When Hair Fall Felt “Internal”: Asha’s Traya Journey

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: February 20, 2026
Updated: 12 June 5:35 AM

When Hair Fall Felt “Internal”: Asha’s Traya Journey

Traya Journey at a Glance

Main concern: Ongoing hair fall and thinning that left her feeling like “nothing is left in my hair.”
Likely root causes discussed on call: Type 1 diabetes history, suspected nutrition deficiency, and her hair test pointing to digestion/metabolism and hormonal factors.
What she used: A Traya kit with an oil + wash routine, hair vitamins, and Hair Santulan 01; topical plan was corrected because of low BP.
Timeline shared by the coach: First 2 months focused on stabilising shedding and preparing the scalp; visible improvement expected from month 3 onward with regular use.
Outcome she aimed for: Reduced hair fall first, then better thickness and a “fuller” look over time - without doing anything risky for her low BP.

The moment she admitted she was out of options

“I’m type 1 diabetic… because of that I have hair fall,” she told the coach, trying to sound calm but not hiding the bigger truth: “At the last I decided… there’s nothing left, so I can go for Traya.”

That one line carried a lot. This wasn’t just a bad hair week. It was the kind of slow, daily shedding that chips away at confidence - until you stop hoping it’ll fix itself.

Even after ordering the kit, she still had a knot of doubt. She said she was confused about what was happening “internally… deficiency… will it happen or not?” She was prepared to be patient (“I know it will take time”), but she needed someone to tell her honestly: will results come, or is this another dead end?

What her hair test revealed, beyond “just hair fall”

When the coach reviewed her Traya hair test, the pattern looked bigger than a shampoo-and-serum problem. The coach explained that her report pointed toward digestion, metabolism, nutrition deficiency, and hormonal factors.

That matters, because for many people, hair doesn’t thin in isolation. When the body is struggling to maintain energy and balance, the hair follicles can be one of the first places it shows up. The coach reassured her that her sugar medicines could continue alongside Traya products, with a gap between doses.

And then one more detail came up that changed everything: low blood pressure.

She described it simply: “Normal also mine is seventy-sixty… weakness is a lot.” Her BP usually stayed lower than typical ranges, even when she felt “normal.”

That detail became the safety checkpoint.

Why the plan had to change: low BP and the minoxidil conversation

At first, her kit included a minoxidil serum. But after the coach re-checked her details, she paused the routine.

The coach told her clearly: because she has low BP, doctors often advise against using minoxidil. She asked if the bottle had been opened (it hadn’t), and guided her to raise a return and get the refund.

The customer tried to reason it out - she hadn’t fainted, no dizziness, nothing dramatic. Just “normal se thoda sa kam.” But the coach stayed steady: even if she wasn’t feeling acute symptoms, low BP is still a reason many doctors avoid recommending minoxidil.

So the plan shifted to an alternative topical: a hair active serum (the coach positioned it mainly for hair fall control and supporting density and thickness).

This was the turning point in her story - not because a product changed, but because she felt someone was paying attention to her whole health, not just her hair.

Root causes, made real: why this felt “internal”

Her doubts weren’t abstract. With type 1 diabetes and persistent weakness, she was already used to managing her body carefully. So when hair fall started to feel relentless, it didn’t feel cosmetic - it felt like another sign her body wasn’t absorbing or utilising what it needed.

That’s where the digestion and hair fall connection the coach mentioned becomes relatable: if your metabolism and nutrient absorption are off, hair follicles can end up undernourished even when you’re “doing everything right” on the outside.

Q&A: Can nutrition deficiency really worsen hair fall?

Yes. When the body isn’t getting or absorbing essential nutrients efficiently, hair follicles may not get consistent nourishment - often showing up as increased shedding, thinning, or weaker-looking hair over time.

The questions she was almost afraid to ask

She asked the question most people think but don’t say out loud: “Tell me… do results come or not?”

She also worried about day-to-day practicality. If she applied serum daily but washed hair only twice a week, would it look oily? The coach reassured her it wouldn’t be a problem.

Under all the logistics was a deeper fear: if she did everything and still didn’t see change, she’d be back to square one.

The routine that finally felt doable

The coach broke her plan into two parts - daily consistency and wash-day structure - so it didn’t feel overwhelming.

Her wash routine was built around her real schedule (twice a week):
She was told to apply the oil twice a week, about 30 minutes before bathing, mixing the small bottle into the larger one before use. Then cleanse the scalp well with shampoo so topical products can “penetrate” better, and apply conditioner only on hair lengths (not the scalp), leaving it for two minutes.

Her internal routine was kept simple:
Supplements were to be taken after meals for better absorption - one hair vitamin after breakfast, and Hair Santulan 01 after dinner (two tablets).

Hair Santulan 01, as per Traya’s Ayurvedic approach, is designed to support women by addressing root causes linked to hair fall - especially stress, energy, digestion, and nutrient absorption - so the body can create a better internal environment for hair health.

This is what a personalized hair treatment plan looks like in real life: not perfection, just repeatable habits.

What to expect, and why the timeline matters

The coach didn’t oversell speed. She explained that the first two months are often about reducing the fall of already-weak hair and getting the scalp ready. From month three, changes should start showing - hair fall reducing first, then improvements in volume and a fuller-looking scalp later with continued consistency.

For her, that clarity was the relief. Not a miracle promise - just a map.

Resolution: choosing safety, choosing consistency

By the end of the call, she had done two important things.

First, she chose safety over experimentation - returning minoxidil because of her low BP, even though she personally hadn’t felt extreme symptoms. Second, she chose consistency. “I’ll start from today,” she said.

Her journey didn’t end with a dramatic before-after in one month. It ended with something more realistic and powerful: a routine matched to her life, her health conditions respected, and a plan built to improve thickness and reduce shedding over time - especially when hair fall starts feeling “internal,” and when you’ve begun to fear you’ve run out of options.