A cosmetic composition for the temporary reshaping of keratinic fibres comprises: (a) at least one wax with melting point above 40ºC in a total amount of 1 to 50% by weight； (b) at least one emulsifier in a total amount of 0.5 to 15% by weight； (c) at least one film-forming polymer in a total amount of 1 to 20% by weight； (d) ethanol in a total amount of 0.5 to 50% by weight； and (e) water in a total amount of 1 to 50% by weight, where the weight data in each case refers to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Preferably, ethanol is present in the composition at 20 to 50% by weight, more preferably 25 to 40% by weight, and wax is present at 10 to 20% by weight. At least 50% by weight of the wax may have a melting point in the range 45 to 60ºC. The film-forming polymer may be a polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) /vinyl acetate (VA) co-polymer.
