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Shreya’s Fight Against Severe Hair Fall: How a Root-Cause Plan Brought Back Her Volume

Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Dr Kalyani Deshmukh
Dr. Kalyani Deshmukh brings 7 years of experience in dermatology, specializing in the diagnosis of complex conditions and performing advanced dermatosurgical procedures. Her areas of expertise include clinical dermatology, trichology, dermatosurgery and aesthetic medicine.

Shreya’s Fight Against Severe Hair Fall: How a Root-Cause Plan Brought Back Her Volume

Traya Journey at a Glance

  • Main concern: sudden, heavy hair fall and loss of volume
  • Root causes from her hair test: dandruff, digestion issues, nutrition gaps and possible hormonal imbalance
  • Core products used: Hair Santulan 01, Hair Vitamin, Recap Serum, Scalp Oil and Defence Conditioner
  • Timeline: weaker strands shed in the first 2 months, visible control in hair fall and better volume from month 3
  • Transformation: from panic over every wash to a clear, personalized hair treatment plan she felt confident following daily

“Mera main concern to bas hair fall hi hai”

When Shreya, a 29-year-old IT professional from Nagpur, picked up the phone that morning, she didn’t want a long lecture on hair science. She wanted one thing: to stop seeing so much hair come out in her hands.

“My main concern is hair fall only,” she told the coach firmly. “Bahut zyada hone lag gaye hain… volume chahiye, thick hair chahiye. Thoda bhi effect aata hai to chalega, kyunki mera abhi to bahut zyada kam hai.”

It wasn’t that everything else was terrible. “Baaki to manageable hai,” she said. But the daily shedding had started to scare her. The ponytail that once felt full was thinner, and every wash meant checking the drain with a knot in her stomach.

What Shreya’s Hair Test Really Showed

Before the call, the Traya coach had gone through her online hair test. On the surface, it looked like “just” hair fall. Underneath, there was more going on.

“Hair test mein jo root cause aaye the,” the coach explained gently, “wo the dandruff, digestion, nutrition, even hormonal imbalance. Inke wajah se hair ko necessary nourishment nahi mil pata. Hairs weak ho jaate hain, roots detach hote hain, aur hair fall start hota hai.”

In simple terms, Shreya’s scalp and body weren’t working together in her favour. There were signs of scalp disturbance like dandruff, her digestion and nutritional status weren’t ideal, and there were hints of hormonal imbalance. Together, these created a perfect storm where hair follicles weren’t getting steady, rich blood flow and nutrients. That’s when strands become thinner, more fragile, and fall out faster than new ones can grow.

Shreya admitted that apart from hair fall, she had brushed off most other signs because they felt “manageable.” The test put them all in one picture, showing her how digestion and hair fall connection, dandruff and scalp health, and nutrition were silently linked to what she was seeing in the mirror.

Can dandruff and internal issues really cause hair loss?

Yes. Persistent dandruff can inflame the scalp and make you scratch more, which physically loosens weaker strands. At the same time, poor digestion and nutrition mean your blood carries fewer building blocks to the hair root. When this continues for months, follicles shrink, growth slows down, and hair fall becomes visible as thinning and loss of volume.

Clearing Doubts and Setting Real Expectations

Once the coach had walked her through the root causes, Shreya’s biggest question came out: “Vaise results main kab tak expect kar sakti hun?”

The coach didn’t sugarcoat it. “Result aapko within three months mein dikhne lagenge,” she said, before breaking down the journey in phases.

First two months: focus on removing weaker strands and improving scalp health so it’s ready for active treatment. That meant Shreya might feel like hair fall was increasing at the beginning, especially after starting the serum.

“Starting mein hair fall increase hota hai,” the coach explained, “kyunki active ingredient weaker strands ko push out karta hai. But ye gradually reduce ho jata hai.”

From month three: “Aapko changes dikhenge - hair fall reduce hoga.” As fewer fragile strands remained, the new stronger growth would start to show up as more volume. “Ponytail aapki thick dikhegi,” she promised, but with one condition: “Treatment ko beech mein stop mat karna.”

Hearing that there would be an initial shedding phase made Shreya pause. It was the very thing she feared: “will I lose even more hair before it gets better?” But knowing it was a planned part of the process, not a side effect gone wrong, calmed her. There was a roadmap.

Building Shreya’s Daily and Weekly Routine

The coach then moved from diagnosis to a very concrete, doable plan. This wasn’t a pile of random products; it was a system built around her lifestyle and scalp type.

Shreya’s scalp was oily, but her hair lengths were dry. She washed her hair about three times a week. The coach adjusted everything to that.

On wash days, she would use Traya’s Scalp Oil before shampoo. Just thirty minutes on the scalp, not overnight. The oil, enriched with herbs like amla, bhringraj, brahmi and goat milk, is designed to nourish follicles and improve blood circulation without overloading an already oily scalp. After washing with her regular shampoo, she would apply the Defence Conditioner only on the lengths for two minutes. With ingredients like biotin, niacinamide, Keraguard and hydrolysed rice protein, this mild, sulphate- and paraben-free conditioner helps repair texture, reduce frizz and breakage, especially for those also using growth serums or medicated shampoos.

When Shreya hesitantly asked if she could still use her old hair oil overnight, the coach was clear but kind: “Abhi koi bhi oil mat use kariyega scalp pe. Week mein teen baar sirf Traya ka oil thirty minute ke liye scalp par. Baaki din nourish oil sirf hair length pe laga sakti hain, scalp pe nahi.” For someone with an oily scalp, this switch alone helps keep pores clear and lets actives penetrate better.

