How popular isCND in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 165K branded searches for CND worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. CND holds 24.6% estimated Share of Search among cuticle care brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Blue Cross36.7%
CND24.6%OPI20.1%
Essie11%Sally Hansen7.4%
- Cuticle Buddy0.19%
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Where does CND compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuticle care brands | 2nd of 6 | 24.6% | Shown below |
| Nail polish brands | 1st of 6 | 32.9% | Show ranking |
| Nail care | 1st of 5 | 38.9% | Show ranking |
| Gel polish brands | 1st of 4 | 39% | Show ranking |
Which cuticle care brands compete with CND?
Share of Search by month for Blue Cross, CND, OPI, Essie, Sally Hansen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Blue Cross | CND | OPI | Essie | Sally Hansen | Cuticle Buddy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.8% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 9% | 6% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.7% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 9% | 6% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.4% | 20.8% | 17% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.8% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 9% | 6% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.6% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.8% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 9% | 6% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.3% | 23.2% | 18.9% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 34.6% | 23.2% | 23.2% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 0.18% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.1% | 24.2% | 19.8% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 0.19% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.4% | 22.4% | 22.4% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.1% | 23.5% | 23.5% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.7% | 24.6% | 20.1% | 11% | 7.4% | 0.19% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.7% | 246K | +0.02% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.6% | 165K | 0% | +1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.1% | 135K | -18.2% | -3.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11% | 74K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.4% | 49.5K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.19% | 1.3K | +30% | +0.1 points |
36.7%
Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, +0.02% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
2.
CND24.6%
Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
3.
OPI
20.1%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.4 points.
4.
Essie11%
Held 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
7.4%
Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
0.19%
Held 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for CND changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CND worldwide held steady at 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CND’s estimated Share of Search among cuticle care brands worldwide increased from 20.1% to 24.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CND’s estimated Share of Search among cuticle care brands worldwide peaked at 24.6% in September 2026 and was lowest at 20.1% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for cuticle care brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Blue Cross gained estimated Share of Search among cuticle care brands worldwide, from 35.1% to 36.7%.

In September 2026, CND gained estimated Share of Search among cuticle care brands worldwide, from 23.5% to 24.6%.
In September 2026, OPI lost estimated Share of Search among cuticle care brands worldwide, from 23.5% to 20.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cuticle Buddy worldwide rose 47.7% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 1.3K in September 2026.
How is CND measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CND’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.
1 branded search term
- cnd
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