1. What length is your hair at?
My front and crown area are about SL and the rest is around APL.
2. Is your hair relaxed, texlaxed or natural?
Natural with henna, although I haven't used any in over a yr).
3. Would you consider your hair healthy?
Yes.
4. What has been some of the hurdles you have had in your hair growth journey?
My strands are fine and I essentially have two different lengths which adds to the thin appearance.
Unwanted layers- I've cut inches off the lower half so that the top could catch up. Trimming too often. I lol because it sounds counterintuitive with what is coming next.
In recent years, retaining strong healthy ends. Splits- I've given myself several deep trims (approx. 2-3inches a time) during this hair journey.
I'm open to the idea that frequent clay use over the years (I started with MHM) and leaving my hair (mainly my ends) exposed to the elements might be the problem lol. I feel to do something different to see gains past my current length.
Another issue is consistency over long periods of time. I joined this site because I created bald spots, with poor use of clip-ins and when I was working to grow that hair back, I did whatever I thought it took, for however long it took until I saw results, so perhaps I need to change my lazy mindset and take inspiration from 2012/ 2013 me...and also not stop when I see results.
5. What are you going to do differently this year?
I've already started. I'll wear my hair loose less often. Less airdrying. Using heat and straightening. I decided to only trim my hair when straight, to make sure I can really see the state of my ends. I do check the individual strands but I'll do it on a schedule (6-8 weeks), rather than any random time. Use leave-ins to moisturise my hair more often, and not just rely on moisture from wash day. I will light the fire under my bumcheeks and be more purposeful in attaining longer lengths.
6. What are you going to do with or for your hair when you reach APL or BSL/MBL?
I will keep giving it the good good treatment because I probably will not be satisfied. Eventually I would like my hair to be even and at least BSL.
Starting pic: Taken in September but my hair is pretty much the same length. Please excuse my dirty mirror, I'd just finished my hair.