Provided is an aqueous hair cleansing composition containing the following components (A) to (C): (A) from 5 to 30 wt. % of a
sulfate surfactant having sulfates represented by the formula: R—O—(C2H4O)n—SO3M (wherein, R represents a C8-18
alkyl or alkenyl group, n is 0 or a positive integer and M represents
sodium or
ammonium) and are composed of from 30 to 45 wt. % of a
sulfate with n=0, from 18 to 27 wt. % of a
sulfate with n=1, from 10 to 20 wt. % of a sulfate with n=2, and the balance of sulfates with n=3 or greater, and containing the sulfates with n=0 to 2 in a total amount of 70 wt. % or greater based on all the sulfates; (B) from 0.1 to 15 wt. % of a monoalkyl glyceryl
ether or monoalkenyl glyceryl
ether having a C4-12
alkyl or alkenyl group; and (C) from 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a
silicone oil represented by the formula: R′(CH3)2SiO—[(CH3)2SiO]m—Si(CH3)2R′ (wherein, R′ represents CH3 or OH and m is from 50 to 20000) and existing as disperse particles having an average particle size less than 50 μm. The aqueous hair cleansing composition of the present invention has a good foaming property and very smooth foam quality during shampooing, provides smooth hair feel during rinsing, imparts luster and manageability to hair after
drying, has good low-temperature stability and is substantially non-irritating.