Rohan’s Post-COVID Hair Fall: A Routine He Could Trust

Traya Journey at a Glance

• The problem: Hair fall for about 1–1.5 years (since post-COVID), with a visible “khali gap” starting on the top-left/front.
• What seemed to be driving it: The hair test pointed to nutrition deficiency along with lifestyle factors.
• What he used: Traya kit with Hair Vitamins, Hair Ras, Minoxidil (topical), Scalp Oil mixed with Growth Therapy booster, and Defence Shampoo.
• Timeline he was guided to expect: First 2 months for internal support, next 2 months for hair fall control, and visible changes around month 5.
• The shift: From “First time minoxidil suna hai” confusion to a clear, travel-friendly routine he could start immediately - even while on the move.

The call that happened mid-journey, mid-travel

Rohan, a working professional who was literally travelling when Traya called, didn’t ask for a long conversation. He just wanted one thing: clarity.

“Main abhi travel kar raha hun, but… baat kar sakte ho,” he said, before adding the line that quietly revealed how ready he was to begin: “Main kal se start kar sakta hun na?”

Because for Rohan, hair fall hadn’t been a passing phase. It had been sticking around - roughly a year to a year and a half, “COVID ke baad se.” And the changes weren’t imaginary anymore. He described it simply, the way most people do when they’re trying not to overreact: it wasn’t complete thinning, but “idhar se hi khali gap hone ka start ho raha hai” - starting on the top-left/front.

When hair fall becomes hard to ignore

Rohan hadn’t tried any treatment before. “Kuchh bhi nahin,” he said when asked.

Even minoxidil was new to him. “First time minoxidil suna hai.”

That matters, because when you’re starting from zero, every bottle looks intimidating: What do I use first? Should I oil? Should I wash daily? What if things get worse?

He also shared one health detail: he had high blood pressure, but no other known medical conditions - no asthma, sinus, liver issues, IBS/IBD, and no dandruff concerns either.

What the hair test suggested about his “why”

On the call, the coach anchored Rohan’s plan to what the hair test showed: his hair fall was linked to nutrition deficiency and lifestyle.

In real life, that combination often feels like this: the body is running on a quieter kind of lack - meals that look fine but don’t fully support hair needs, irregular routines, and the kind of daily load that chips away at recovery. When hair follicles don’t get consistent internal support, strands can start feeling weaker, and thinning becomes more noticeable in specific areas.

That’s exactly why Traya didn’t give him a single product and a generic promise. It gave him a system - support from within and targeted topical care - built as a personalized hair treatment plan he could actually follow.

Q: If the root cause is nutrition, do topicals still matter?

Yes. When nutrition deficiency and lifestyle factors are part of the picture, internal support helps build the foundation, while a topical like minoxidil works directly on the scalp to support growth - so the approach is not either/or, it’s both together.

The questions he asked (that most people ask, too)

Rohan’s doubts weren’t dramatic - they were practical, which is often a sign of someone trying to do this right.

He asked about timing: should he apply oil at night or morning? He repeated the routine back to confirm: “Pehle minoxidil… sukhne ke baad oil… subah hair wash… phir se minoxidil?”

He asked about shampooing frequency too. He usually washed daily and wanted to know if that would be a problem. The coach clarified that Defence Shampoo is a mild, sulphate-free and paraben-free cleanser designed to nourish and cleanse without harshness, and daily washing with it would be okay if that’s his routine.

And then there was the unspoken fear that many first-time minoxidil users carry - what if I shed more?

The coach addressed it upfront: in the initial weeks, minoxidil can cause increased shedding of weaker hair, and that early hair fall can be normal. He even used an earthy analogy Rohan could visualize: like dried leaves falling so healthier ones can grow.

The turning point: a routine that felt doable, even on the go

Instead of overwhelming him, the coach made the routine feel almost… small.

Just “subah do minute aur raat do minute.”

And he gave Rohan tiny behavioural hacks: keep oral supplements near the dining table, keep topicals near the mirror - so consistency becomes automatic, not effortful.

That matters because results were tied to regularity. Rohan was told what to expect: the first two months focus on improving internal health; by around four months, work on controlling hair fall; and from month five onward, visible changes in scalp appearance, density, and thickness could be noticed.

What was inside Rohan’s kit - and why it fit his case

Rohan’s kit had five parts, each playing a role in his story.

He was advised to use:

Hair Vitamins (1 daily after breakfast): These are designed for nutritional deficiencies and contain key vitamins and minerals, along with natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed extract and bhringraj - supporting hair and skin health and bridging diet gaps.

Hair Ras (2 tablets after breakfast + 2 after dinner): A 100% Ayurvedic formulation positioned as daily natural hair nourishment. It’s designed to balance pitta dosha, improve blood circulation to hair follicles, and support overall hair quality - working from within.

Minoxidil (1 ml after bath + 1 ml before bed): Traya’s minoxidil targets hair thinning by improving blood flow to the follicles (vasodilation effect). He was guided to apply it only on visible thinning areas and to avoid rubbing or massaging aggressively.

Scalp Oil + Growth Therapy booster (twice a week): He was told to mix the small Growth Therapy bottle into the bigger Scalp Oil bottle. This oil routine supports scalp health and follicle nourishment, and the booster oil supports regrowth and scalp health. If applying at night, he was told to apply minoxidil first, let it dry, then apply oil.

Defence Shampoo (twice a week or daily if preferred): Designed to cleanse while maintaining scalp health, with ingredients like Vitamin B3 and AnaGain TM in a mild formulation.

While Rohan didn’t report “dandruff and dry scalp hair loss,” his plan still leaned on scalp maintenance - because a calm, clean scalp environment makes it easier to stay consistent with actives like minoxidil.

Resolution: not a miracle, but a map

Rohan’s story doesn’t end with a dramatic “after” yet - because he was at the beginning. But it does end with something many people don’t get when they buy products online: a clear map.

He started the call travelling and slightly rushed, but he left with confidence. He had his routine, his timeline, and the reassurance that early shedding wouldn’t mean failure.

And before hanging up, he made it simple: “Abhi start karenge. Uske baad doubts nikalenge.”

So the follow-up was booked for a Saturday - because real hair recovery isn’t a one-time purchase. It’s a supported process that stays with you while life keeps moving.

Key Questions Answered in This Blog

• How long does Traya take to show visible results for hair fall?
• Is it normal to see increased shedding when starting minoxidil?
• How do Hair Vitamins and Hair Ras support nutrition deficiency-related hair fall?
• Can a consistent routine really improve thinning at the hairline/partition?