According to the Cosmetic Ingredients database , Coconut Water is an humectant and an emollient that conditions the hair and skin. When my hair was in locs I used pure Coconut Water to condition my hair and it left my hair feeling soft and moisturised. I would follow up with conditioning oils to lock in the moisture and strengthen my strands.
Most creamy conditioners contain Cetearyl Alcohol and/or Cetyl Alcohol because these fatty alcohols are emollients which help to soften our hair. Fatty alcohols are beneficial for loose natural hair because they help to detangle the hair making it easy to manipulate and style. However, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol and other fatty alcohols are opacifying, so they can leave a dulling film on locs, twists and braids. Coconut Water is a great conditioner for locs, braids and twists because it rinses out easily and doesn't cause product build up.