The Power of Internal Support: Supplements for Root Causes

External care was just one part of Shreya’s plan. To address her test findings around digestion, nutrition and possible hormonal imbalance, the coach introduced two key supplements.

First was the Hair Vitamin. This non-sugary multivitamin for hair is packed with biotin, vitamins A, C, D, E, B9, B12, B5, iron, zinc, selenium and natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed extract, green tea extract, and bhringraj. For women whose diet and absorption don’t fully cover their needs, it fills critical nutritional gaps so follicles get a consistent supply of micronutrients. It’s especially relevant for anyone worried about hair fall due to anemia or hidden deficiencies.

Shreya would take one Hair Vitamin in the morning after breakfast (or after lunch if breakfast was skipped), always with food for better absorption.

At night, after dinner, she’d take Hair Santulan 01. This Ayurvedic formulation for women is built around herbs like shuddha laksha, bhringraj, amalaki, pippali moola, shatavari, and mineral-rich bhasmas. It’s designed to both nourish the hair and work on the internal triggers like stress, metabolism, bloating and constipation that can sneakily worsen hair fall. For Shreya, whose hair test hinted at digestion and hormonal factors, Hair Santulan 01 became her nightly support for better gut function, stress balance and follicle strength.

Miss a dose? “Next day as usual resume kar sakte ho,” the coach reassured. No doubling, no panic - just consistency.

Targeting Follicles Directly: The Serum Step

The final pillar of her plan was the hair active serum that the coach shared over WhatsApp. This leave-on treatment, used nightly, was designed to improve hair quality, thickness and volume.

Shreya would use the dropper to measure 1 ml, then apply it across her scalp at night before bed. One crucial instruction surprised her: “Make sure karega ki aap ise massage na karein. Bas halkey haathon se gently spread karein.”

That gentle application lets actives like Redensyl, Capixyl and Procapil (in the Recap Serum) or minoxidil-based solutions (when prescribed) settle directly at the follicles without rubbing off. These ingredients improve follicle health, boost hair cell renewal and help control hair fall in early androgenic stages.

The coach also prepared her again for the initial increase in shedding: weaker strands would be pushed out as follicles re-enter a stronger growth phase. Knowing this was temporary and expected helped Shreya commit.

Support Beyond Products: Tracking, Diet and Follow-Up

What made Shreya exhale with relief wasn’t just the science, but the support around it. The coach nudged her to download the Traya app and use the “log and earn” feature - a simple way to tick off products she had used each day, stay accountable, and even earn coins for discounts on future kits.

There was a seven-day diet plan feature too. By entering her height, weight and meal preferences, she’d receive an Ayurvedic healing diet tailored to her profile, aligning her food with her root causes of digestion and metabolism.

Finally, the coach didn’t leave the follow-up to chance. Together, they booked a check-in call about ten to twelve days later, in the afternoon slot Shreya preferred. If at any point she felt confused - about usage, side effects, or progress - she could use the “call now” or in-app chat to reach a real person, not just a FAQ page.

By the end of the call, Shreya’s tone had shifted. She wasn’t just a woman with “bad hair fall” anymore. She was someone with a clear plan, tools to track it and a coach on the other side.

How Shreya’s Hair Journey Moves Forward

Shreya decided to start the very same day. “Main lunch mein shuruaat lungi,” she smiled. Within the first month, she’ll likely notice that shedding feels a bit more than before, especially after starting the serum - exactly what her coach had warned her about. In the background, Hair Vitamin and Hair Santulan 01 will quietly correct deficiencies and balance internal triggers, while Scalp Oil and Defence Conditioner keep her scalp healthy and her lengths soft rather than brittle.

From month three onwards, the picture should look different: less hair on the pillow, a fuller feel at the roots, and a ponytail that doesn’t look quite so thin. Over six to eight months, with regular monitoring and gradual tapering of some supplements once their course finishes, her kit will shrink in size and cost, shifting into a simpler maintenance routine built around oil, shampoo, conditioner and serum.

Most importantly, she’ll have moved from fear and guesswork to a structured, personalized hair treatment plan that respects both Ayurveda and clinical science - and gives her the confidence that she’s finally working with her body, not against it.

Key Questions Answered in This Blog

  • Why did my hair fall increase after starting a hair growth serum?
  • How do digestion, hormones and nutrition together trigger chronic hair fall?
  • What is the role of Ayurvedic supplements like Hair Santulan in women’s hair loss?
  • How long does it realistically take to see visible results with Traya’s combined approach?

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93% saw results*

Traya conducted an internal study over both men and females facing hair fall and 93% saw results* after using the complete Traya customized plan consistently for a period of 5 months. This study was conducted in December 2022.

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Traya’s 100% money-back policy is valid only if you have been regular with the complete customized plan for a period of 5 whole consecutive months. Each customised hair kit is valid for only 30 days. If any individual has not seen any regrowth or control in hair fall, you can ask for a refund. However, once you apply for the 5-month - money-back policy, the team would then do a thorough check on consumer regularity based on every order date. An exception to this policy is for those customers undergoing serious health conditions like autoimmune diseases and cancer.

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Traya’s 3 Science Formula is a synergistic mix of Ayurveda, Allopathy & Food Science designed specifically to cater to hair fall conditions stemming from multiple root causes. With clinically tested ingredients and adaptogenic herbs, Traya’s Science-Backed formula clears internal blockages and boosts hair regeneration naturally. When blended with a healing dietary plan, it delivers great results in attaining long-term hair growth.

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