Cosmetic compositions includinga) 0.05 to 10% by weight of a hydrophobized metal oxide powder,b) 0.01 to 2.0% by weight of at least one white pigment,c) 1.0 to 50% by weight of wax,d) 1.0 to 30% by weight of an emulsifier,e) 0.1 to 25% by weight of an organic polyol, andf) 5.0 to 90% by weight of water,the use thereof for temporary hair shaping, and a method using these compositions.