How Did You Fare In 2010?

[Janet']

Morning Ladies,

I know that I'm a bit early because we still have 3 full weeks left in 2010 (and I need all three weeks before I even answer this question) BUT...How did you fare in 2010? I'm looking back over various threads and people made predictions for their hair growth and where they would be by the end of the year. What was your goal and did you meet it? Are you close to meeting it? Did something drastic happen (like a BC) that made you set new goals? Did you have a setback? Tell us how your year went (hair-wise). What are your predictions for next year? Will you do anything differently for 2011?

And remember ladies, even if we didn't reach all of our goals...something is better than nothing!!!!

ETA: Pics are greatly appreciated, but not necessary, lol! Oh, and there is a poll.

 

[NJoy]

I'm satisfied.

 

[Janet']

I'm satisfied.

Bwahahahahahahahaa!!!! I know you are!!!

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

I voted "I didn't quite meet my goal for 2010 but I'm still satisfied!". My goal was full WL. I made wl but my ends were crappy because I've been having breakage at demarcation all year so I had to cut a bit. But I'm not disappointed since I already know what the problem is. Maybe next year I'll do more to prevent breakage....maybe not...

 

[OhSoOthentik]

I voted other. I did meet my goal for the year and was very happy about it until last week when I went to a "professional" to get a flat iron and she burned my hair straight. I have some pieces of hair that wont revert. I was beyond pissed! I am starting to pack up my pity party and looking forward to a comeback in 2011. Happy hair growing Ladies!!!

 

[Prudent1]

I voted I met my goal... My first goal was to reach APL. Next year at this time I'm hoping for BSL. Then possibly MBL. I think my hair can get to that length. I'm not sure about the maintenance of natural MBL hair.

 

[Janet']

I voted other. I did meet my goal for the year and was very happy about it until last week when I went to a "professional" to get a flat iron and she burned my hair straight. I have some pieces of hair that wont revert. I was beyond pissed! I am starting to pack up my pity party and looking forward to a comeback in 2011. Happy hair growing Ladies!!!

Oh NO!!! I'm so sorry! That's right, look forward to the comeback!!! Happy Hair Growing to you!!!

 

[LuvlyRain3]

I've gained about 3.5 inches since my bc six months ago.... So yeah I'm satisfied.

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[Charz]

I'm full apl now. I am happy.

 

[Bulletproof]

I'm good.

 

[topnotch1010]

I met my goal and I'm happy!

 

[davisbr88]

Didn't meet my goal of BSL 2010, but that's because I met my goal of being natural!
So.... I guess it's a yes and no. I'm much happier about being natural

 

[SimJam]

I met my goal of full SL

 

[Sianna]

This has been my first year as a natural, and I'd say I fared rather well.

Let's see, I...

1. Have pretty much learned what my hair likes/dislikes... for now.
2. Regrew all the hair I chopped off and then some. (Yeah, my hair was really short when I BC'd)
3. Retained most of my growth.
4. Am learning the importance of PS-ing my hair.
5. Am well on my way to making SL by my BC-versary!

It's been a pretty good year for my hair!

 

[13StepsAhead]

I'm finally natural, I'm beyond happy!

 

[Ozma]

I met my goal of APL in October, well before I expected to. I cut my hair back to CL and am starting over with a goal of APL-BSL by 12/11 after a year of braiding.

 

[OhSoOthentik]

I met my goal of APL in October, well before I expected to. I cut my hair back to CL and am starting over with a goal of APL-BSL by 12/11 after a year of braiding.

May I ask what made you decide to cut?

 

[prettybyrd]

I met my goal! I'm SL after my BC last year. This time next year I would love to be APL!

Oh, and finding/creating a regimen is also a goal I set last year and I also seem to finally have a regimen that works for me! It's not too many steps, I've found products that I just love, and my hair is thriving!

 

[EllePixie]

I said I didn't quite meet my goal but am still satisfied. I really wanted to grow my bangs to my chin, but I need another inch, and I don't think I'll get it before the end of the year...but, looking at the back of my hair I got much more length than I thought I would, and I don't think it will take me a full year to get to APL next year.

 

[Qtee]

I'm satisfied.

I would be too...LOL...

 

[Qtee]

I met my goal..(actally I didnt have a goal)..but when I hit APL I was satisfied with this years progress..Next year its MBL by this date in 2011...

 

[Carisa]

I picked other because I didnt set a goal when i began but i grew more than average this year and retain all of it so im satisfied- i never thought it would grow back so quickly! Hopeful next year brings the same results- i hope to be mbl by late 2011. I will continue with my same regimen unless i notice breakage.

 

[afrikurl]

Not so well! I think I only retained 2-3 inches. My ends are continually raggedy and I don't know why so I continually trim. I did the no trim challenge from July till now. I did start to notice length but Ialso started seeing breakage so as of two days ago, I went from APL to full CBL. erplexed

I think the raggedy ends have to do with the henna. I used to henna and that seems to be the thin part of my hair.

Next year I will baggy more, stay true to the juice keep my hair off my shoulder 24-7. Stay braided, twisted or wigged up so that I am not focussing on my ends so much. I'm hoping that with only 1-2 trims next yr as opposed to 4-5 this year, I should fair much better.

 

[ms.blue]

I didn't meet my goal but I'm not upset b/c I know what I did wrong and I figured out how to rectify the problem for 2011.

 

[chebaby]

ive actually passed my goal but i am straight right now and have to wait until tomorrow to see if my hair will revert. if it doesnt then this will be my first setback.

 

[lolascurls]

I am very clos to meeting my goal and I am happy. Well.....not happy or over the moon but I'm ok! I've kinda just put my hair in kinky twists so I can moisturize and not think about it! I'm still transitioning but need to regroup for next year's efforts!
Take it easy for December....maybe install new Kinky twists before Christmas and hope I get to rest a bit.

 

[Freespirit02]

I voted "other"..simply because I didn't really have a hair goal..as far as length. I just wanted to gain the nerve to bc..which I did. I wanted to learn what products I like and dislike..which I did. All I have to do is combat this shedding. Which I know I will since some of you beautiful ladies gave me some advice!

 

[manter26]

I said I'm regrouping for 2011. I really wanted APL by New Years but that ain't happening. My new goal for apl is March 2011, my 2 year natural (ie since last relaxer) anniversary.

 

[jerseygurl]

Earlier this year, I made MBL and cut back to APL in July (I'm currently transitioning), well I'm grazing BSL again. And my new growth is thick and lush and I haven't thought of going back to relaxers.

Oh and next week, I'll be one year post relaxer, so yes I'm happy with my goals and look forward to next year with excitement.

 

[Vashti]

My ultimate goal is MBL but that's pretty far off into the future. My goal this year was to improve the health of my hair and get it to grow however much I could and I think I accomplished that. I went from EL to NL and hopefully by Februaruy 2011 I'll be full SL. I already have some SL strands already!

I also learned that the afro puff is NOT a protective style for Vashti.