Neeraj’s 8-Month Plan for Hair Fall Since 2018

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

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

Neeraj’s 8-Month Plan for Hair Fall Since 2018

Traya Journey at a Glance

Key problem: A 26-year-old man, “Neeraj,” had persistent hair fall since 2018 and was most worried about thinning at the sides/hairline.
Root cause context: A strong genetic link on his mother’s side, plus early scalp changes (mild dandruff “thoda bahut”) and the need for consistent scalp + follicle support.
What he used: Traya Scalp Oil mixed with Growth Therapy (booster oil), Minoxidil serum (with a dropper), Hair Ras tablets, and Defence Shampoo.
Timeline he was guided for: An 8-month window - first 3 months focused on internal and scalp health, months 4–6 on controlling hair fall and strengthening roots, and visible improvement expected around months 7–8 (with realistic limits for the hairline).
Outcome/shift: Not a “magic” promise - Neeraj got a clear, manageable routine and realistic expectations, plus reassurance around initial shedding and safety concerns.

The day Neeraj’s kit arrived, he didn’t call Traya to talk about “hair goals” or “confidence.” He called with one simple, urgent question: “Oil aa gaya hai… usko kaise use karenge?”

He sounded like someone who didn’t want motivation. He wanted instructions - clear, direct, no confusion.

And underneath that practical question was a seven-year story of waiting.

When hair fall becomes your normal

Neeraj, a 26-year-old working professional (often away for work for days at a time), had been noticing hair fall since 2018. When his coach asked if he’d tried anything before, his answer was blunt: “Kuchh bhi nahin.”

For years, it was just something happening in the background. Not dramatic enough to call it a crisis, but persistent enough to never fully leave his mind.

He also knew something else: the pattern ran in the family. On the call, he confirmed that relatives on his mother’s side had similar hair loss - one of those details that makes hair fall feel less like a phase and more like a direction your body is quietly taking.

The root cause context Traya picked up on

From the call, two things stood out clearly.

One, Neeraj’s hair loss had a genetic context (“mummy ke side… genetical bhi hai”). That matters because genetic-pattern thinning often affects specific zones - hairline and crown - and can be slow, stubborn, and emotionally loaded. Neeraj’s biggest expectation was specific: “Side mein jo baal hai… wahi ugana hai.” He wanted hairline regrowth.

Two, while he initially said dandruff wasn’t much of an issue, he later admitted there was “thoda bahut.” Even mild scalp issues can become a quiet trigger, because itching, flakes, and scalp irritation can push people into more scratching and more fall. This is where many people get stuck in a loop of dandruff and dry scalp hair loss without realizing the scalp environment needs as much attention as the hair strand itself.

Traya’s approach in his call wasn’t to dramatize. It was to anchor him in what’s realistic, and what’s controllable: scalp care, follicle stimulation, and consistency.

Q: Does genetic hair fall improve with a routine like this?

Yes - while genetics can make areas like the hairline harder to regrow, consistent scalp nourishment plus a clinically-backed topical routine can help control hair fall, strengthen roots, and support growth in other visible zones like the crown and overall volume.

The moment of vulnerability: “Side effect nahin karega?”

Neeraj kept coming back to one fear. Not the timeline. Not the effort. The fear was safety.

He asked, more than once, whether these products could cause side effects - especially the tablets. In his words, he was worried the “tablet… side effect nahin kar sakta hai.”

This is the part many people relate to: hair fall already feels like losing control, and the idea of taking something new can feel like adding risk to an already exhausting problem.

The coach handled it with calm, everyday reassurance - and then moved to what actually builds trust: telling him what to expect.

When the minoxidil conversation came up, the coach didn’t oversell it. She prepared him for the most confusing early phase: shedding. She explained that hair fall can increase initially and that this can be a normal part of the process. That one heads-up often decides whether someone panics and quits early, or stays consistent long enough to see change.

Realistic expectations: the hairline truth

Neeraj’s goal was hairline regrowth on the sides. The coach didn’t promise what she couldn’t guarantee.

She told him clearly that the hairline is a difficult area to regrow and that they had seen it happen only in a smaller share of cases. What she did promise was just as important for someone with long-term thinning: it shouldn’t get worse than where it already is, and overall volume and control can improve.

That honesty became the turning point. Because once expectations are real, the routine becomes doable.

The plan that made it feel manageable

Neeraj didn’t need a 12-step lifestyle overhaul. He needed something he could do even while working away from home.

His coach framed it as a simple “two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night” kind of commitment - and then walked him through each product in plain language.

He was guided to:

Use the oil correctly: He received two bottles - Traya Scalp Oil and a small booster (Growth Therapy). He was told to mix the entire booster shot into the larger Scalp Oil bottle at once, then apply the oil twice a week. Apply it, keep it for about half an hour, and wash with shampoo.

This matters because Traya Scalp Oil is designed to maintain scalp health and nourish follicles, supporting circulation and hydration at the roots. The booster oil supports regrowth and scalp health when used along with it.

Use minoxidil with precision: One ml via the dropper, applied only on visible thinning areas, spread gently without rubbing or massaging. Twice daily - after a bath in the morning and before sleep at night. He was also prepared for the early shedding phase, so he wouldn’t assume it was “not working.”

Use Hair Ras consistently: Two tablets after breakfast and two after dinner. In Traya’s Ayurvedic logic, Hair Ras supports hair fall by balancing pitta dosha, improving blood flow to follicles, and supporting tissue nourishment linked to hair health.

And finally, keep cleansing gentle: Defence Shampoo two to three times a week for regular cleansing and scalp maintenance. For dandruff, his coach suggested adding Traya’s Anti-dandruff Shampoo in a future order if the mild dandruff increased - because leaving it unmanaged can worsen scalp irritation over time.

In other words, this wasn’t a random stack of products. It was a personalized hair treatment plan built around scalp nourishment, follicle stimulation, and internal support - without making his day revolve around hair.

The part that made it human: life gets in the way

Right when the coach encouraged him to start immediately, Neeraj admitted he couldn’t. He was away for work and said it would take “paanch chhah din” to begin properly.

Instead of shaming him, the coach gave a practical compromise: start at least the night routine - take the tablets after dinner and apply minoxidil before bed. That’s how adherence actually happens in real life.

And because follow-through is hard when motivation dips, she scheduled a follow-up in about two weeks - so he wouldn’t feel like he was doing it alone.

Resolution: not hype - clarity, consistency, and a timeline

Neeraj didn’t end the call with dramatic optimism. He ended it with clarity.

He knew exactly how to mix and use the oil. He knew how much minoxidil to apply and where. He knew Hair Ras dosing. He knew that initial shedding can happen. He also knew the honest limitation: hairline regrowth is difficult, but hair fall control and better volume are realistic targets.

For someone who had lived with hair fall since 2018 - and had done “nothing” about it - this was the first real shift: moving from confusion to a routine, and from vague hope to an 8-month roadmap.