A composition for coating keratinous fibers comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one volatile solvent and a nonvolatile fraction comprising: at least one polymer capable of adhering to the keratinous fibers, first solid particles comprising a first at least one amorphous material which is solid at 25.degree. C. exhibiting a glass transition (Tg) greater than or equal to 60.degree. C., the first solid particles being present in the composition in an amount such that the volume fraction of the first solid particles is greater than or equal to 50% of the total volume of the nonvolatile fraction of the composition. The composition makes it possible to obtain good curling of keratinous fibers, such as eyelashes.