PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a composition for hair, which is useful for damaged hair and has excellent slipperiness and softness in wetting from application through rinsing to drying and after drying.SOLUTION: The composition for hair comprises (A) a cationic surfactant having a hydroxyalkyl group-containing specific structure as an essential component, and if necessary (B) a higher alcohol, (C) an oily component, (D) a silicone oil and (E) a polyhydric alcohol. The composition for hair has an excellent conditioning effect and all excellent performances of slipperiness, softness and total evaluations especially in wetting and after drying.COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT【課題】ダメージヘアに対しても塗布からすすぎ、乾燥までの湿潤時並びに乾燥後の滑り性、柔軟性が良好な毛髪用組成物を提供する。【解決手段】(A)ヒドロキシアルキル基を有する特定構造のカチオン界面活性剤を必須成分として含有し、さらに必要に応じて、(B)高級アルコール、(C)油性成分、(D)シリコーン油及び(E)多価アルコールを含有する毛髪用組成物。コンディショニング効果に優れ、特に湿潤時及び乾燥後の滑り性、柔軟性並びに総合評価で、いずれも優れた性能を示す。【選択図】なし