The present invention relates to an emulsion-type cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibres, comprising: &mdash；an aqueous phase, &mdash；particles comprising: * at least one hard wax, preferentially in the form of an aqueous dispersion, having a melting point ranging from 65 to 120° C., the hard wax(es) being present at a total content greater than or equal to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, * preferably at least one aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one film-forming polymer, the film forming polymer(s) preferably being present at a dry matter content greater than or equal to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, &mdash；at least one particular emulsifying system capable of dispersing at least the hard wax(es), the total content of hard wax(es) and optionally of additional wax(es) and the total content of emulsifying system being such that the weight ratio of the hard wax(es) plus additional wax(es) to the emulsifying system is less than or equal to 1.75, the composition comprising a solids content greater than or equal to 42%. The present invention also relates to a method for coating keratin fibres, to a method for preparing a cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibres, to a cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibres which is obtained by means of said production method, and also to a particular use.
