Arjun’s 8-Month Plan to Tackle Hair Fall & Dandruff

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: May 29, 2026
Updated: 12 June 5:30 AM

Arjun’s 8-Month Plan to Tackle Hair Fall & Dandruff

Traya Journey at a Glance

Main concern: Arjun, a 31-year-old from a metro city, had been noticing hair fall for roughly 2–2.5 years and wanted “growth,” especially around the crown.
Context/root triggers discussed: Recurring dandruff, visible thinning areas on the scalp, and the need to support scalp health + internal health alongside regrowth.
What he used: Anti-dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 2%), Minoxidil topical solution, Scalp Oil + booster oil shot, Nasal Ghrit (nasal drops), plus Hair Ras and Hair Vitamins.
Expected timeline: 1–3 months to improve internal and scalp health (including dandruff), 4–6 months to see reduced hair fall, and 7–8 months onwards to notice new baby hairs around the crown.
Outcome (as planned): A structured, personalized hair treatment plan with clear usage, consistency support, and realistic expectations (especially around hairline regrowth).

The first thing Arjun said wasn’t dramatic. It was simple, almost matter-of-fact: his hair fall had been going on for “two to two-and-a-half years.” Long enough for it to stop feeling like a phase - and start feeling like a problem he couldn’t ignore anymore.

When his Traya hair coach called, the goal of the conversation wasn’t to overwhelm him with jargon. It was to make the journey feel doable: what to apply, when to apply, what to expect, and how long it would really take.

When hair fall stops feeling “temporary”

Arjun was 31 and hadn’t tried any treatment before. When asked if he’d visited a doctor in the past for hair fall, he replied plainly: “No, ma’am.” This was his first attempt at taking control.

He also had a specific wish, even if he struggled to explain it at first. When the coach asked what changes he wanted to see, he finally put it in one line: “I want to experience growth.”

That’s when the coach looked at his uploaded scalp images and noticed something important: he’d shared the crown area clearly, but needed to upload a front hairline image too - because hair loss patterns can differ by area, and tracking progress starts with good baselines.

The hidden layer: dandruff that “keeps coming back”

Arjun mentioned something else that felt routine to him, but mattered clinically: “Dandruff comes and goes.”

This is the tricky part of dandruff - it doesn’t always scream for attention. But recurring flakes and itch can quietly disturb scalp comfort, lead to irritation, and worsen shedding through repeated scratching and inflammation. In real life, it becomes what many people describe as dandruff and dry scalp hair loss - a loop where the scalp never fully settles, and hair starts feeling weaker over time.

That’s why his kit included Traya’s Anti-dandruff Shampoo with Ketoconazole IP 2%, a clinically used antifungal ingredient aimed at clearing dandruff caused by Malassezia fungus. The coach explained the routine simply: use it 2–3 times a week.

Q: Does dandruff actually cause hair fall?

Yes - when dandruff leads to persistent itching, irritation, and scalp inflammation, hair can start falling more easily. Treating dandruff helps restore scalp conditions that support healthy growth.

“This process will slip from my mind”: the moment of vulnerability

Arjun’s most honest moment came when the coach explained oiling.

He paused and said, “This process… it might slip from my mind. Tell me again.”

That line is more common than people admit. Hair routines fail not because people don’t care - but because they feel complicated.

Instead of pushing him, the coach repeated it patiently and made it easy to remember:
He had a Scalp Oil plus a booster oil shot to mix into the bottle, then use it twice a week, only on hair-wash days - apply 30 minutes before washing, then shampoo.

Traya’s Scalp Oil is designed to support scalp nourishment and help stimulate hair follicles with regular massage/oiling rituals (Shiroabhyanga). It’s made via a medicated oil process where herbs are infused into the oil, supporting scalp hydration and follicular nourishment over time.

What the plan looked like in Arjun’s day

Once the basics were clear, the routine became less intimidating:

He was prescribed Minoxidil topical solution: 1 ml in the morning after a shower on dry hair and 1 ml at night before bed, applied lightly on the thinning/visible scalp areas, without rubbing hard.

And then came the fear most first-time minoxidil users carry - whether they say it or not: increased shedding.

The coach addressed it upfront: in the beginning, hair fall can increase, and that’s “completely normal,” because weaker strands shed first and it gradually settles. Hearing this early often prevents panic-quitting in the first few weeks.

Alongside, he had internal support:

Hair Vitamins: one tablet after breakfast
Hair Ras: two tablets after breakfast and two after dinner, never on an empty stomach

Hair Ras is described as daily Ayurvedic nourishment that helps balance pitta, supports circulation to follicles, and supports tissue nourishment (including asthi dhatu), which Traya positions as a foundational layer for hair quality.

Finally, he also had Nasal Ghrit (nasal drops), to be used only at night before sleep, 3 drops in each nostril. In Ayurveda, nasal passages are considered a gateway to the head (“Nasa hi shirso dwaram”). Traya’s Nasal Ghrit is positioned to support restful sleep and calm - useful when stress and sleep disturbances are part of the hair fall picture.

The timeline that made it feel real

Arjun didn’t just need products. He needed a map.

His coach laid out a realistic arc:
In 1–3 months, the focus is internal and scalp health, including reducing mild dandruff. In 4–6 months, hair fall should reduce and roots start improving. From 7–8 months onwards, he may begin noticing baby hairs starting around the crown.

She also set expectations about hairline regrowth: it’s often harder, but some customers do see changes - while the more reliable goal is preventing further recession and improving density where follicles are still active.

It wasn’t a promise. It was a plan.

Resolution: a routine he could actually follow

By the end of the call, Arjun repeated back the routine in his own words - shampoo twice a week, oil twice a week, minoxidil daily, nasal drops at night, vitamins in the morning, and Hair Ras split between morning and night. His questions shifted from confusion to confirmation: “Nasal drops are daily, right? Only at night?”

That’s the transformation you want early in a hair journey: not overnight regrowth, but clarity and confidence.

Because when hair fall has been going on for 2+ years, progress begins the moment the routine stops feeling like a mystery - and starts feeling like something you can stick to.