Neeraj’s 1.5-Year Hair Fall Journey to a Routine

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: May 29, 2026
Updated: 12 June 5:36 AM

Neeraj’s 1.5-Year Hair Fall Journey to a Routine

Traya Journey at a Glance

Problem: Hair fall for about 1.5 years, with concern about hair becoming “halke halke” (thinner) over time
Root causes addressed: Hair follicle nourishment + scalp health + consistency (with daily topical + weekly oil routine)
What he used: Minoxidil topical, Hair Ras tablets, Scalp Oil mixed with Growth Therapy booster, Anti-dandruff Shampoo (as per kit)
Timeline given: Internal work in months 1–2, better scalp + hair fall control by months 4–6, visible regrowth by months 7–8
Outcome: He left the call feeling clear and confident about how to use the kit - and what “normal” looks like (including early shedding)

“I don’t have an issue with the kit,” Neeraj said, pausing mid-sentence like he was trying to choose the most honest version of the truth. “I just… don’t know how to use it.”

He’d waited 1.5 years with hair fall before finally switching to a structured plan. The box had arrived. The intention was there. But now, standing with five products in front of him, Neeraj felt stuck at the very first step - how to begin.

And that’s where his Traya journey really started.

The moment Neeraj admitted he needed help

Neeraj, a working professional from a North Indian city, had been dealing with hair fall for “do dedh saal” - around one and a half years. He’d tried things before too, casually mentioning he’d been taking “sab cheezein” in the past, including clinical routes like transplant or sessions.

But this time, he wanted something different: a plan he could follow daily, and a timeline he could trust.

When the coach asked what he expected from Traya, Neeraj didn’t give a marketing answer. He said it plainly: the hair he lost - he wanted it back. And he’d already noticed that what used to be thick hair was slowly becoming “halke halke.”

What seemed like a product question was actually a confidence question

Neeraj’s questions weren’t random. They carried the anxiety many people feel when they begin hair treatment.

He asked if shaving or cutting hair very short would make Minoxidil work better. In his words, if he trimmed it down to almost nothing, would it “asar” more?

The coach clarified something important: Minoxidil doesn’t need a shaved head to work. It needs access to the scalp and enough hair length (around 1–2 cm) so application is practical and absorption is easy.

Then came the bigger fear - one that often goes unsaid but showed up clearly in his tone.

He asked about side effects.

He also needed reassurance about the early shedding the coach warned him about: hair fall can increase a little after starting Minoxidil, because weaker hair sheds first. The coach normalized it and told him it usually settles in a few weeks.

That one line can change everything for a new user - because without it, people panic, stop treatment, and assume it “isn’t working.”

The root cause focus: scalp nourishment + follicle support

Neeraj didn’t report a medical condition like low BP, sinus, asthma, or migraine. He also said he didn’t really have dandruff, even though his kit included an Anti-dandruff Shampoo (likely mapped to what was filled earlier).

So the plan his coach emphasized was less about a single trigger and more about rebuilding the basics: consistent scalp care, supporting follicles, and staying regular long enough to see change.

That’s also the hidden logic of a personalized hair treatment plan: not just “one product,” but a routine that supports the scalp environment and hair follicles over months, not days.

Q: Does Minoxidil cause more hair fall in the beginning?

Yes, it can. As Neeraj was told on the call, hair fall may increase slightly at first because weaker strands shed. This is often temporary and typically settles within a few weeks with regular use.

The turning point: when the routine finally made sense

Once Neeraj had the steps clearly explained, the kit stopped feeling intimidating and started feeling doable.

Here’s what the coach walked him through, in simple, repeatable language:

He was told to mix the Growth Therapy booster oil (the smaller bottle) fully into the Scalp Oil bottle, then apply it about twice a week (he even asked if he could do it three times, and the coach said that was fine). Apply it around 30 minutes before a head wash and wash off using the shampoo from the kit.

He was told to use Minoxidil daily, but only on the visible scalp area - not the entire scalp. Apply gently, spread it lightly, and don’t rub aggressively. If it gets on the face, wash it off.

And for internal support, he was told to take Hair Ras tablets after food (not on an empty stomach): two tablets in the morning and two at night.

Hair Ras is an Ayurvedic formulation designed for daily natural hair nourishment. It’s positioned to help balance pitta dosha, support blood circulation to the hair follicles, and nourish asthi dhatu - building hair health from within over time.

The timeline that gave him patience

Neeraj didn’t just want hope. He wanted a realistic timeline.

So the coach set expectations clearly: visible changes can take about 5–8 months. The first two months focus on internal health; months 4–6 focus on scalp health and controlling hair fall; and by months 7–8, the goal is visible regrowth - what the coach called “baby hair” coming back.

For someone who’s been watching hair get thinner “halke halke,” that timeline matters. It turns the journey into something measurable, not emotional guesswork.

The small lifestyle detail that revealed a lot

One surprising detail came up: Neeraj said if he doesn’t apply oil, his “sir dukhata hai” - his head hurts.

He wasn’t asking for cosmetic shine. He was trying to stay comfortable in his body.

The coach helped him adjust without derailing the plan: he could apply the same Scalp Oil lightly along the hair length if needed, since it already contains coconut oil as the base. If he still felt he needed coconut oil separately, he could use it - but the priority was to keep the Traya routine consistent.

The resolution: clarity, calm, and a real starting point

By the end of the call, Neeraj repeated the routine back - tablets after meals, Minoxidil daily on visible scalp areas, mixed oil twice a week before washing, shampoo two to three times a week. He sounded lighter, like he’d finally crossed the hardest part: starting.

He didn’t end with dramatic promises. He ended with something better.

“Thik hai… main use karta hun,” he said.

For anyone in the middle of long-term hair fall, that sentence is a turning point. Not because it’s perfect - but because it’s consistent. And consistency is where hair journeys change.