An oil-in-water type hair cosmetic composition obtained by dispersing liquid droplets of a mixture of Components (A) and (B) and liquid droplets of a mixture of Components (A) and (C) in an aqueous phase containing an emulsifier.A preparation process of an oil-in-water type hair cosmetic composition, which includes the following steps: (Step 1) mixing of Components (A) and (B) (preparation of a silicone mixture (AB)), (Step 2) mixing of Components (A) and (C) (preparation of a silicone mixture (AC)), (Step 3): mixing of an emulsifier, the other components and water (preparation of a base composition), and (Step 4): addition and mixing, in the base composition, the silicone mixtures (AB) and (AC) without dissolving each other (formation of liquid droplets of the silicone mixture (AB) and liquid droplets of the silicone mixture (AC) in the aqueous phase).Component (A):a: number-average polymerization degree ranging from 1,000 to 20,000Component (B):b: number-average polymerization degree ranging from 10 to 800Component (C):c: number-average polymerization degree of from 3 to 7The hair cosmetic composition of the invention is excellent in spreadability, has a slick and smooth feel, and a soft touch upon application of it to the wet hair, can impart the hair with a sleek touch without harsh friction upon rising, and can impart the hair with an unsticky smooth touch, moisturized feel and adequate manageability after drying.
