Neeraj’s 10-Year Hair Fall Journey—And a Fresh Start

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: February 20, 2026
Updated: 3 July 5:35 AM

Neeraj’s 10-Year Hair Fall Journey—And a Fresh Start

Traya Journey at a Glance

The problem: A decade-long hair fall journey that started around 2014–15, with visible thinning and a strong need for regrowth.
The context beneath it: Years of “asking local doctors” and then giving up - until friends’ results made him try again, this time with a guided plan.
What he used: Minoxidil (daily), Defence Shampoo, Scalp Oil mixed with Calm Therapy booster oil, plus Hair Ras, Health Tatva, Hair Vitamin, and Nasal Grit.
The timeline he was guided to follow: A structured 8–12 month journey, with internal support early on and visible baby hair changes expected closer to months 10–12.
The shift: From “Is there even a treatment?” to a consistent, trackable routine with coaching, app support, and clarity on what to expect (including initial shedding).

“I thought there wasn’t any system for this.”

That’s what Neeraj (name changed), a working professional from the Mumbai region, said when he spoke about his hair fall - something he’d been living with since 2014–15.

Back then, he did what most people do: he asked around. He visited local doctors in his area, hoping someone would have a clear answer. But nothing really changed. Over time, the question he carried wasn’t just “Why am I losing hair?” It became, “Is there even a treatment for this?”

So he stopped paying attention.

Until years later, the topic came back into his life through a very different route - friends. Neeraj told the coach he checked with people he trusted, and when he heard they’d seen good results, he decided to try too. Not because he suddenly believed in miracles - but because this time, he was ready to be consistent.

When hair fall becomes “normal” for too long

By the time Neeraj joined Traya, he wasn’t describing a new problem. He was describing a long, slow acceptance that had lasted almost ten years.

He didn’t report major medical issues on the call - no blood pressure problems, migraines, heart concerns, or breathing issues. He also shared something else: he’d dealt with beard alopecia in the past, starting as a small patch around 2018. He had tried multiple doctors for it, and later an Ayurvedic approach seemed to help, with only a small patch remaining. But his scalp never had alopecia patches.

His current goal with Traya was straightforward and deeply human: “At least the hair I have should stay. And if some comes back from behind, that would be a good thing.”

In other words: stabilize first, then hope for regrowth.

The context Traya focused on: consistency, timeline, and realistic hairline expectations

The turning point in Neeraj’s call wasn’t a diagnosis. It was clarity.

The coach reviewed his hair test and scalp images, then laid out what the journey would look like: an 8–12 month arc. The first one to three months would focus on internal support; months four to six would aim for reduction in hair fall; months seven to nine would support scalp health; and months ten to twelve were positioned as the phase where visible changes like baby hair growth may be noticed.

The coach also addressed something many people silently worry about: the hairline. Neeraj was told clearly that regrowth at the hairline can be harder, but that Traya has seen hairline regrowth in about 30% of customers - and the plan would also work to help ensure the hairline doesn’t keep getting worse.

That single detail did two things at once. It didn’t overpromise. But it didn’t dismiss his hope either.

Root causes, explained in real life (not just theory)

In Neeraj’s case, the call didn’t focus on one dramatic “cause.” The real context was the slow grind of chronic hair fall and the uncertainty that comes with it - years of trying without structure, then stopping, then starting again.

That’s exactly why Traya’s approach is built as a personalized hair treatment plan: not just a product list, but a routine, a timeline, and ongoing tracking so “trying” turns into “sticking with it.”

His kit also reflected a whole-body approach. Along with topical steps, Neeraj received internal Ayurvedic support. Health Tatva is designed to support metabolism and digestion by improving nutrient absorption, which matters because when your body isn’t absorbing well, the follicles don’t reliably get what they need - one reason people resonate with the digestion and hair fall connection. Hair Ras supports scalp and hair health by balancing pitta dosha and improving circulation to hair follicles for nourishment from within. And Nasal Grit is positioned around stress and sleep support - another often-ignored pillar in long-term recovery routines.

Q: If hair fall has been going on for years, is it still worth starting treatment now?

Yes - especially if you can commit to consistency. In chronic hair fall, the bigger shift is moving from scattered attempts to a monitored routine that supports both scalp stimulation and internal balance over months, not days.

The moment of vulnerability: “What happens in the beginning?”

Neeraj’s most immediate concern appeared when the coach explained minoxidil.

She told him that in the first few weeks, hair fall can increase - and that it’s completely normal and often a positive sign because weaker strands shed first. Neeraj interrupted quickly, trying to confirm: “What happens in the beginning?”

That question matters. People don’t just fear hair fall - they fear seeing “proof” that things are getting worse.

Instead of brushing it off, the coach anchored him: shedding can happen early, and it typically reduces gradually over the next few weeks. She also guided him on application: 1 ml twice daily, applied where thinning is highest and the scalp is visible, including the hairline, and spread gently without massaging.

Building a routine he could actually follow

Neeraj also had practical lifestyle questions. He mentioned he exercises at night and wondered how oiling would fit in.

The coach kept it simple: the Scalp Oil routine was twice a week, applied in the morning, 30 minutes before hair wash - not overnight. His kit included a Scalp Oil bottle and a Calm Therapy booster oil shot, and he was instructed to pour the full shot into the Scalp Oil bottle once, mix, and shake well.

For cleansing, he was advised to use Defence Shampoo two to three times a week - especially after oiling.

Then came the internal routine, anchored around meals (not empty stomach): Hair Vitamin once daily after breakfast, Health Tatva one tablet after breakfast and one after dinner, and Hair Ras two tablets after breakfast and two after dinner. Nasal Grit was guided as a 21-day course: three drops in each nostril before sleep, with a tip that ghee-based drops may thicken in cold weather and can be gently warmed.

It wasn’t just instructions. It was structure - the thing Neeraj hadn’t had in 2014.

“Is this only online?” and other real-world doubts

Neeraj asked what many people hesitate to ask: is the whole journey app-based and online, or can someone visit a clinic?

He was told Traya has physical clinics around Mumbai and other cities as well. He also raised another anxiety that reveals he was thinking long-term: what if someone travels abroad for work for a few months - does the treatment pause?

The coach reassured him that international shipment is possible (with shipping charges), and that customers can also carry kits in bulk since they’re travel-friendly.

These aren’t small questions. They’re the questions of someone finally committing.

The resolution: a different kind of start

Neeraj’s story doesn’t end with a dramatic “before-after” yet - because he has just started.

But it does end with something just as important for long-term hair recovery: he’s no longer doing this alone, and he’s no longer doing it randomly.

He entered the journey with a plan, a timeline, and clarity about what’s normal (including early shedding). He also left the call with a follow-up booked - because consistency doesn’t only come from motivation. Sometimes it comes from being guided, checked in on, and reminded that this is a marathon.