Neeraj’s Crown Thinning Journey with Traya

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: February 20, 2026
Updated: 3 July 5:32 AM

Neeraj’s Crown Thinning Journey with Traya

Traya Journey at a Glance

Main concern: Hair fall for 4–5 months, with visible scalp at the crown and a hairline that felt like it was moving back.
What seemed to trigger/worsen it: Frequent travel with changing water, plus alcohol a couple of times a week.
What he started using: A personalized hair treatment plan with Hair Vitamins, Hair Ras, Defence Shampoo, Scalp Oil + Growth Therapy (booster oil), and Minoxidil for regrowth support.
Expected timeline: 1–3 months focused on internal support, 4–6 months for gradual reduction in hair fall and better scalp health, and 7–8 months for visible crown regrowth.
Early win: Within days of starting, he noticed: “My hair feels smoother… it feels better.”

“It’s been 4–5 months… and the crown is showing.”

When Neeraj (name changed), a working professional who often travels across states, finally said it out loud, it wasn’t dramatic. It was matter-of-fact. Hair fall had been going on “for quite some time,” he told the Traya hair coach, but the last 4–5 months had made it impossible to ignore.

What worried him most wasn’t just the shedding. It was the pattern. The crown area had started looking sparse, and the front hairline felt like it was quietly retreating. He wanted two things: control the fall and see regrowth where the scalp was visible.

And then there was another thought he hesitated before asking.

“I drink alcohol… could that be why this is happening?”

The context behind Neeraj’s hair fall

Neeraj hadn’t tried any hair treatment before. No serums, no supplements - nothing. So when hair fall continued month after month, he tried to make sense of it through daily life: changing water quality during travel, frequent head washes, and drinking twice a week.

He even brought up something many people notice but rarely connect to hair: “Water keeps changing… sometimes one state, sometimes another… so hair fall increases, right?” The coach didn’t dismiss it. She offered a practical workaround: if he strongly felt water was aggravating things, he could wash his scalp with RO water.

He also clarified what wasn’t the issue. No dandruff, no gut problems like acidity or constipation, and sleep was usually around six hours. So this wasn’t a simple “dandruff and dry scalp hair loss” story, and it didn’t look like a digestion-first case either. The bigger picture seemed to be a combination of pattern thinning (crown + hairline), lifestyle stressors like travel, and internal health habits.

That’s why the coach anchored him to one non-negotiable: consistency. Hair fall, she explained, is often chronic and influenced by multiple factors - hormones, deficiencies, metabolism - so the goal is to bring it under control and support regrowth with a routine that’s realistic.

Q: Can changing water and lifestyle habits worsen hair fall?

Yes - frequent changes in routine (like travel-related water changes) and internal health habits can make hair feel rougher and shedding more noticeable. The key is not chasing quick fixes, but sticking to a consistent routine and reducing avoidable triggers where possible.

The doubts that made him feel like a beginner again

Neeraj’s questions were simple, but they carried real anxiety underneath.

He asked if he could use any other shampoo because the Defence Shampoo bottle looked small and he had a habit of washing his head daily. The coach gave him a routine that felt doable: use the shampoo two to three times a week, and on other days, rinse with normal water.

He had the same worry about the oil: would it even last a month? Should he apply some other oil too? The answer was clear - stick to the Traya kit so the routine stays aligned with the prescription. Scalp Oil (mixed with the Growth Therapy booster shot) was to be used twice a week before bath, and if he wanted extra softness, he could apply oil only on hair length after minoxidil had fully absorbed.

And then came the big one: what if hair fall increases after starting minoxidil?

The coach prepped him for the “shedding phase” - hair fall can increase in the initial weeks, and that can be a positive sign that the serum is working as weaker hair sheds before the cycle stabilizes.

The turning point: “My hair feels smoother… better.”

Even before the full plan was explained, Neeraj dropped a small but important update: “Since the day I started using the product, my hair feels smoother… it feels better.”

That matters because early changes are often about texture and manageability - signs that the scalp and hair are responding to consistent care. For someone who had never followed a structured regimen, that tiny improvement was proof he could stick with this.

What Neeraj’s Traya routine looked like

The coach translated the kit into a daily rhythm - simple enough to follow even while traveling.

Neeraj’s plan included Hair Vitamins for nutritional support and Hair Ras twice after breakfast and twice after dinner for internal nourishment and pitta balance support as per Ayurveda. Hair Ras is positioned as daily natural hair nourishment and is designed to balance pitta dosha, support blood circulation to hair follicles, and help maintain scalp and hair health over time.

For topical care, he had:

Defence Shampoo two to three times a week for gentle cleansing and scalp maintenance (especially important because harsh shampoos can worsen breakage).
Scalp Oil mixed with the Growth Therapy booster oil, applied twice a week before bath to support scalp health and stimulate hair follicles through regular oil massage.
Minoxidil applied 1 ml in the morning after bath on a dry scalp and 1 ml at night, only on the areas where the scalp was visible, to support regrowth and maintenance.

The coach also set expectations honestly: crown regrowth is more likely with time, but hairline regrowth can be harder. The aim for the hairline would be to prevent it from getting worse, while focusing more strongly on controlling hair fall and improving the crown.

The timeline that gave him patience

Instead of promising a miracle, the coach gave Neeraj a runway:
In months 1–3, the focus would be internal support. By months 4–6, hair fall could gradually reduce and scalp health could improve. And by months 7–8, he could expect more visible change at the crown where the scalp showed.

This is exactly what most people need when they’re anxious: not hype, but a map.

Resolution: a routine he could carry anywhere

Neeraj’s story doesn’t end with a dramatic “after” photo - yet. It ends with something more realistic: a beginner who now has structure.

He started with confusion about shampoo, oil, and whether alcohol could be affecting his hair. He ended the call with clarity on what to do each day, what to expect in the first few weeks (including shedding), and how long he’d need to stay consistent. He even agreed to upload scalp photos - front hairline and crown - so the next coach could track changes properly.

For someone who’d been watching the crown thin out for months, that shift - from guessing to following a plan - is where change actually begins.