diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm
index 893c8f47e54..14f250ebafa 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm
@@ -63,18 +63,18 @@
 //Medical
 /obj/item/clothing/head/surgery
 	name = "surgical cap"
-	desc = "A cap surgeons wear during operations. Keeps thier hair from tickling your internal organs."
+	desc = "A cap surgeons wear during operations. Keeps their hair from tickling your internal organs."
 	icon_state = "surgcap_blue"
-	flags = FPRINT | TABLEPASS | BLOCKHAIR
+	flags = FPRINT | TABLEPASS | BLOCKHEADHAIR
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/surgery/purple
-	desc = "A cap surgeons wear during operations. Keeps thier hair from tickling your internal organs. This one is deep purple."
+	desc = "A cap surgeons wear during operations. Keeps their hair from tickling your internal organs. This one is deep purple."
 	icon_state = "surgcap_purple"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/surgery/blue
-	desc = "A cap surgeons wear during operations. Keeps thier hair from tickling your internal organs. This one is baby blue"
+	desc = "A cap surgeons wear during operations. Keeps their hair from tickling your internal organs. This one is baby blue."
 	icon_state = "surgcap_blue"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/surgery/green
-	desc = "A cap surgeons wear during operations. Keeps thier hair from tickling your internal organs. This one is dark green"
+	desc = "A cap surgeons wear during operations. Keeps their hair from tickling your internal organs. This one is dark green."
 	icon_state = "surgcap_green"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/inventory.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/inventory.dm
index 1fa82e5778d..3bdf798a6bd 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/inventory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/inventory.dm
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
 		update_inv_glasses()
 	else if (W == head)
 		head = null
-		if(W.flags & BLOCKHAIR)
+		if((W.flags & BLOCKHAIR) || (W.flags & BLOCKHEADHAIR))
 			update_hair(0)	//rebuild hair
 		success = 1
 		update_inv_head()
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@
 	else if (W == wear_mask)
 		wear_mask = null
 		success = 1
-		if(W.flags & BLOCKHAIR)
+		if((W.flags & BLOCKHAIR) || (W.flags & BLOCKHEADHAIR))
 			update_hair(0)	//rebuild hair
 		if(internal)
 			if(internals)
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@
 			update_inv_back(redraw_mob)
 		if(slot_wear_mask)
 			src.wear_mask = W
-			if(wear_mask.flags & BLOCKHAIR)
+			if((wear_mask.flags & BLOCKHAIR) || (wear_mask.flags & BLOCKHEADHAIR))
 				update_hair(redraw_mob)	//rebuild hair
 			W.equipped(src, slot)
 			update_inv_wear_mask(redraw_mob)
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@
 			update_inv_gloves(redraw_mob)
 		if(slot_head)
 			src.head = W
-			if(head.flags & BLOCKHAIR)
+			if((head.flags & BLOCKHAIR) || (head.flags & BLOCKHEADHAIR))
 				update_hair(redraw_mob)	//rebuild hair
 			if(istype(W,/obj/item/clothing/head/kitty))
 				W.update_icon(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/update_icons.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/update_icons.dm
index 9d29d317c80..fea13b8bc10 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/update_icons.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/update_icons.dm
@@ -350,7 +350,6 @@ proc/get_damage_icon_part(damage_state, body_part)
 	//masks and helmets can obscure our hair.
 	if( (head && (head.flags & BLOCKHAIR)) || (wear_mask && (wear_mask.flags & BLOCKHAIR)))
 		if(update_icons)   update_icons()
-
 		return
 
 	//base icons
@@ -367,7 +366,7 @@ proc/get_damage_icon_part(damage_state, body_part)
 			face_standing.Blend(facial_s, ICON_OVERLAY)
 			face_lying.Blend(facial_l, ICON_OVERLAY)
 
-	if(h_style)
+	if(h_style && !(head && (head.flags & BLOCKHEADHAIR)))
 		var/datum/sprite_accessory/hair_style = hair_styles_list[h_style]
 		if(hair_style)
 			var/icon/hair_s = new/icon("icon" = hair_style.icon, "icon_state" = "[hair_style.icon_state]_s")
diff --git a/code/setup.dm b/code/setup.dm
index c72f57f8805..f4b8d35e2ff 100644
--- a/code/setup.dm
+++ b/code/setup.dm
@@ -175,8 +175,7 @@ var/MAX_EXPLOSION_RANGE = 14
 
 //FLAGS BITMASK
 #define STOPSPRESSUREDMAGE 1	//This flag is used on the flags variable for SUIT and HEAD items which stop pressure damage. Note that the flag 1 was previous used as ONBACK, so it is possible for some code to use (flags & 1) when checking if something can be put on your back. Replace this code with (inv_flags & SLOT_BACK) if you see it anywhere
-//To successfully stop you taking all pressure damage you must have both a suit and head item with this flag.
-
+                                //To successfully stop you taking all pressure damage you must have both a suit and head item with this flag.
 #define TABLEPASS 2			// can pass by a table or rack
 
 #define MASKINTERNALS	8	// mask allows internals
@@ -205,7 +204,8 @@ var/MAX_EXPLOSION_RANGE = 14
 
 #define	NOREACT		16384 			//Reagents dont' react inside this container.
 
-#define BLOCKHAIR	32768			// temporarily removes the user's hair icon
+#define BLOCKHEADHAIR 4             // temporarily removes the user's hair overlay. Leaves facial hair.
+#define BLOCKHAIR	32768			// temporarily removes the user's hair, facial and otherwise.
 
 //flags for pass_flags
 #define PASSTABLE	1