PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hair cosmetic preparation which can dissolve wax stably and transparently, while having an excellent setting ability or arranging ability, with low irritation to the scalp.SOLUTION: (a) Water dispersion medium, (b) wax, and (c) a nonionic surfactant with HLB of from 10 to 15 are comprised. The compounding ratio (mass ratio) of (c) a nonionic surfactant/(b) wax is 1.0 or more, and an ionic surfactant is not substantially contained.