Help! When air drying my hair stays damp at roots for 5 hours!? I don't want to damage with dryer

Try using a t-shirt or a microfiber towel to dry your hair. They use no heat and are less if at all damaging.  

Good idea, Maxinquaye!

thanks max!

invest in a hairdryer + diffuser... Only diffuse until it's 60% dry and then air dry the rest... It should help speed up the process. Good Luck!