Abstract: A headband device fo absorbing liquids used with hair dressing treatments. A fluid impervious barrier layer is formed into a strip which extends for a distance greater than the circumference of the head. The strip has a width sufficient to define an absorbent region and a sealing region. Also provided is an adhesive layer applied to the absorbent region of the inside of the strip. A layer of superabsorbent material is placed in the absorbent region of the strip and is held in place by the adhesive. A moisture pervious fibrous stock is attached to the strip to cover the super absorbent and is exposed on the inside of the strip for contact with the head. The sealing region of the strip is bonded to the fibrous stock along the length of the strip and at the terminal ends. Flow of liquids such as perm solutions are limited to the absorbent region solely through the fibrous stock. The device is adjustable for fastening to a person's head to absorb hair coloring agents, perm solutions and the like.