Provided are hair care compositions comprising: (a) a cellulose ether having (i) a methoxy substitution of from 21 to 42 weight % based upon the weight of the cellulose ether, (ii) a hydroxypropyl substitution of from 0 to 32 weight % based upon the weight of the cellulose ether, (iii) a viscosity of from 15 cP to less than 4,000 cP in a two percent aqueous solution at 20° C., and (iv) either a gelation temperature of greater than 45° C. or a hydration temperature of 25° or higher and (b) at least one hair fixative polymer, conditioning agent, or humectant.
