Category AI Visibility Report
Hair Extensions AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈41,838
Est. AI queries / month
8
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 8 buyer topics in Hair Extensions across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 41,838 AI queries per month.
- GOO GOO leads the AI shelf with 7.6% of brand mentions, followed by Bellami (7.2%) and Luxy (7.1%). The top three hold 21.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Tape-in hair extensions” (top keyword “tape in hair extensions”, ~27,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (28% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOO GOO | 228 | 7.6% |
| 2 | Bellami | 216 | 7.2% |
| 3 | Luxy | 211 | 7.1% |
| 4 | Sensationnel | 154 | 5.2% |
| 5 | Moresoo | 147 | 4.9% |
| 6 | EAYON | 122 | 4.1% |
| 7 | Outre | 110 | 3.7% |
| 8 | Perfect Locks | 98 | 3.3% |
| 9 | Full Shine | 76 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Sunny Hair | 68 | 2.3% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tape-in hair extensions | ≈24,882 | tape in hair extensions | 27,100 |
| Halo hair extensions | ≈16,956 | halo hair extensions | 33,100 |
| Hair extensions for braiding | — | human braiding hair | 27,100 |
| Weft hair extensions | — | weft hair extensions | 14,800 |
| Human hair extensions | — | human hair extensions | 40,500 |
| Sew-in hair extensions | — | weave hair extensions near me | 60,500 |
| Clip-in hair extensions | — | clip in hair extensions | 90,500 |
| Crochet hair extensions | — | human crochet hair | 18,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 139 | 28% |
| allure.com | 52 | 10.5% |
| nbcnews.com | 34 | 6.8% |
| byrdie.com | 31 | 6.2% |
| eayonhair.com | 29 | 5.8% |
| ywigs.com | 25 | 5% |
| consumerreports.org | 24 | 4.8% |
| ulta.com | 14 | 2.8% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for hair extensions?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: GOO GOO (7.6%), Bellami (7.2%), Luxy (7.1%), Sensationnel (5.2%), Moresoo (4.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about hair extensions?
GEOly estimates ~41,838 AI queries per month in this category across 8 buyer topics, led by “Tape-in hair extensions”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for hair extensions?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, allure.com, nbcnews.com, byrdie.com, eayonhair.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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