PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an emulsion type hair cosmetic which can realize soft and smooth touch feeling of hair as well as collectability and does not crush raise of root of the hair even when adhered to the sculp or the root of the hair.SOLUTION: The emulsion type hair cosmetic of the present invention is characterized by comprising 0.1-40 wt.% of volatile hydrocarbon (A) and 0.01-6 wt.% of dimerdilinoleic acid ester (B) based on 100 wt.% of total of the hair composition.