Drying Rag Curls (Seeking Advice)

[LadyLeMarre]

Hi!

The curl method that has been most effective for me is the Victorian Rag Curl method. I actually start with dry hair, use a fine comb to apply flaxseed setting lotion throughout the hair, and then put it up in about 10 sausages.
However, there is one problem: for me, it takes FOREVER to dry! I can sleep in them, and they will still be damp when I wake up. Even several hours after that, they are still damp. I usually have to use a hair dryer on the curls and shift the hair around with my fingers for it to finally dry. Because drying it takes so much effort, I rarely curl my hair.
My ponytail measurement is about 3 inches, which is one reason I make so many sausages. I try to make sure the hair is spread out flat on the curling rag. I think my hair just likes holding water or something. :P
Anyhow, any advice/tips you can give would be appreciated! Thanks! :)

[FrayedFire]

Could you mist on the flaxseed after putting in the curlers?

[sipnsun]

I usually put aloe gel in while my hair is wet and let it dry completely before doing my overnight curls. I still get the benefit from the gel without damp hair in the morning.

[lapushka]

How damp is the flaxseed concoction making it?

Try it with water alone, just mist (one tiny fine mist spritz = enough) a section and roll it. It should not even be damp.

[illicitlizard]

Hi and welcome :)

My hair is also super slow to dry - especially in heatless curl sets. The things that help me are starting with fully dry hair. I spray with water (I haven't yet tried setting lotion) until just barely damp which is key for me - a little water works wonders and otherwise hair just won't dry. I've also heard of using rags that absorb some of the extra moisture like silk or cotton.

[SwanFeathers]

the type of fabric you use for your rags is also a factor. using 100% cotton, microfiber, or linen will be faster than a poly mix. linen and micro being the fastest. it also just takes a long time. 18ish hours isn't uncommon, but you are usually set for the rest of the week.