Neeraj’s 8-Month Plan to Tackle Hair Fall

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: May 29, 2026
Updated: 12 June 5:32 AM

Neeraj’s 8-Month Plan to Tackle Hair Fall

Traya Journey at a Glance

Key problem: Hair fall for 1.5 years, with visible scalp at the crown and a hairline that felt like it was “going back.”
Root causes discussed: Mild dandruff, lifestyle and genetics, and nutrition-related gaps.
What he used: Traya Anti-dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 2%), Minoxidil 5% with Finasteride 0.1% + Procapil 3%, plus a Traya oral supplement (tablets) and Scalp Oil + Growth Therapy booster oil mixed together.
Timeline set: First 3 months to control dandruff and improve internal health, 4–6 months to control hair fall and support scalp health, and visible growth around 7–8 months, especially at the crown.
Transformation: A routine that finally felt clear and doable - plus ongoing check-ins every 10–12 days to stay consistent.

“Bas verbally guide kar dijiye”

Neeraj had stepped out when his kit got delivered. Now he was back on a call with his phone struggling to load the app, saying what so many people feel in the middle of a hair fall spiral: “Net slow hai… bas verbally guide kar dijiye.”

Because when you’ve been dealing with hair fall for over a year, you don’t just want another product. You want a plan you can actually follow.

Neeraj had been losing hair for “ek dedh saal.” He’d already tried to take matters into his own hands - using minoxidil 5% for the last six months, taking biotin tablets, and washing with shampoo every two days. But recently, even minoxidil had become inconsistent. “Pichhle pandrah din se main chhod ke use kar raha hun… ek time bas, sham ko.”

And underneath all of it, he had a quiet but very real concern: the crown area where “scalp dikh raha hai,” and the front where “line bhi pichhe ja raha hai.”

When hair fall becomes a routine stress

Neeraj didn’t describe dramatic emotions in big words. But the details said enough: he was trying to fit treatment into real life - bike rides to office, helmet use, dust from commuting, and the daily negotiation of, “Kab lagau? Kaise lagau?”

That’s often how hair fall feels: not just shedding, but constant decision-making. If the routine is confusing, consistency breaks. And when consistency breaks, confidence follows.

What the hair test hinted at

During the consultation, the coach checked Neeraj’s background: no major medical conditions, no ongoing medications, and one important detail from his hair test - mild dandruff.

Then came the framing Neeraj needed. The coach explained that the root cause wasn’t just one thing. In Neeraj’s case, hair fall was being pushed by multiple factors together: mild dandruff, lifestyle, genetics, and nutrition.

This matters because dandruff isn’t “just flakes.” When the scalp is irritated and itchy, it can create a stressful environment for hair - especially if scratching and inflammation become a pattern. That’s where dandruff and dry scalp hair loss becomes a very real experience for many people, even when they’re already using growth serums.

Q: Does dandruff really cause hair fall?

Yes - when dandruff triggers itching, inflammation, and scalp build-up, hair can start shedding more easily. Controlling dandruff helps create a healthier scalp environment so your hair routine can actually work.

The questions he was almost embarrassed to ask

Once the basics were clear, Neeraj asked the kind of practical question that decides whether a treatment survives Monday morning.

“Main subah bike se jata hun office… minoxidil lagane ke baad turant helmet laga sakte hain?”

The coach didn’t dismiss it. He gave him a simple, workable answer: wait 5–10 minutes under a fan so the serum dries, then cover hair with a cloth and wear the helmet.

Neeraj had another daily-life doubt too: after coming back from outside, should he wash hair first and then apply minoxidil? The guidance was again practical - do a light wash if there’s dust, towel-dry well, and apply minoxidil only on a dry scalp.

This was the turning point. Not motivation. Clarity.

The plan that finally sounded manageable

Because Neeraj’s app wasn’t loading, the coach laid out the routine verbally - simple, repeatable, and timed around his life.

He was guided to:
Use Traya Scalp Oil and mix the small Growth Therapy booster oil bottle into the larger oil bottle, then apply it twice a week, at least 30 minutes before a wash. This oil routine is meant to nourish the scalp and support follicular health with regular massage as part of shiroabhyanga-style care.
Use Traya Anti-dandruff Shampoo twice a week, on the same days as oiling. This shampoo contains Ketoconazole IP 2%, which helps reduce dandruff and prevent further fungal growth, while soothing scalp inflammation.
Use his minoxidil serum twice daily: 1 ml in the morning after bath and 1 ml at night before sleeping, only on the visible scalp areas, gently spreading it without rubbing or massaging. He was also reminded that initial shedding can happen with minoxidil and can be normal in the early phase.
Take the oral supplement as advised: two tablets after breakfast and two after dinner, not on an empty stomach - because this part supports hair through nutrition (a piece many people miss while chasing only topical solutions).

Neeraj repeated it back to confirm: “Tablet clear… minoxidil clear… scalp oil aur hair oil mix karke clear… shampoo clear.”

This wasn’t just compliance. It was relief.

The timeline that set realistic hope

Neeraj was told to look at his journey in phases, not days.

The first three months were about controlling mild dandruff and improving internal health. Months four to six were focused on controlling hair fall and keeping the scalp healthier. And around seven to eight months, he could expect visible improvement in growth - especially in the crown area where the scalp was showing, along with maintenance support so the hairline doesn’t recede further.

Just as importantly, the coach set up follow-ups every 10–12 days. Not as pressure - as support. Because a personalized hair treatment plan works best when someone’s tracking it with you.

Resolution: a routine he could take to work

By the end of the call, Neeraj didn’t sound overwhelmed anymore. He sounded organised.

He had a plan for helmet mornings. A plan for dusty evenings. A clear idea of what to use, how often, and what to expect first - dandruff control, then shedding control, then growth.

And that’s what most people actually need at the start of a long hair journey: not a miracle promise, but a routine that fits into life - and a team that checks in before you give up.