While my hair grew like crazy through pregnancy, I was the gal googling “why is my hair everywhere??” four months postpartum while sweeping up strands from the bathroom floor.
After my first daughter Willa arrived, I adored the bonding and the sweet snuggles… but the hair loss hit hard. Postpartum shedding is totally normal, but no one prepares you for how much it feels like losing a part of yourself.
Maybe you’ve been there:
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Piles in the shower drain
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Strands across your pillow
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Wisps where fullness used to be
It’s humbling. And if you’re already exhausted, it can feel like the one straw too many.
This time around, I wanted to be ready.
So at My Neighbor’s, we started formulating what I wish I’d had then: a hair oil that’s restorative and gentle. Something that feels like a love letter to postpartum mums, but versatile enough for anyone craving stronger, shinier, healthier hair.
Why Hair Oils?
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Used for centuries across cultures: Ayurvedic practices in India, Mediterranean rosemary rinses, and more
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Nourish scalp and strands while coating hair and carrying nutrients directly to follicles
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Support the scalp barrier and encourage healthier growth cycles
We wanted to take that timeless wisdom and blend it with carefully chosen botanicals, each picked for their unique benefits.
The Neighborly Recipe Behind Our Rosemary Juniper Hair Oil
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Castor oil: famous for stimulating growth and strengthening fragile strands
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Rosemary oil: improves circulation to the scalp, encouraging thicker, fuller hair
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Nettle oil: rich in minerals like silica and sulfur to soothe irritation and fortify follicles
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Yarrow and saw palmetto: calm inflammation and help balance the scalp’s natural oils
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Juniper essential oil: cleansing, clarifying, and grounding with its woodsy scent
Lightweight, restorative, and deeply nourishing—you can:
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Massage it into your scalp
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Smooth it through the ends
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Use it as an overnight mask
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Or apply as a finishing oil
Yes, we designed it with postpartum in mind. But whether you’re growing out postpartum fuzz along your hairline, battling seasonal dryness, or just craving a little more shine, this oil belongs in your routine.
A Celebrity Stylist’s Seal of Approval
We’re beyond proud that Annie Montgomery—celebrity hairstylist, Hudson local, and founder of her own salon after 15 years at Marie Robinson Salon in NYC—has endorsed and partnered with us on our Rosemary & Juniper Hair Oil.
Annie’s known for her thoughtful approach: she believes that what you put on your hair matters just as much as what you put on your skin. She’ll be introducing the oil in her NYC and Hudson chairs, which feels like the ultimate validation.
Because if Annie’s clients, who can access anything, love it, we know we’ve created something special.
Launching November—right in time for when I’ll be needing this PRONTO.