A cosmetic compositions for the use of in temporary reshaping of keratinous fibers comprise from 0.5 to 20 wt.% wax, 1.0 to 8.0 wt.% non-ionic emulsifier, 10 to 25 wt.% ethanol, and 30 to 80 wt.% propellant, all in relation to the overall weight of the cosmetic composition. The wax is preferably selected from at least one of beesway, carnauba wax, candelilla wax, and paraffin wax, The preferred emulsifier is a polyalkoxylated fatty alcohol. In embodied examples the wax is a combination of beeswax and carnauba wax, the emulsifier is steareth or ceteth based compounds, and the propellant is dimethyl ether. The composition may further include polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), hydroxyalkyl cellulose, or PVP-co-vinyl ester.
