How popular isEssie in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 74K branded searches for Essie worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Essie holds 16.3% estimated Share of Search among cuticle care brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
CND36.3%OPI36.3%
Essie16.3%Sally Hansen10.9%
- Cuticle Buddy0.22%
- Blue Cross0.04%
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Which cuticle care brands compete with Essie?
Share of Search by month for CND, OPI, Essie, Sally Hansen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | CND | OPI | Essie | Sally Hansen | Cuticle Buddy | Blue Cross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.3% | 36.3% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 0.19% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.3% | 36.3% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 0.22% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.9% | 31.8% | 17.4% | 11.7% | 0.24% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.3% | 36.3% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 0.22% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.4% | 37.4% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 0.2% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.3% | 36.3% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 0.22% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.1% | 32.8% | 14.7% | 12% | 0.32% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 35.4% | 35.4% | 15.9% | 13% | 0.28% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.8% | 31% | 17% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.6% | 33.6% | 22.4% | 10.1% | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.3% | 36.3% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 0.22% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.3% | 165K | 0% | +2.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 36.3% | 165K | 0% | +2.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.3% | 74K | -32.7% | -6.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.9% | 49.5K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.22% | 1K | -23.1% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.04% | 170 | -34.6% | 0 points |
1.
CND36.3%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
2.
OPI
36.3%
Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
3.
Essie16.3%
Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, -32.7% vs prior month. Share -6.1 points.
10.9%
Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
0.22%
Held 5th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.04%
Held 6th. 170 estimated branded searches, -34.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Essie and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Essie changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Essie worldwide held steady at 74K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Essie’s estimated Share of Search among cuticle care brands worldwide peaked at 22.4% in July 2026 and was lowest at 13.7% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for cuticle care brands worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes

In August 2026, CND gained estimated Share of Search among cuticle care brands worldwide, from 33.6% to 36.3%.
In August 2026, OPI gained estimated Share of Search among cuticle care brands worldwide, from 33.6% to 36.3%.
In August 2026, Sally Hansen gained estimated Share of Search among cuticle care brands worldwide, from 10.1% to 10.9%.

In August 2026, Essie lost estimated Share of Search among cuticle care brands worldwide, from 22.4% to 16.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Blue Cross worldwide rose 54.5% over 11 measured months, from 110 to 170 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cuticle Buddy worldwide rose 13.6% over 11 measured months, from 880 to 1K in August 2026.
Where does Essie compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail polish brands | 3rd of 5 | 16.1% | Show ranking |
| Cuticle care brands | 3rd of 6 | 16.3% | Shown above |
| Nail care | 3rd of 6 | 16.3% | Show ranking |
How is Essie measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Essie’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
- essie
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