Aarav’s 2-Year Hair Fall: A Routine He Could Stick To

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: February 20, 2026
Updated: 12 June 5:37 AM

Aarav’s 2-Year Hair Fall: A Routine He Could Stick To

Traya Journey at a Glance

Problem: 2 years of ongoing hair fall with visible thinning after stopping earlier treatment
Context: A short dermatologist-led routine helped briefly, but consistency broke after moving to a new city; mild dandruff was also present
Traya plan used: Hair Ras (Ayurveda) + Minoxidil (topical) + Scalp Oil with Growth Therapy booster + Anti-dandruff Shampoo, plus a dietitian via the app
Timeline shared on call: first 3 months focus on internal health and scalp hygiene; months 4–6 focus on hair fall control and follicle health; visible regrowth expected around 8 months
Outcome: A clear, manageable routine and realistic expectations - especially around maintaining results with long-term care

“I stopped for a bit… and now I can see the thinning.”

That one line carried a lot more than a hair concern. It carried the unease of starting over in a new city, looking in the mirror and noticing your hair isn’t bouncing back the way it used to.

Aarav, a working professional who had been dealing with hair fall for around two years, wasn’t calling Traya just to “buy products.” He’d already tried that route once. He had consulted a dermatologist, used minoxidil, multivitamins, and an Anti-dandruff Shampoo for about a month and a half. It helped “for some time,” he said. Then life changed - he moved cities, the routine slipped, and the thinning became harder to ignore.

When hair fall becomes a two-year background worry

Aarav described his situation simply: “Hair fall is at one level,” but the thinning was what really stood out now. Like many people, he wasn’t looking for perfection - he wanted two things: “First, the hair fall should stop. Second, the thinning should recover… like regrowth happens.”

Underneath that hope was a very real doubt that many people don’t say out loud until they’re on a call with someone who won’t judge: “When I stop the treatment, it’ll start again, right?” And then the sharper version of the same fear: “If regrowth can’t happen… then what’s the point of taking it?”

The context behind his hair fall: inconsistency, scalp health, and expectations

This wasn’t a story of “never tried anything.” Aarav had tried. The problem was that the earlier routine stayed on for only a short time, and once it stopped, the progress didn’t have a chance to stabilize.

On the call, his Traya coach also noted mild dandruff on the scalp. That matters because dandruff can create itching, flaking, and scalp discomfort - things that often push people to scratch, over-wash, or keep changing shampoos. Over time, that “small” scalp issue can start feeling like a constant background irritation, and it becomes easier to blame hair fall on “something random,” rather than a pattern you can actually fix.

This is also where a personalized hair treatment plan becomes more than a tagline. For Aarav, it meant getting clear about what’s realistic (hair fall can be controlled, not magically eliminated overnight), and what needs consistency (especially topical minoxidil).

Does dandruff cause hair fall?

Yes, dandruff can contribute to dandruff and dry scalp hair loss when itching and inflammation make the scalp unhealthy and lead to more breakage and shedding. Controlling dandruff helps create a healthier base for hair growth.

The moment he voiced what most people fear

Aarav’s biggest sticking point wasn’t just “What do I apply?” It was: “If I stop, will it all come back?”

His coach explained it in a grounded way: pattern hair loss is often long-term, and minoxidil is usually suggested for ongoing maintenance. Aarav also had a specific worry about hairline regrowth. The coach clarified that hairline regrowth can be difficult and doesn’t happen for everyone, but maintenance matters too - keeping it from moving further back is still a win. At the same time, he was reassured about regrowth potential in the thinning areas (not just the corners of the hairline).

It wasn’t sugarcoated. It was structured hope.

What Traya recommended - and how it fit into Aarav’s day

The turning point in the call was the simplicity: Aarav didn’t need more information; he needed clarity. So the coach slowed down and walked him through the kit - what to take, what to apply, where to apply it, and what not to do.

Hair Ras (Ayurvedic supplement)

Aarav was asked to take Hair Ras after meals: two tablets after breakfast and two after dinner. As per Traya’s Ayurvedic approach, Hair Ras is positioned as daily natural hair nourishment that supports scalp and hair health from within, helps balance pitta dosha, improves blood circulation to hair follicles, and supports tissue nourishment (Asthi Dhatu). It’s meant to be taken consistently over months, not weeks.

Minoxidil topical application (for thinning and regrowth support)

He was guided to apply 1 ml in the morning and 1 ml at night, only on the visible thinning areas - “not the entire scalp” - and to avoid rubbing or massaging it in. He also got a crucial heads-up: initial shedding can increase in the first weeks, and that can be a normal sign that the product is starting its work cycle.

Scalp Oil + Growth Therapy booster

Aarav had both Scalp Oil and a Growth Therapy booster. The routine was simple: mix the small booster bottle into the larger oil bottle once, shake well, then apply twice a week on the scalp at least 30 minutes before hair wash. This oil routine is rooted in the Ayurvedic idea of shiroabhyanga - supporting calm and nourishing the scalp and follicles with medicated oil application.

Anti-dandruff shampoo (Ketoconazole 2%)

Because mild dandruff was present, he was told to use the anti-dandruff shampoo two to three times a week. Traya’s anti-dandruff shampoo is built around Ketoconazole 2%, which targets dandruff-causing fungus and supports scalp hygiene - important groundwork if you want hair to grow in a healthier environment.

Aarav repeated the whole routine back - almost like he was reassuring himself. By the end, he said, “Now I don’t have any doubts.”

The timeline that made it feel doable

The coach gave Aarav a realistic runway: visible, better results typically take about five to eight months. The first three months focus on internal health and scalp concerns, months four to six focus on hair fall control and follicle health, and then regrowth becomes more visible as time goes on.

And to keep the routine from slipping again, the support system mattered: a dietitian inside the app, a daily tracker (“a kind of tracker that I’m doing it daily,” Aarav understood), and follow-ups every 10–15 days. His next check-in was booked on a Saturday evening - because the plan has to fit life, not fight it.

Resolution: not a miracle promise, a plan he could stick to

Aarav didn’t end the call with a dramatic transformation - because he was at the beginning. But he did end it with something many people with long-term hair fall don’t have: a clear routine, a realistic timeline, and a support loop that makes consistency easier.

For someone who’d seen temporary improvement and then a return of thinning after stopping, that clarity is often the first real step toward progress - especially when you’ve spent two years feeling like hair fall is just… happening to you.