Rohit’s 2014 Hair Fall Turned Into a Routine

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: February 20, 2026
Updated: 3 July 5:39 AM

Rohit’s 2014 Hair Fall Turned Into a Routine

Traya Journey at a Glance

The problem: Rohit had persistent hair fall since 2014 and wanted clarity on how to use minoxidil correctly.
Root causes flagged in his consult: Sleep issues, metabolism, nutrition gaps, and mild dandruff.
What he used: Minoxidil serum twice daily, anti-dandruff shampoo, Scalp Oil mixed with a booster oil shot, plus oral support with Hair Ras, Health Tatva, Hair Vitamin, and Nasal Ghrit.
Timeline he was guided for: Dandruff focus in 1–2 months, hair fall reduction by months 3–4, and visible quality/density improvements around months 5–6 with consistency.
The shift: From confusion and worry about increased shedding to a simple, repeatable routine - “just two minutes morning and two minutes night.”

“Last night I used it… and today hair fall looks more.”

Rohit, a working professional from Nagpur, didn’t call Traya to share a dramatic backstory. He called with a very specific fear - one that almost everyone using minoxidil thinks at least once.

“Sir, minoxidil kaise use karna hai?” he asked right away.

He’d been dealing with hair fall since 2014. Years. Long enough for hope to start feeling expensive. He’d tried PRP about a year and a half ago - three sessions - but he wasn’t on any regular medicines or supplements. And in between all that, there was one more nagging issue he almost said casually: “Ji, halka sa dandruff rehti hai.”

That’s the thing about long-term hair fall. It rarely shows up alone.

When hair fall becomes a long-term roommate

On the call, the coach didn’t rush Rohit into a product lecture. First, he confirmed the basics - how long the hair fall had been happening, what treatments Rohit had already tried, and whether there were issues like low BP, sinus/breathing concerns, or migraines (Rohit said no).

Then came the part that made Rohit’s plan feel less random and more personal: the coach summed up what Traya had picked from Rohit’s hair test and history.

His main root causes were explained as sleep, metabolism, nutrition, and dandruff.

That mix matters because it hints at the bigger picture: if the scalp isn’t healthy (dandruff), if the body isn’t absorbing and using nutrients well (metabolism and nutrition), and if recovery processes are disrupted (sleep), hair follicles struggle to stay strong and consistent. That’s the digestion and hair fall connection most people miss - hair doesn’t just need “more vitamins,” it needs an internal system that can actually utilize them.

And dandruff isn’t just flakes. When it lingers, it can set off itching and irritation that makes hair fall feel faster and more stubborn - what many people experience as dandruff and dry scalp hair loss.

Q: Does dandruff really make hair fall worse?

Yes - because dandruff can lead to itching and scalp irritation. When the scalp is inflamed or constantly scratched, hair strands can shed more easily and the scalp environment becomes less supportive for healthy growth.

The moment of doubt: “Massage nahi karna hai?”

Once Rohit opened his kit, the conversation shifted from worry to clarity - product by product, habit by habit.

His biggest confusion was minoxidil. The coach walked him through it in plain, practical language: apply 1 ml in the morning and 1 ml at night, only where the scalp is visible, and tap gently.

Rohit repeated it back to be sure: “Massage nahi karna hai… laga ke chhod dena hai?”

That repetition wasn’t small talk. It was relief. The kind you feel when you finally know you’re not “doing it wrong.”

Then came the part that had already spooked him.

“Sir, main last night use kiya… but day mein hair fall zyada dikh raha tha.”

The coach reassured him that initial shedding can happen for a few weeks when starting minoxidil. He described it like old leaves falling to make space for new ones - a simple image, but it landed. Rohit didn’t need jargon in that moment. He needed permission to not panic.

A routine that fits into real life

The plan wasn’t built around motivation. It was built around repeatability.

The coach kept coming back to one line: it takes “just two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night.”

Here’s what Rohit was guided to do:

He was asked to mix the small booster oil bottle into the big Scalp Oil bottle once, then use it twice a week in the morning, as scalp nourishment support. (Traya’s Scalp Oil is positioned to help maintain scalp health and stimulate hair follicles through regular massage and nourishment.)

For dandruff, he was told to use the Anti-dandruff Shampoo with Ketoconazole 2% three times a week to reduce dandruff and help prevent further fungal growth - important because dandruff can accelerate hair fall through itching and irritation.

On oil days, the order was made very clear: oil first, wash after about 30 minutes, then apply minoxidil on a dry scalp.

And because consistency often breaks during travel or busy weeks, the coach suggested a simple behavior cue: keep oral supplements near breakfast, and topicals near the mirror.

Supporting the inside: nutrition, metabolism, and calm

Rohit’s kit also included oral support, and he specifically asked how to take it: should it be on an empty stomach or after lunch?

He was guided to avoid empty stomach dosing and instead take them after proper meals. In his plan:

Hair Ras was positioned as daily hair nourishment that helps balance pitta and support scalp and hair health from within, including improving blood circulation to follicles and nourishing tissue (Asthi Dhatu).

Health Tatva was aligned to metabolism and absorption support, since nutrient absorption is a key part of building stronger hair.

Hair Vitamin was included to support nutritional deficiencies and provide natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed extract, along with essential vitamins and minerals - useful when daily diet doesn’t consistently cover needs.

And for sleep and stress support, his kit included Nasal Ghrit, with a short course: three drops in each nostril at night, typically for about 21 days. The coach linked it back to better sleep and calm - because disrupted sleep and stress can worsen hair health over time.

This is also where a lot of people quietly recognize themselves: hair fall isn’t always only hair. Sometimes it’s the body asking for steadier recovery and routine - especially when hair fall has lasted as long as Rohit’s.

What “progress” was defined as (so he wouldn’t quit early)

One of the most useful things the coach did was set expectations without overpromising. Rohit was told to look at progress month by month: early focus on dandruff in the first 1–2 months, gradual hair fall reduction around months 3–4, and then improved quality, texture, and density with regrowth around months 5–6 if he stayed consistent.

And importantly, he was told not to stop permanently if he missed a day - just restart the next day.

That’s what a personalized hair treatment plan looks like in real life: not perfect days, but fewer “I gave up” weeks.

Resolution: from panic to a plan he could repeat

By the end of the call, Rohit’s questions had changed shape. He wasn’t asking “Will this even work?” anymore. He was asking operational questions - how to mix the oil, when to apply serum, how to take supplements, and even why the dietitian tab wasn’t opening on the app.

He sounded steadier. Less like someone bracing for disappointment, more like someone ready to follow a system.

Because when hair fall has been around since 2014, the transformation often starts before the mirror shows it. It starts when the routine finally feels doable.