Abstract: An improved perming mat for use with hair care solutions is disclosed. Interposed between adhered, absorbent, coextensive, layered expanses of hair-care-solution-inert and hypoallergenic materials are spaced, small gauge, malleable wire stiffeners, each covered with an inert and hypoallergenic material. The extended-life, shape-retentive layered structure is non-reactive with the corrosive agents found in hair care solutions, and is non-irritating of the scalp. In a proposed modification, the coverings of the wire stiffeners are visibly colored coded to provide use indicia.