A cosmetic composition for temporarily shaping hair includes, in a cosmetically acceptable support—;respectively with respect to the total weight of the composition—;e) from about 0.5% to about 8% by weight of a wax with a melting point of more than about 37° C.,f) from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of a fatty alcohol,g) from about 0.2% to about 2% by weight of a vinylpyrrolidone-containing polymer or copolymer, andh) from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of composite powder comprising(A) powdered particles of a silicone elastomer, and(B) particles of silicon dioxide,wherein the particles of silicon dioxide (B) are immobilized on the surface of the powdered particles of the silicone elastomer (A).