The instant disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions that include a unique combination of components that function to impart desirable cosmetic properties to the hair. The hair treatment compositions typically include a cationic cellulosic quaternary ammonium compound; pectin; a cationic surfactant including cationizable surfactants together with an acid neutralizer; glyceryl ester; fatty alcohol; polyol; and water; wherein the weight ratio of the cationic cellulosic quaternary ammonium compound to pectin is from about 0.5 to about 5.