Korean,
I use a mixture of aloe vera juice/rosewater, and glycerin on my dd's hair when her hair is in a braided style. If I use it on her hair at any other time, like for ponytails/pom poms, the water content causes her hair to shrink a bit and the glycerin can make her hair sticky. But I do love the mixture. It does make her hair soft. It's a quick way for me to moisturize her braids. You may try looking in the Hair recipe forum for ideas on a recipe.