelast wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Avalonlast wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Puralast wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Luminlast wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Feellast wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Alpecinlast wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Particlelast wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Cremolast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Huronlast wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Blackwoodlast wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Nivea Menlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Scandinavianlast wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Bevellast wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70L'Oréallast wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71L'Oréal Professionnellast wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72TRESemmélast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Nécessairelast wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Maplelast wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Nivealast wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Art of Sportlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Garnierlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Dollar Shave Clublast wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Manscapedlast wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Design Essentialslast wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Hanzlast wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Kloranelast wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Viking Revolutionlast wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Bioteralast wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Clearlast wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86K18last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Bath & Body Workslast wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Aesoplast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Complexitylast wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Briogeolast wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Augustinus Baderlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92OGXlast wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Layritelast wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Anthonylast wk #95 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Curlsmithlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Scotch Porterlast wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Ursa Majorlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Pacific Shavinglast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Rugged & Dapperlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100STMNT Grooming Goodslast wk #90 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 → ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 and each AI’s own #1, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1True Volume Thickening Shampoo3415, well below the others3/6
#2Daily Cleansing Shampoo2, well above the others12, well below the others2/6
#3Daily Strengthening Shampoo15, well above the others25233/6
#4Brews Daily Shampoo12172/6
#5Tea Tree Special Shampoo1318, well below the others113/6
#6System 2 Cleanser Shampoo141/6
#7Daily Fortifying Shampoo19, well below the others9, well above the others2/6
#8Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo21/6
#9Thick & Strong Fortifying Shampoo11132/6
#10Dr. Groot Hair Thickening Shampoo191/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#14Genesis Homme Bain De Masse Épaississant Shampoo, Perplexity’s #111/6

Further down: Claude’s #1 Men Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner (#22 on this chart)Gemini’s #1 Daily Protein Shampoo (#50 on this chart)Grok’s #1 Clinical Strength 2026 Edition (#93 on this chart)ChatGPT’s #1 Kérastase Genesis Homme Bain de Force Quotidien Shampoo (#94 on this chart)AI Mode’s #1 SH1 Daily Thickening Shampoo (#95 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Head & Shoulders7110135/6
#2American Crew212364/6
#3Jack Black36419155/6
#4Nizoral62, well above the others9, well below the others2, well above the others30, well below the others5/6
#5Kérastase1, well above the others19, well below the others7, well below the others41, well above the others5/6
#6Redken12175164/6
#7Dove Men+Care114132165/6
#8Brickell15, well above the others25, well below the others7, well above the others23, well below the others4/6
#9Every Man Jack16783/6
#10Baxter of California19, well below the others9, well above the others1, well above the others20, well below the others4/6

Further down: AI Mode’s #1 Patricks (#53 on this chart)

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

10 of the top 20 checked

  1. Dr. Groot Hair Thickening ShampooPeople disagreeAI saysIts order7thof 10 checked · #10 in the chartPeople sayTheir order10thof 10 checked · by video reviewsVideo reviews3.3/52 videos12
  2. Brickell Daily Strengthening ShampooPasses the checkAI saysChart place#3named by 3 of 6People sayBuyers4.8/5987 ratingsVideo reviews4.0/52 videos12
  3. Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special ShampooPasses the checkAI saysChart place#5named by 3 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/58,957 ratingsPress2 of 3outlets recommend it

See all checked products in the chart ↓ ?

Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

13 review videos · one shown per product

2 more reviewsFewer reviews

The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 119 AI answers over 21 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings126,918
  • Review videos26
  • Owner threads61
  • Press outlets3
  • Recall checks26

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Shampoo for Men”, and for how long?

    Jack Black True Volume Thickening Shampoo is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 4 of the last 18 weeks. Head & Shoulders is the #1 brand, #1 for 3 of those weeks.

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

    8 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Jack Black True Volume Thickening Shampoo, and it is still #1. Among brands, 4 new names joined the top 20.

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

    10 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: none fails the check, and people place 1 much lower than the AI does. 2 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

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