A non-aqueous composition and method for reducing the drying time of wet hair includes applying added water to human hair to obtain wet hair and applying a nonaqueous serum comprising a combination of about 55 to about 65 percent by weight of at least one volatile silicone compound, about 30 to about 40 percent by weight of at least one high molecular weight silicone elastomer, a thermoprotective agent, an emollient, and a conditioning agent； applying the nonaqueous serum and heat to the wet hair in order to remove from about 80% to about 100% of the added water. In one embodiment, the application of the serum is capable of reducing a drying time of the wet hair by at least 25 percent.
