1. An aqueous composition for conditioning human hair comprising at least one lipophilic compound, at least one surfactant as a solubilizer at a concentration in the range of 0.1 to 3% by weight calculated to the total of the composition, and a cationic or an amphoteric polymer with a cationic change density of at least 1.0 meq/g with the proviso that the composition is substantially free of organic solvent.