The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for the temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers, including (a) 4.0-17% by weight of at least one emulsifier (a) from the group of the ethoxylated unsaturated C16-C18 fatty alcohols with an average degree of ethoxylation between 4 and 6; (b) 6.0-24% by weight of at least one emulsifier (b) from the group of ethoxylated saturated C16-C18 fatty alcohols with an average degree of ethoxylation between 12 and 30; (c) 6.0-30% by weight glycol. The composition is particularly suitable for the temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair.