A cosmetic composition for the temporary reshaping of keratinic fibers, comprising 1-50wt% of at least one humectant selected from glycerol and/or a polyethylene glycol with 4-12 oxyethylene units； 5-90wt% of at least one C3-C10 alkanediol； 1-10wt% of at least one hydrophobic silicon dioxide powder； and 0.01-10wt% of at least one ethoxylated polydialkylsiloxane. Preferably, the humectant is selected from glycerol, PEG-4, PEG-6, PEG-8 and combinations thereof. The C3-C10 alkanediol is preferably selected from 1,2-propanediol (propylene glycol), 1,3-propanediol, 1,2-butanediol, 1,3-butanediol, 2-methylpropane-1,2-diol, 1,4-butanediol, 2,3-butanediol, but-2-ene-1,4-diol, neopentyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, diethylene glycol and mixtures thereof. The hydrophobic silicon dioxide powder is preferably a pyrogenic silicon dioxide with a hydrophobically modified surface, preferably obtained by treatment of the silicon dioxide with hexamethyldisilazane. The ethoxylated polydialkylsiloxane is preferably a polydimethylsiloxane, most preferably PEG-12 dimethicone. The composition of the invention may be a hair wax, paste, lotion or clay. Also disclosed is a method for temporary reshaping of keratinic fibers comprising applying said composition to the keratin fibres, preferably human hair. The composition of the invention may give both a matte and a shiny look depending on the use and enables shaping of the hairstyle for a long period of time and forms no visible residues.
