How popular isKester Black in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 360 branded searches for Kester Black in New Zealand which is down 66% over the last 11 months. Kester Black holds 4.5% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand nail polish brands and is ranked 4th of 4 competitors for search popularity.
OPI37.6%
Essie30.5%Sally Hansen27.4%
- Kester Black4.5%
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Which nail polish brands compete with Kester Black?
Share of Search by month for OPI, Essie, Sally Hansen, Kester Black. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | OPI | Essie | Sally Hansen | Kester Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38% | 21.5% | 24.5% | 16% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.2% | 21.9% | 23.7% | 18.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.2% | 20% | 20.3% | 29.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.2% | 22.8% | 24.5% | 18.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 42% | 24.7% | 23.3% | 10% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.3% | 23.8% | 21.7% | 13.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.8% | 28% | 21.4% | 5.8% |
| May 2026 | 44.5% | 26.3% | 23.5% | 5.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.6% | 25.2% | 23.9% | 4.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.5% | 30.1% | 23.3% | 4.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.6% | 30.5% | 27.4% | 4.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.6% | 3K | -14.2% | -4.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.5% | 2.5K | -1.6% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 27.4% | 2.2K | +14% | +4.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.5% | 360 | +5.9% | +0.4 points |
1.
OPI
37.6%
held 1st · 3K estimated branded searches · -14.2% vs prior month · -4.9 points
2.
Essie30.5%
held 2nd · 2.5K estimated branded searches · -1.6% vs prior month · +0.4 points
27.4%
held 3rd · 2.2K estimated branded searches · +14% vs prior month · +4.1 points
4.5%
held 4th · 360 estimated branded searches · +5.9% vs prior month · +0.4 points
Compare search popularity between Kester Black and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Kester Black changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kester Black in New Zealand fell from 1.1K to 360.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kester Black’s estimated Share of Search among nail polish brands in New Zealand decreased from 16% to 4.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kester Black’s estimated Share of Search among nail polish brands in New Zealand peaked at 29.5% in December 2025 and was lowest at 4.1% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand nail polish brands in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Sally Hansen gained estimated Share of Search among nail polish brands in New Zealand, from 23.3% to 27.4%.
In August 2026, OPI lost estimated Share of Search among nail polish brands in New Zealand, from 42.5% to 37.6%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Essie in New Zealand rose 71.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.4K to 2.5K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kester Black in New Zealand fell 66% over 11 measured months, from 1.1K to 360 in August 2026.
How is Kester Black measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kester Black’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
7 branded search terms
- kester black
- kester black nail polish
- kester black nails
- kester black near me
- kester black nz
- kesterblack
- kesterblack nz
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