Started my "test" locs two weeks ago DIY with finger coils. I only used aloe Vera gel (clear CVS brand).
I love locs and I don't want to twist and take down hair every two weeks. I've Bc'ed many times over past 12 years, never staying longer than a year natural. I figured with a toddler, it's so simple to retwist my roots every couple of weeks and keep it moving.
I haven't "committed," but decided to take this daily walk to loc without any major announcements. I understand there will be the difficult stages, but I aim to test for a year before I choose to keep it permanently loc'ed.
Within the next month, I might go to a loctician to correct my parting as it's a little off.