He Kept Shaving to “Fix” Hair Fall—Until Traya

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: May 29, 2026
Updated: 3 July 5:39 AM

He Kept Shaving to “Fix” Hair Fall—Until Traya

Traya Journey at a Glance

What was happening: Rajesh had been dealing with steady hair fall for nearly two years and kept “resetting” by shaving his head when it got worse.
What Traya identified: His hair test pointed to lifestyle and nutrition as key drivers behind the shedding.
What he used: A personalized hair treatment plan including Minoxidil, Scalp Oil + Growth Therapy (booster oil), Anti-dandruff Shampoo, Hair Ras, and Hair Vitamin.
Timeline he was guided to expect: 1–2 months to support internal health, visible hair fall reduction around months 3–4, and baby hairs by month 5.
Outcome he was aiming for: “New hair or not - if the hair fall stops, that’s enough.” The plan focused on control first, then gradual regrowth.

The Sunday shave that couldn’t solve it anymore

For a long time, Rajesh, a working professional from Indore, had a simple strategy for hair fall: when the shedding got noticeable, he’d shave his head.

He described it matter-of-factly on the call: when hair fall starts, “baal ko mudava dete the.” After that, the new growth would feel stronger - “three, four, five months tak sahi rehta hai” - and then the breakage and fall would creep back in. So he’d shave again.

But after nearly two years of repeating the cycle, the pattern itself began to feel like a warning sign. He hadn’t tried any treatment before. No other medication either. This time, he wanted something more sustainable than another reset.

When the hair test put words to the real problem

Rajesh’s Traya hair coach, Mohammed, began by reflecting back what the hair test showed: hair fall, and nothing else major flagged - then the key insight.

The root cause, Mohammed explained, looked tied to lifestyle and nutrition. That matters because when your day-to-day routine and nutrient intake aren’t supporting the body consistently, hair can be one of the first places it shows up. Hair follicles need steady nourishment and support from within; when that rhythm gets disrupted, strands can become weaker and shed more easily.

This is also where many people get confused. Rajesh had seen that after shaving, hair would return and seem okay for a few months - so it felt like the issue was solved. But shaving doesn’t change what’s happening internally. It just makes the cycle less visible for a while.

And that’s what made the plan feel different: it wasn’t a quick cosmetic fix. It was a commitment to rebuilding consistency - so the improvement could last.

Q: Can lifestyle and diet really affect hair fall?

Yes. When lifestyle and nutrition are off-track, the body may not support hair follicles optimally. That’s why a plan that works on internal balance along with scalp care can make hair fall reduce more steadily over time.

“New hair doesn’t matter - hair fall should stop”

When Mohammed asked what Rajesh expected from Traya, Rajesh didn’t give an unrealistic wish-list. He referenced what he’d seen in ads, then quickly grounded himself.

“Hair fall ruk jaaye… naya na aaye to bhi, lekin ruk jaaye itna bahut hai.”

That one line captured a feeling many people carry quietly: the fatigue of constantly watching hair fall and negotiating with yourself about what you’ll accept. Regrowth would be great - but first, he just wanted relief.

The turning point: a plan, a timeline, and someone to track it with him

Instead of promising overnight change, Mohammed gave Rajesh a timeline he could hold onto.

He explained that in the first 1–2 months, the focus would be on supporting internal health and covering unnoticed gaps. By months 3–4, hair fall reduction should be visibly noticeable. And by month 5, Rajesh could expect baby hairs.

He also set expectations about where results tend to show more clearly: crown improvements are usually more visible, while the hairline can be harder - but the aim would be to at least maintain the current hairline condition and prevent further recession.

Rajesh’s response was simple: “Theek rahega, koi dikkat nahin hai.” Relief, not hype.

The routine that made it feel doable

Mohammed then broke down Rajesh’s kit - clearly, patiently, and in a way that made the routine feel less intimidating.

Rajesh’s plan included:

Minoxidil (twice daily)

Minoxidil was to be applied two times a day, 1 ml in the morning and 1 ml at night, using the dropper on areas where hair felt thinner. The instruction was specific: apply and gently spread - don’t rub aggressively.

Mohammed also addressed the biggest fear before Rajesh even had to ask: initial shedding.

He explained that when you start Minoxidil, increased hair fall can happen early on. It’s typically the weaker strands shedding first, making way for stronger hair later. He framed it as a sign that the scalp is responding - and told Rajesh not to panic.

Scalp Oil + Growth Therapy (booster oil), twice weekly

Rajesh was told to mix the Scalp Oil with the Growth Therapy booster oil, apply it twice a week, about half an hour before a morning bath, and then wash it out.

From Traya’s Ayurvedic approach, Scalp Oil is designed to support scalp health and stimulate follicles by improving circulation and nourishing the follicles. The Growth Therapy booster oil works as an added essential-oil blend for regrowth support, used along with the Scalp Oil.

Anti-dandruff Shampoo (with Ketoconazole 2%)

He was asked to use the anti-dandruff shampoo for wash days (the same twice-a-week rhythm). This matters because dandruff is linked to fungal activity, and when dandruff leads to itching and irritation, it can indirectly increase shedding. Addressing scalp health is often a necessary base layer - especially in cases where people suspect dandruff and dry scalp hair loss, even when the main complaint sounds like “just hair fall.”

Hair Ras + Hair Vitamin (after meals)

Rajesh was guided to take Hair Ras as two tablets after breakfast and two after dinner, and Hair Vitamin once after breakfast.

Hair Ras, per Traya’s Ayurvedic logic, is positioned as daily nourishment that helps balance Pitta and supports scalp and hair health from within, including circulation and tissue nourishment. Hair Vitamin supports hair health by addressing nutritional gaps and includes natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed extract, along with key vitamins and minerals - useful when nutrition is part of the root.

And because routines fail when life gets busy, Mohammed even shared a practical trick: keep topical products near the bed so you remember at night, and keep supplements near where you eat.

A small question that revealed a bigger shift

Near the end, Rajesh asked something that sounded minor but was actually a sign he was ready to commit: could he keep his hair short?

Mohammed said yes - just keep at least about an inch of length so applying Minoxidil stays easy.

For someone who’d been shaving his head to cope, that permission mattered. He didn’t have to choose between feeling neat and staying consistent with treatment.

Resolution: not a “reset,” but a repeatable plan

Rajesh entered the call with a two-year pattern of temporary fixes. He ended it with a clear routine, realistic expectations, and follow-ups scheduled every 10–12 days so progress could be tracked.

His goal wasn’t dramatic. It was deeply human: stop the fall, then take whatever growth comes.

And that’s what this journey represents - less of a before-and-after fantasy, more of a steady, supported shift toward consistency. For anyone stuck in cycles of quick fixes, it’s a reminder that hair doesn’t just need hope. It needs a plan you can repeat.