Loc'd up April 2012... contrary to a comment on my profile - mine started as back comb, but are now neglect only (plus a couple of colorful extensions)... no wax, no crochet. Hair is 80% gray, knotty and awesome. Folks comment regularly on my "courage" for rockin' the locs at 47 and while working in a "professional" environment. Lol... nothing brave about it... just is...
They exist solely for me, and tie in with my attempts to live a simplified life (shooting for minimalist). Tiny living, sustainable lifestyle - rooted in compassion and environmentalist beliefs.