Powdery compositions for temporarily shaping human hair containing 50 to 90 wt. % of water, 0.5 wt. % to 10 wt. % of at least one other liquid having a boiling point higher than 150° C. at a pressure of 1013 mbar, at least one starch substituted with carboxy-(C1 to C4) alkyl groups, and metal oxide particles coated on the surface with fluorine-containing organic groups. The powdery compositions, when applied to hair, provide excellent hairstyle and shine. The powdery compositions can easily be applied to hair. By mechanically manipulating hair covered with the powdery compositions, cosmetic active substances are released in a targeted manner on the areas of the hair to be shaped
