How Amit Found a Routine for Thinning on Top

Traya Journey at a Glance

• Key problem: Amit noticed that the top of his scalp had become “almost empty,” and he wasn’t seeing growth.
• Context/root causes: Hair fall began after 2021, around the time he started gym workouts and took supplements; he also hadn’t followed any structured treatment before.
• What he used: Defence Shampoo, Scalp Oil mixed with Growth Therapy booster oil, Minoxidil (1 ml twice daily on visible scalp areas), Hair Ras, and Hair Vitamin.
• Timeline shared by coach: Early internal support in the first 2–3 months, hair fall control in 4–6 months, better thickness by 7–9 months, and more visible filling-in by 8–12 months.
• Outcome: Not an overnight fix, but a clear, manageable routine and a monitored plan that made him feel confident enough to stay consistent.

“You mean… I just apply it where the scalp is visible?” Amit asked, trying to picture his routine in real life. Because for him, the worry wasn’t theoretical anymore. In his words, “upar ka sab khali… almost empty ho gaya.”

This wasn’t about a new hairstyle or a quick oil recommendation. Amit wanted something more basic and urgent: growth.

When hair fall stops feeling ‘normal’

Amit’s hair fall didn’t start with a dramatic incident. It started quietly, and then stayed.

On his call with Traya’s coach, he traced it back to 2021 - after lockdown - when he had gotten into gym workouts and had taken supplements during that phase. Since then, hair fall kept showing up, and the top area began looking visibly thinner.

What made this moment different was that Amit admitted he hadn’t really tried a real treatment before. He’d used “sirf oils,” and like most people do, he tried what others suggested. But it didn’t change the picture on his scalp.

So when his kit got delivered, his first real question was simple and honest: “Ab dawa kaise leni? Kya leni?”

The ‘why’ behind Amit’s pattern of thinning

Amit’s story had two important clues: the timing (post-2021) and the pattern (“upar ka… khali”), which often makes people feel like the scalp is getting more visible over time.

Traya’s approach started with what his coach described on call: they had already reviewed his hair test forms and the photos he uploaded. From there, the plan wasn’t positioned as a random collection of products, but as a personalized hair treatment plan that would be easy enough to follow every day - “subah ke do minute… sham ke do minute.”

And while Amit didn’t report dandruff (he clearly said, “dandruff bilkul nahin hai”), the coach still anchored the routine in scalp care, nutrition support, and consistency. She also prepared him for a key emotional hurdle: shedding.

Q: Does minoxidil cause more hair fall before it gets better?

Yes - Amit’s coach explained that when you start minoxidil, you may notice increased shedding initially. This happens as weaker hair sheds first, and it can be a normal sign that the serum is starting to work.

The moment Amit voiced what most people fear

Amit wasn’t dramatic. He was practical. But the worry still slipped through in a line that carried a lot of weight: “Growth nahin ho rahi… bas apna ye haal hai.”

He also had confusion about supplements - whether he should take them twice, whether “jyada hoti sharir men,” and what to do if he missed a dose. That’s the vulnerable part of hair loss journeys people don’t talk about: even when you finally commit to a plan, you worry you’ll do it wrong.

The coach slowed it down and made it feel doable.

The routine that made it feel manageable

The kit wasn’t framed as “apply everything everywhere.” Amit was guided with specifics - what to use, how often, and where it matters.

Defence Shampoo for a clean, calm scalp

Because Amit didn’t have dandruff, the coach confirmed his scalp was “healthy and active” and recommended a mild cleansing routine using Defence Shampoo three times a week.

As per Traya’s product guidance, shampoos primarily help cleanse oil, dirt, dust, and residue; a mild shampoo supports scalp health and helps reduce breakage from harsh cleansing.

Scalp Oil + Growth Therapy (booster) for massage-based nourishment

Amit received two oils: Scalp Oil and the Growth Therapy booster oil. He was told to mix the booster (level two) into the Scalp Oil (level one), then apply twice a week, about 30 minutes before bathing.

In Traya’s Ayurvedic logic, regular oil massage (Shiroabhyanga) supports calmness and improves blood circulation to hair follicles. Scalp Oil is also made using the sneh pak process - herbs and goat milk are processed into the oil for follicular nourishment.

Minoxidil for targeted regrowth support

Amit’s minoxidil instructions were precise: take 1 ml, apply morning and night only on the areas where the scalp is visible, and don’t rub or massage - just gently tap so the area is covered. He was also counseled for expected shedding, and warned about possible mild itchiness or dryness.

This matters because many people quit too early - right when shedding scares them most.

Hair Ras and Hair Vitamin for internal support

Amit’s kit included Hair Ras (the coach referenced the “202” dose pattern: two after breakfast and two after dinner) and Hair Vitamin (one after breakfast). He was advised not to take supplements on an empty stomach, and if he missed the morning dose, he could take it later after food.

According to the Traya Product Bible, Hair Ras is designed for daily natural hair nourishment and supports scalp and hair health by balancing pitta dosha and improving blood circulation to follicles, along with tissue nourishment of asthi dhatu. Hair Vitamin supports nutritional gaps and includes biotin and natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed extract to support thicker-looking hair.

What changed wasn’t just the products - it was the timeline

Hair loss can feel like it’s getting worse every month, so people expect a solution that works in weeks. Amit was given a different kind of reassurance: a clear, realistic timeline.

His coach explained that in the first 2–3 months, the focus is on internal support like nutrition and digestion, then hair fall starts reducing around 4–6 months, thickness improves around 7–9 months, and more visible changes show up in the 8–12 month window.

Just hearing that roadmap can be a relief - because it replaces panic with a plan.

Resolution: from “bas batao” to “samajh mein aa gaya”

By the end of the call, Amit’s tone shifted. The same person who started with “bas batao” ended up saying, “Haan bilkul samajh mein aa gaya.”

He even shared that he had already started within two days.

That’s what most hair journeys really need: not a miracle claim, but a routine you can repeat, guidance you can trust, and someone checking in so you don’t stop when it gets confusing.

And for Amit - who came in with a thinning top and a simple wish for growth - that structure was the first real turning point.

Key Questions Answered in This Blog

• How do I use minoxidil correctly if my scalp is visible on top?
• Is shedding after starting minoxidil normal, and should I stop?
• How long does a Traya routine typically take to show visible changes?
• Why does consistency matter so much in a personalized hair treatment plan?