Every year I have a setback.
2009: Texlax gone wrong, big chop the following Feb, anyway, so no biggie.
2010: graduated, broke as a joke, harda$$ hair for a few months, trim
2011: full sew in, unbraided cornrows and my hair came out, literally half of the braids, in my hands. I could've just pulled the damn braid off. Bald spots all over. Broken Hairs. Trim. Then trim (3 - 4 inches). That called for burning, though unshed tears.
2012: Hair Nirvana. This is the healthiest hair of my life! It's healthy enough to dye! I've never dyed before... Let's do it!
I got 9 more months to make it better this year. I've retained next to nothing. Seriously.