My hair is so long and thick it takes a long time to dry (hell, it takes a long time to get wet to shampoo it!). First I throw the towel over my head, first pat then very gently rub some of the water out.. Then the towel goes over my shoulders, first with my hair under it, then I pull it out so its blanketed on top of the towel. Its going to continue to drip for several minutes during which time my body pretty much air dries. No problem with comfort or time: I keep my home temperature controlled at a very comfortable temperature, always have a cool beverage at hand with great music playing. Plus, I’m retired with no time commands or constraints. Also, if I didn’t opt to shower, I’m coming out of a whirlpool tub, so needless to say, I’m relaxed and invigorated. And when I share the tub with my girlfriend…...well, I’ll leave that to your imaginations! Hmmmm…my girlfriend is due home any minute now and a bath sounds pretty good to me right about now…I think I’ll fetch that bottle of B&B and a couple of candles and program the player to play her favorite albums. Its amazing how fast my lady can get undressed and let me tell you, there is nothing more efective than team drying, the specifics of which I will be glad to share, but not right now! Let’s see, bubble bath, bath oil or whirlpool jets??? C U L8R .