Neeraj’s Hair Thinning Journey With Traya

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

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

Neeraj’s Hair Thinning Journey With Traya

Traya Journey at a Glance

Problem: Persistent hair thinning and daily shedding for nearly 1.5–2 years, especially with visible scalp in the middle part.
Root causes discussed on call: Nutrition, lifestyle, and sleep patterns impacting internal health and hair health.
What he used: Minoxidil serum (for regrowth), Scalp Oil (for nourishment), Defence Shampoo (for cleansing), Hair Vitamin and Hair Ras (for nutrition), and Nasal Grit (for sleep support).
Timeline shared: First 2 months focus on internal + hair health, months 3–4 for hair fall control, and visible regrowth starting around month 5.
Outcome in progress: A clear, coach-guided routine with expectations set upfront (including initial shedding with minoxidil).

He noticed it in the simplest, most unsettling way: “Subah-shaam baal nikalte rehte hain… haath marta hoon toh baal haath mein aa jaate.”

For Neeraj, a working professional from North India, it wasn’t just hair fall anymore. It was the feeling that his hair was getting “bilkul patle” - so thin that when he looked at the back of his head, he could see the scalp more than the hair.

And the most confusing part? He wasn’t dealing with dandruff, wasn’t on any medication, and hadn’t tried PRP, transplant, or even minoxidil before. Just quiet, steady thinning over “dedh do saal se.”

When thinning stops feeling “normal”

Neeraj described a pattern many people recognize too late: hair keeps coming out morning and evening, and over time the strands don’t look the same. He told the coach that he still saw small hair in between, but they weren’t the “mote baal” he used to have - more like short, thinner strands that didn’t give him density.

On the call, the coach also confirmed what his hair test indicated: thinning in the middle scalp area. That’s often the moment things feel real - when it’s not just hair on your hand, but a visible change on your head.

The “why” behind it: nutrition, lifestyle, and sleep

When Traya reviewed Neeraj’s hair test, his main root causes were mapped to nutrition, lifestyle, and sleep. In real life, that combination doesn’t always show up as dramatic illness. It shows up as a body that isn’t getting enough consistent recovery and nourishment to support hair quality over time.

Hair follicles are demanding. They need steady internal support, and when routines slip - irregular meals, inconsistent sleep, or long stretches of stress - hair is often one of the first places you see the impact. That’s also where a personalized hair treatment plan becomes more than a kit; it becomes a structure.

Neeraj didn’t use the phrase himself, but this is also where many people start to understand the digestion and hair fall connection: when the body’s internal rhythm is off, hair can quietly shift from thick and stable to thin and fragile.

Q: How long does it take to actually see regrowth?

A: Neeraj’s coach set expectations clearly: the first two months focus on internal health and hair health, hair fall control is expected in months three to four, and regrowth typically starts becoming visible from month five onward - if the routine is followed consistently.

“Kit aa gayi hai… use kaun batayega?”

This was Neeraj’s most human moment on the call - because it wasn’t skepticism, it was urgency. He had the kit in hand, but needed clarity: “Mujhe uska use karna batana.”

Instead of overwhelming him with theory, the coach broke it down “line by line,” turning a long routine into something he could actually picture doing.

The routine that made it feel manageable

Neeraj’s plan was built around both topical care and internal support - because his root causes weren’t only about the scalp.

Minoxidil serum for regrowth (and the honest heads-up)

Neeraj was advised to apply minoxidil serum daily, 1 ml in the morning after bathing and 1 ml at night before sleeping, only on the visible scalp area. No rubbing or massaging - just gently spreading.

The coach also warned him about something that scares most first-time users: shedding. She explained that hair fall may increase in the initial weeks, and that it’s considered normal - like a tree shedding weak leaves so new ones can grow.

That one explanation can change everything, because it prevents panic in the very phase where most people quit.

Scalp Oil + booster, twice a week for nourishment

Neeraj was asked to mix the small booster bottle into the Scalp Oil, then apply it twice a week in the morning - 30 minutes before washing. The Scalp Oil is designed to nourish the scalp and stimulate hair follicles by improving blood circulation and supporting follicular nourishment through medicated oil preparation.

Defence Shampoo to keep the scalp clean and supported

He was told he could use Defence Shampoo two to three times a week. A shampoo won’t “regrow” hair on its own, but keeping the scalp clean and healthy matters - especially when you’re building a consistent routine.

Hair Vitamin + Hair Ras for internal nutrition

Neeraj’s internal plan was also clear:
He was instructed to take Hair Vitamin once in the morning after breakfast. Hair vitamins are designed to support nutritional deficiencies that impact hair health and also include natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed extract along with vitamins and minerals.

Alongside that, he was told to take Hair Ras twice in the morning after breakfast and twice at night after dinner. Hair Ras is positioned as daily natural hair nourishment, helping balance pitta and supporting scalp and hair health with adaptogenic herbs, while also improving blood flow to follicles for internal nourishment.

Nasal Grit to support sleep

Since sleep was part of his root-cause mix, Nasal Grit was included at night: three drops in each nostril before sleeping. In Ayurveda, the nasal passage is described as a gateway to the head, and this medicated ghee-based nasal drop is used to support calm and restful sleep - an underrated part of hair recovery.

The emotional impact: when hair starts changing your daily confidence

Neeraj didn’t say “I’m stressed” or “I’ve lost confidence.” But he didn’t have to. When someone says they look from behind and it’s “sirf scalp nazar aata,” you can hear the worry underneath.

This wasn’t dandruff and dry scalp hair loss. This was the slow frustration of thinning - where you keep hoping it will stop on its own, until one day you realize it has been nearly two years.

What gave him confidence: a timeline, not vague hope

Before ending the call, the coach set a five-month timeline and explained it in phases. That’s what many people need most: not promises, but a realistic map.

She also addressed a sensitive truth about expectations: front hairline regrowth isn’t guaranteed, but it can be maintained so it doesn’t recede further - and some customers do see improvement there.

And then she made it practical: “Do minute subah, do minute raat.” Keep the kit near the mirror or dining table. Build a habit. Track it in the app. Even if there’s a gap, restart the next day.

Resolution: a routine he could finally follow

Neeraj’s story doesn’t end with “perfect hair” in one call. It ends with something more believable: clarity.

He started with confusion - “kit aa gayi hai” - and left the call knowing exactly what to apply, what to take, when to expect shedding, and when to expect regrowth. He also scheduled the next follow-up, because hair recovery isn’t one moment; it’s consistency plus guidance.