Provided is a hair cosmetic composition containing (A) from 0.001 to 10 wt. % of an amphipathic amide lipid, and (B): from 0.05 to 10 wt. % of a dialkyl ether or ethylene glycol dialkyl ether with an alkyl group having from 18 to 22 carbon atoms, or an ethylene glycol monofatty acid ester, ethylene glycol difatty acid ester, fatty acid monoethanolamide or acylated β-alanine with an acyl group having from 18 to 22 carbon atoms.The hair cosmetic composition of the present invention for example, protects the hair from physical or chemical stimulation, prevents appearance of split ends and broken hair, imparts natural smoothness, moist feeling, resilience and strength, and moisture retention property to the hair after treatment (shampooing), and at the same time has excellent storage stability.