Transparent cosmetic compositions include, based on the total weight thereof,a) 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a conditioning polymer;b) 0.5 to 25 wt. % of a thickening polymer;c) 0.01 to 30 wt. % of a film-forming polymer;d) 1 to 35 wt. % of a humectant;e) 0.1 to 6 wt. % of an acid, andf) 1 to 90 wt. % water.The cosmetic compositions are particularly suitable for temporarily reshaping keratin fibers, and in particular curly human hair.