Kosmetische Mittel zur temporären Umformung keratinhaltiger Fasern, insbesondere menschlicher Haare, enthaltend in einem kosmetischen Träger, bezogen auf ihr Gesamtgewicht,0,05 bis 2,0 Gew.-% Chitosan oder Chitosan-Derivat0,05 bis 2,0 Gew.-% einer C1-C4Cosmetic compositions for the temporary deformation keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, comprising, in a cosmetic carrier, based on their total weight,0,05 to 2,0 w -% chitosan or chitosan - derivative0,05 to 2,0 w -% of a c1-C.4 Carboxylic acid0,05 to 4,0 w -% vinylpyrrolidone - homopolymer characterized in that the cosmetic compositions are free of vinyl acetate / vinylpyrrolidone copolymer and cationic cellulose compounds, which comprises reaction of hydroxyethylcellulose with a dimethyl diallyl ammonium - reactants, in particular, dimethyldiallylammonium chloride, their use and process with use of said agent.