Aarohi’s Winter Dandruff Hair Fall Story

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: February 20, 2026
Updated: 16 July 9:14 AM

Aarohi’s Winter Dandruff Hair Fall Story

Traya Journey at a Glance

Key problem: Winter-season dandruff that made her hair fall feel “more than normal”
Root causes identified in her hair test: Dandruff, plus digestion, nutrition, and metabolism factors
What she started with: Anti-dandruff Night Lotion + Anti-dandruff Shampoo, Nourish Oil pre-wash, and daily Hair Santulan 1 + Hair Vitamin for Her
Timeline she was guided to expect: Month 1 scalp clearing; by around month 4 hair fall reduction; by month 5 improvement in texture and density
What changed for her: A clear, manageable routine and the confidence of a personalized hair treatment plan with follow-ups

Aarohi, a working woman from Indore, didn’t call it “hair loss” at first. For her, it was a seasonal pattern - every winter, dandruff would flare up, and then the hair fall would feel louder than usual.

“Winter time mein dandruff bahut hota hai… uske wajah se hair fall… normally jo girta hai, usse zyada ho jata hai,” she told her Traya hair coach.

Not dramatic. Not panicked. Just that steady, familiar worry that returns every year - along with the flakes.

When “seasonal dandruff” starts feeling personal

This was Aarohi’s first consultation call with Traya. She had already ordered her kit, and her coach, Kashish, had reviewed her hair test before speaking to her.

What stood out was that the problem wasn’t only about what was visible on the scalp. Her root causes from the test showed a combination: digestion, nutrition, metabolism, and dandruff.

That matters because dandruff doesn’t just sit on the scalp like a harmless layer. As Kashish explained in simple terms, dandruff can weaken the hair roots. The itch, the inflammation, and the scalp discomfort can push hair fall higher - especially when the scalp is already stressed.

And when there are internal gaps too - like poor nutrient intake or absorption - hair follicles don’t get the consistent nourishment they need. That’s when the struggle begins to feel like more than “just winter.”

This is where the digestion and hair fall connection becomes real: if the body isn’t absorbing nutrients well, the supply line to the follicles weakens, and hair growth can lose rhythm.

Q: Can dandruff cause hair fall?

Yes. Dandruff can weaken the roots by affecting scalp health - itching and irritation can lead to more breakage and increased shedding. When scalp health improves, hair gets a better environment to grow.

Her biggest doubts weren’t about hair - they were about the plan

Aarohi didn’t resist the routine. She just wanted to understand what happens next.

After hearing that dandruff typically settles in the first month, she asked, “Is kit ke baad… dandruff… nahin rahta hai. To us time kya mera kit change hoga?”

Then another practical question followed immediately, the kind every busy person wonders: “Mujhe order karna padega ya automatically order ho jayega?”

The vulnerability here wasn’t fear - it was uncertainty. She wanted to know she wouldn’t be left guessing once the first month ended.

Kashish reassured her that changes would come in the next kit based on progress, and Aarohi could book a call near the end of the month to get the right guidance for what’s next.

The turning point: a routine that finally felt doable

Aarohi’s scalp type was oily, and she was washing her hair three to four times a week. Kashish gently nudged her toward a more consistent plan: with an oily scalp, keep hair wash to three times a week, not more.

Then came the part that often makes or breaks results - exact usage.

On the night before a wash, she’d apply the Anti-dandruff Night Lotion (Ketoconazole 2%) across the scalp and leave it overnight. The next morning, she’d use the Anti-dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 2%) to wash it off, helping clear dandruff caused by fungus and reduce scalp buildup.

Before shampooing, she was told to massage Nourish Oil lightly for 30 minutes. (This oil is positioned as hair care - helping with shine, frizz control, and making hair less prone to breakage, not as a regrowth claim.) After the wash, she’d use conditioner on hair lengths for one to two minutes and rinse.

The logic was simple: get the scalp clean first so that, when a serum is added later, it penetrates better.

And for internal support, she was guided to take her supplements after meals for better absorption: Hair Santulan 1 at night after dinner (two tablets) and Hair Vitamin for Her daily (one tablet). Since her hair test flagged nutrition and metabolism, the daily support was positioned as foundational, not optional.

This combination also speaks to dandruff and dry scalp hair loss in a very practical way - first settle scalp chaos, then build internal consistency.

What she was told to expect (so she wouldn’t panic mid-way)

Kashish did something most people don’t get from generic advice: she gave Aarohi a realistic timeline.

She explained that visible results can take about four months. The first month is about dandruff clearing and scalp hygiene. Over the next couple of months, a serum may be added to the routine.

And crucially, she prepared Aarohi for an emotionally tricky phase: once a serum is introduced, hair fall may increase initially. Not because things are getting worse, but because weaker hairs shed first - something that can feel alarming if you aren’t expecting it.

That warning can be the difference between someone quitting early and someone staying consistent.

By around month four, she was told to expect a reduction in hair fall. By month five, improvements in volume, density, and texture could begin to feel noticeable.

Choosing consistency over guesswork

By the end of the call, Aarohi sounded steady. She had received her kit just a day earlier and said, “Aaj night se.”

She had already started her morning tablet after breakfast and planned her night routine: the lotion at night, Hair Santulan 1 after dinner.

Kashish also showed her how to use the Traya app for daily tracking, the “how to use” section for quick doubts, and the diet logging feature that generates a report after seven days - small tools that make consistency easier when life gets busy.

Resolution: a calmer scalp, a clearer path

Aarohi’s story isn’t about a sudden miracle. It’s about a familiar seasonal problem - winter dandruff - finally being handled with structure, support, and clarity.

Instead of experimenting with random fixes each year, she now had a plan that worked on both sides of the problem: scalp cleansing with Ketoconazole-based anti-dandruff products, and daily internal support through targeted supplements - anchored by guidance and follow-ups.

And sometimes, that’s the real transformation: not just hoping it will stop, but knowing what to do next.