The present invention is directed to a hair styling composition and methods of using the composition, wherein the composition comprises: (a) an aqueous dispersion containing: (i) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C. (ii) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant and (iii) water and (b) at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier.
