Neeraj’s Hair Routine Reset After Years of Thinning

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: February 20, 2026
Updated: 12 June 5:49 AM

Neeraj’s Hair Routine Reset After Years of Thinning

Traya Journey at a Glance

Main concern: Long-term hair thinning since 2017–18, with “rua jaise” (very fine) hair on top that isn’t growing.
Root causes/context: Advanced hair loss stage, oily scalp with heavy sweating on the head, and diabetes (on medication), plus years of trying only local oils.
What he used: Minoxidil 5% serum, Scalp Oil + Growth Therapy oil shot (mixed), and Defence Shampoo.
Timeline discussed: Commit at least 3 months for visible scalp-health changes; minoxidil needs minimum 6 months for optimum results and is often long-term.
Outcome: A clear, doable routine with realistic expectations - less confusion, more consistency, and a scheduled follow-up to track progress.

“Ma’am, mujhe samajh mein nahi aaya… woh wala apply kaise karna hai.”

That’s how Neeraj, a working professional from Delhi, opened the call - half embarrassed, half frustrated. He wanted to start. The kit had arrived. But the instructions felt like a different language, and his biggest fear was simple: what if he does it wrong and loses whatever hair is left?

He’d been watching his hair change for years. Not dramatic overnight shedding - just a slow, stubborn thinning that began somewhere around 2017–18. And now, on the top of his head, he could see hair… but not the kind that reassured him.

“Baal toh hain, lekin chhote-chhote rua jaise… growth nahi ban pa rahi.”

When hair is “there,” but it doesn’t grow

Neeraj wasn’t saying he was completely bald. In fact, he was clear: he didn’t feel the scalp had gone totally “plain.” What bothered him was something subtler - the presence of fine, thin strands that looked stuck in place. Almost like the scalp was holding on to the idea of hair, without delivering the real thing.

And that contrast hit him even harder because, as he pointed out, his beard was perfectly fine - thick enough that he keeps a full beard. So why was the scalp not cooperating?

Like many people, he’d tried what was easy and available: local oils, including “adivasi oil.” But he also admitted something candid and oddly relatable: he hadn’t tried any advanced treatment because he didn’t want to spend much.

“I’m kanjoos… paise nahi kharche.”

The context that mattered: diabetes, sweating, and an oily scalp

As the Traya expert rechecked his history, one important detail came up: Neeraj has been diabetic since 2007–08 and is on medication. He also described something very specific about his scalp - he sweats a lot, mostly on his head.

“Mere sir mein hi pasina aata hai… puri body mein kahin nahi.”

Even in Delhi’s cold weather, he said he was sitting under a fan because he feels too warm. That constant scalp sweating can make the scalp feel persistently oily, and if the scalp isn’t kept hygienic, it may contribute to scalp issues that can worsen the hair environment. The coach’s advice stayed practical: keep regular head washing going (Neeraj already washes daily) and focus on maintaining scalp hygiene.

Then came the other truth the coach didn’t sugarcoat: he’d been told earlier that his hair loss stage was advanced - stage 6 - so regrowth couldn’t be promised. But the presence of tiny hairs and visible follicles was still a hopeful sign for improving scalp health and supporting whatever growth potential remained.

This is what a personalized hair treatment plan looks like in real life: not big promises, but clarity on what’s possible and what consistency can still improve.

Q: If I can see tiny hairs, why aren’t they growing?

When hair follicles weaken and strands become very fine, they may not progress into stronger growth easily. Supporting the follicles with consistent treatment and better scalp conditions can help improve the environment for healthier hair over time.

The moment of vulnerability: “Will I lose more hair first?”

Neeraj didn’t ask it directly - but the fear was there. Because starting minoxidil often comes with a scary first phase: shedding.

The coach explained it before he had to panic.

When you start minoxidil, there can be increased hair fall in the initial weeks. She reframed it using an image that sticks: like a tree shedding dry leaves so healthier leaves can grow. It’s not about losing everything - it’s about the weaker strands making way for the growth cycle to reset.

That reassurance mattered because Neeraj’s biggest struggle wasn’t only hair. It was uncertainty.

The turning point: turning confusion into a routine

Once Neeraj said, “Yes ma’am, please bataiye,” the call became less about hair fall and more about building a routine he could actually follow.

Minoxidil 5% serum (daily)

He was guided to apply 1 ml in the morning and 1 ml at night on the visible areas needing growth, using the dropper and gently spreading it with fingertips - no aggressive rubbing. Apply it after head wash, and don’t wash again right after applying.

From the Product Bible, minoxidil works by bringing a vasodilation effect and improving nutrient-rich blood flow to hair follicles, helping reverse miniaturisation. It also commonly causes initial shedding because it speeds up the telogen (shedding) phase and supports the cycle toward growth.

Scalp Oil + Growth Therapy oil shot (twice a week)

Neeraj’s kit included a large bottle of Scalp Oil and a smaller Growth Therapy booster shot. He was told to mix the entire shot into the larger bottle once, then apply twice a week, keep it for at least 30 minutes, and wash.

In Traya’s Ayurvedic logic, regular oil massage (shiroabhyanga) helps calm the mind and supports blood circulation to hair follicles. The Scalp Oil is made using a medicated oil process with herbs and goat milk for follicular nourishment, while Growth Therapy acts as a booster oil to support regrowth and scalp health.

Defence Shampoo (regular use)

Since Neeraj doesn’t have dandruff, he was advised to use Defence Shampoo for cleansing. As per the Product Bible, it’s a mild, sulphate- and paraben-free shampoo that helps cleanse without harsh chemical-related breakage and supports scalp health.

The supplement confusion

Neeraj noticed only four bottles and worried the oral supplements were missing. He promised to check at home and call back with the kit in front of him. The coach explained the dosage expectation: two tablets in the morning and two at night, after meals.

That moment is so real - starting a regimen is hard enough; starting it while confused is almost impossible.

Making it doable: the tiny habit that changed everything

The best part of the call wasn’t a product explanation. It was a life hack.

The coach suggested keeping minoxidil where his eyes naturally go - bedside or dressing table. Neeraj instantly replied that he’d kept it at his “breasting level,” where he also keeps his perfume.

So the routine became simple: perfume, then minoxidil. Not a dramatic lifestyle overhaul - just a realistic pairing.

“Perfect ma’am.”