Neeraj’s 6-Month Hair Fall: The Routine Fix That Helped

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: February 20, 2026
Updated: 14 April 9:24 AM

Neeraj’s 6-Month Hair Fall: The Routine Fix That Helped

Traya Journey at a Glance

Main concern: Hair fall for ~6 months, with dandruff that shows up again in about two days after a wash
What was going on underneath: Scalp health disruption from recurring dandruff, plus early-stage thinning that needed consistent follicle support
What he used: Traya Scalp Oil (with Scalp Health Oil Shot mixed in) twice weekly, and Minoxidil serum twice daily (as guided)
Timeline he was guided for: 1–3 months for internal support to begin, 4–6 months for hair fall to reduce and scalp health to improve, and around 8 months for visible thickness/volume
Result he was working toward: Reduced dandruff, better scalp comfort, and visible improvement in hair thickness with regular use

“Maine Traya se kit li thi…” and then the confusion started

Neeraj, a working professional from a north Indian city, wasn’t calling because he wanted a new treatment. He had already bought the Traya kit.

He called because he was stuck at the most common place people get stuck: the “how exactly do I use this?”

In his words, he had “ek Scalp Oil… aur uske saath ek chhoti si aur hai” - a bigger bottle and a small one. His simple question was weekly use: “Weekly do time use karna hai?”

But as the conversation went on, another detail slipped out: he also had “oxyd” - which he assumed was another oil. That one misunderstanding can change the entire routine.

And when hair fall has already been going on for six months, small routine gaps start feeling expensive.

What Neeraj was really dealing with: hair fall plus recurring dandruff

Once the coach asked a few gentle questions, Neeraj shared that he’d been noticing hair fall for around six months. He hadn’t tried PRP or any earlier hair loss treatment. He also described a very specific scalp pattern: dandruff doesn’t stay away for long - he notices it again “do din ke baad.”

That matters, because dandruff isn’t only a cosmetic annoyance. When the scalp keeps getting irritated and itchy, it can set the stage for dandruff and dry scalp hair loss patterns - where the scalp environment keeps weakening the hair’s “home base.”

Neeraj’s expectations were clear and very human: he wanted dandruff to reduce, and he wanted his hair to look “achha… thick,” with “growth aur thickness.”

The root cause, explained without jargon

In Neeraj’s case, the biggest context clue was recurrence: dandruff returns within two days. That usually means the scalp isn’t settling into a stable, healthy rhythm yet. When the scalp barrier is disturbed repeatedly, it can affect overall scalp health - and when scalp health is off, hair strands can feel weaker and hair fall can feel more dramatic.

Alongside that, Neeraj was also starting a twice-daily Minoxidil routine - meant to support hair growth in pattern hair loss by improving nutrient-rich blood flow to the hair follicles through its vasodilation effect. That support works best when application is correct and consistent, so the product reaches the scalp properly.

Q: Does dandruff really make hair fall worse?

Yes - when dandruff leads to repeated itching, flaking, and irritation, it can disturb scalp health and trigger more shedding. Fixing the scalp environment is often a key part of a personalized hair treatment plan.

The most important turning point: fixing the sequence

Neeraj mentioned he had applied the serum in the morning and then washed his hair with shampoo - then asked what to do next.

That’s where the coach stepped in with a small correction that can make a big difference:
“Next time se… pehle scalp oil lagayen. Minimum thirty minutes hair wash se pehle.”

She guided him to keep the oil on for at least 30 minutes before washing. Then, only after the hair dries, apply Minoxidil.

She also clarified the “small bottle” confusion: the small bottle is the Scalp Health Oil Shot, and it needs to be mixed into the bigger Scalp Oil bottle, shaken well, and used twice a week.

That’s not just instruction - it’s reassurance. Because once a routine becomes clear, it becomes doable.

The doubts he didn’t say loudly (but every customer feels)

Neeraj didn’t dramatize it, but his questions carried a quiet worry: “To teenon ek saath use karne?” “Ab ye use karna hai?”

The coach addressed what usually scares people most about Minoxidil: shedding.

She told him plainly that initially hair fall can look like it’s increasing, and added the emotional safety net: don’t panic - this can be normal as weaker, damaged hair sheds before improvement is seen.

For someone already counting hair fall month after month, that one line often decides whether they stay consistent or give up too early.

How the routine looked in real life

Neeraj’s plan wasn’t complicated - just precise.

He was guided to:
Use the Traya Scalp Oil after mixing in the Scalp Health Oil Shot, apply it twice a week, massage lightly if he wants, and keep it on for at least 30 minutes before washing. (And yes - because it’s coconut oil-based, it can solidify in winters; the coach suggested placing the bottle in warm water to liquefy it.)

Then, once hair is dry, apply Minoxidil: 1 ml in the morning and 1 ml at night, only on the visible scalp/thinning areas, spread gently, and avoid rubbing or massaging it in.

This kind of structure makes the journey feel less like guesswork and more like a system.

The “8-month mindset” that made it feel manageable

Neeraj was told upfront that visible changes are typically expected around eight months, and he was walked through what to look for along the way: first internal support starts in 1–3 months, dandruff begins reducing gradually, then by 4–6 months hair fall can start coming down and scalp health can improve - followed by visible thickness and even “baby hairs” later.

That timeline matters because it replaces daily anxiety with milestones.

And it also makes space for consistency - the one thing hair regrowth demands.

Resolution: not a finish line, but a clear path forward

Neeraj ended the call with something that signals relief: “Thik hai, mam.” No more confusion. No more mixing up oil and serum. No more guessing whether he should wash right after applying.

He also asked a practical question - when to reorder so there’s no gap. The coach advised ordering 5–7 days before products finish, so the routine stays uninterrupted.

Neeraj’s transformation in this call wasn’t a “before and after” photo moment. It was the moment his routine finally made sense - when the journey became sustainable, and when his goals (less dandruff, better thickness, real growth) felt possible with consistency.